Joseph Parker's decisive win over Deontay Wilder has the world of and ex-heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua himself is singing hosannas. In an admirable display of good sportsmanship, Joshua praised Parker's toughness and ability in surviving a difficult opponent on social media.
Joshua said of Parker: I think that's amazing what he done against Wilder. He couldn't get the job done against Joe Joyce, but he showed resilience pays off. We all compete with each other, you only stop when that competitive spirit deep inside yourself dies. I say this because every one of us is a killer and it takes some steel to wish for another person defeat so strongly--I give Parker props for showing the same kind of edge."
But given their history, his words carry considerable weight. In 2018, the two wrestled with each other. Joshua emerged victorious in a close decision over another titan of heavyweights. But Parker overcame Wilder not long ago, which displays his progress as a fighter and the ability to recover from defeat.
continued Joshua. Joseph's always been a good boxer." He's got great legs and a fine jab; he also takes a punch. The way he fought Wilder was really smart--he showed good discipline, boxing IQ--and his performance fully deserves the win.
Joshua's recognition of Parker victory is not just mere sportsmanship. It shows the brotherly love and respect often found in this competitive world of boxing. Parker ’ s victory promises interesting things for the heavyweight division. And Joshua 's words hint at a possible rematch between the two former champions, which would surely send boxing fans into paroxysms of excitement.