Joshua meets Parker

Undefeated world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker will meet in a unification bout to fight for the IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight titles, as well as the WBA Super crown


Principality Stadium
Cardiff, Wales, Mar 31

TALE OF THE TAPE

Joshua 				Parker
28		Age		26
British 	Nationality	N. Zealand
2013 		Turned pro	2012
20-0		Won-lost	24-0
20 		Knockouts	18
6ft 6in		Height		6ft 4in
82in 		Reach		78in
Orthodox	Stance		Orthodox


FIGHTING FORM: Last five contests

2017 Carlos Takam	Win: Round 10		2017 Hughie Fury		Win: MD*
2017 Wladimir Klitschko	Win: R11		2017 Razvan Cojanu		Win: UD*
2016 Eric Molina	Win: R3			2016 Andy Ruiz			Win: MD
2016 Dominic Breazeale	Win: R7			2016 Alexander Dimitrenko	Win: R3
2016 Charles Martin	Win: R2			2016 Solomon Haumono		Win: R4


WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONS

Title WBO		IBF		IBO		WBC		WBA Super
2017 					A. Joshua			A. Joshua
2016 J. Parker		A. Joshua
2015 T. Fury		C. Martin	T. Fury		D. Wilder	T. Fury
2014 			T. Fury				B. Stiverne
2013 
2012
2011									W. Klitschko
2010									Fighter gains
2009							V. Klitschko	WBA superchampion
2008 W. Klitschko					S. Peter	crown with
2007 S. Ibragimo	W. Klitschko	W. Klitschko	O. Maskaev	multiple titles

Winner of Joshua-Parker fight set to seek bout with WBC title-holder Deontay Wilder (right) to unify heavyweight division


*Unanimous/majority decision


Source: Boxing Scene 
Pictures: Getty 
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