Bloody Elbow · Mar 29, 2018
Breakdown: Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker fight preview and prediction
This weekend, boxing’s marquee fight is a major event as IBF and WBA champion Anthony Joshua (20-0; 20 KOs) faces WBO champion Joseph Parker (24-0; 18 KOs). Winner walks away with all major titles outside of Deontay Wilder’s WBC belt, while the loser walks away with his first L. Joshua is considered the sport’s #1 Heavyweight by Ring Magazine while Parker is #3. The fight takes place this Saturday, March 31 in Cardiff, Wales and airs live on Showtime with a fight time of 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT.
How do these two stack up?
Joshua: 28 years old | 6’6” | 82" reach | orthodox stance
Parker: 26 years old | 6’4" | 78" reach | orthodox stance
What have these two done recently?