Joseph Parker

[diehard]

Guess this whole issue about Parker needing to establish himself in the UK before he fights AJ goes out the window.  No need for him to be on an undercard of AJ's.  Truth be told, the O2 sold out vs Breazeale, who very few people know.

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2016/06/anthony-joshua-will-struggle-heavyweight-mobility/

[Infern0]

Please don't post Gilford articles die.

The guy said Shannon briggs was going to KO Vitali klitschko with one punch. He has zero credability

[diehard]

OK. But if you put Parker's name in there instead of AJ, it sounds like one of our critics...

[diehard]

Story tonite at 7PM in NZ on Parker's training:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000233200059

[NakiFan]

Matchroom chairman Barry Hearn has made Bermane Stiverne his No 1 choice to fight Anthony Joshua next.

He exclusively told Sky Sports: "Parker may well be next but I suspect, probably, Joshua will have another defence prior.

"There's a whole range of names out there - whether you're talking Stiverne, Eric Molina.

"Stiverne is probably my No 1 choice because of his credibility."

[diehard]

AJ taking the easy option-Parker's sparring partner!  I think Stiverne is in with a puncher's chance.

And this:

http://www.boxingscene.com/anthony-joshua-vs-bermane-stiverne-eyed-by-hearn-nov--106425

Maybe Stiverne and AJ in November.  That's ok, no way am I going to the UK in the winter.  Parker vs AJ in March suits my schedule.

[Msreef]

Good fight for AJ, definitely a step up. Hopefully Stiverne has kept in shape.

I don't think AJ/Hearn will be allowed an extension from the IBF, so the Parker fight will likely happen in January if AJ takes one more fight beforehand.

If AJ beats Stiverne I wouldn't be surprised if AJ then wants to unify with Wilder, but only time will tell.

[diehard]

Wilder is going to be forced to face Povetkin, and Wilder will lose. Klit will face Fury, and win. AJ vs Stiverne is a toss-up. For the sake of boxing, I hope AJ wins. Parker vs Browne, if it happens in September, will be exciting. Ortiz vs Ustinov, a toss-up. Like the potential match-ups, but not the delays.

[Msreef]

The WBC are useless, I wouldn't be surprised if they let Wilder fight AJ.
Stiverne looked very poor in his last fight, his best days are definitely behind him. I think Stiverne has a chance, but I'd pick AJ as a favourite.
Really hoping for Parker vs Browne as well. Would be a great learning fight and good prep before AJ.
Ortiz should easily beat Ustinov IMO, unless Ustinov can take him long and test his stamina.

[mippy]

Ustinov hasn't been nearly busy enough to beat Ortiz