โจชัว & Parker Make First Appearance In Cardiff, เวลส์, Where Nearly 80,000 Fans Will Witness Heavyweight History At Principality Stadium

 

SHOWTIME มวยชิงแชมป์^® | 5 p.m. และ/2 p.m. PT

 

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CARDIFF, WALES (มีนาคม 28, 2018) – Undefeated Heavyweight World Champions Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker made their first appearance in Cardiff on Wednesday, working out before a packed house of enthusiastic fans at St. David’s Hall just three days before their Heavyweight World Championship Unification วันเสาร์นี้ อาศัยอยู่บน SHOWTIME.

 

 

The near-capacity crowd at the National Concert Hall of Wales is a prelude to the record-tying audience expected at Principality Stadiumในวันเสาร์ที่ where nearly 80,000 fans will match boxing’s all-time indoor attendance record, initially set in 2017 in Joshua’s title defense against Carlos Takam at the same venue.

 

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 5 p.m. และ/2 p.m. PT from ringside in Cardiff as IBF and WBA Champion Joshua (20-0, 20 คอส) and WBO Champion Parker (24-0, 18 คอส) meet in just the second unification between undefeated heavyweight champions in history.

 

 

The 6-foot-6 Joshua will make his fifth defense as champion against the 6-foot-4 Parker, who defends his title for the third time. Joshua owns a 100 percent knockout ratio while Parker has never been knocked down as an amateur or professional.

 

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Wednesday:

 

ANTHONY JOSHUA:

 

“This is bigger than last time. Boxing is bigger than ever right now. This is the golden era and I’m happy to be a part of it.

 

 

“It’s good news that he wants a war. ในมวย, all you need is a good chin and a right hand but I’ve been working on finesse, เทคนิค, counter punching. I hope Joseph Parker falls into my booby traps because I’m going to set him up with some power shots as well. ใช่, I’ll be up for a war. I’ll hopefully be up for some blood, sweat, and cheers from my corner.

 

 

“Physically I believe in my ability. I’m focused and I understand it’s a boxing match and the people are expecting the pinnacle of boxing. Hopefully they’ll be able to see me through to victory.

 

 

“You need to still keep that challenger’s mind-set. I’m still the challenger in my head, and sometimes I don’t want to be seen with the belts around me too much. Now that I’m the hunted, it’s no time to just put my feet up and relax. I’m out there defending my throne ในวันเสาร์ที่ คืน.

 

 

“I can’t worry about it [future bouts]. เสาร์ night is where it’s at. เสาร์ night is big enough. เสาร์ night is massive.”

 

JOSEPH PARKER:

 

“Since we’ve been here we’ve been welcomed with open arms. I expect a good crowd, a fair crowd. There are a lot of people supporting Joshua here, but we have a lot of support back home. It’s great to see all my family and friends here, and we’ve got some support here, ได้เป็นอย่างดี.

 

 

“All Black (New Zealand rugby) style has always done well here in Wales, so I’m looking to keep that record clean.”

 

 

“I think some of the things our team has said has gotten under his skin. I’m not unhappy. He looks a little unhappy and a little tense. I think everyone’s different in how they approach a fight. We’re quite relaxed and calm. ฉันตื่นเต้นกับการต่อสู้ครั้งนี้, but it’s a controlled excitement.

 

 

“Klitschko’s a great fighter and champion who we respect, but Klitschko is Klitschko. I’m a different story altogether. I’m young and hungry, I’m fit and strong and I got my speed back. I will show that ในวันเสาร์ที่.

 

 

“I’ve got the speed, อำนาจ, skills, เทคนิค, all of the above.

 

 

“See you soon, [แอนโธนีโจชัว]. Let’s go to war!"