Joshua Will Know He Isnt God— Parker

Joseph Parker has disclaimed Anthony Joshua’s “unrealistic” statement and insists he will defeat the British-born Nigerian  because “he’s not a god”.

The WBO heavyweight world champion was responding to Joshua’s claims that no human can beat him, ahead of their unification bout on Saturday.

Parker and Joshua went face to face at the Sky Central press conference and the New Zealander made it firm that he will defeat the obvious favorite.

“I am a champion. I am here to take his belts back, so if he sees that as a stepping stone or a change in his life then it’s up to him, whatever he thinks,” Parker told Skysports.

“But I am here to take his belts back home, for myself, for my team, for my family and country. That’s it.

“When asked about Joshua’s remark that no human can beat him, Parker said,  “You can say it’s arrogance, but it is not realistic. Of course he can be beaten, he’s not a god, he’s a human being – and I am going to show that on Saturday night.

“And if I do and he tries to recover, I am not going to give him the chance to recover. I am going to chase him down and get him out of there.”

Joshua is the strong favourite for the first heavyweight unification fight to take place on British shores and believes he will knock the visitor out.

Parker, though, made it clear he has more to his armoury than the renowned chin and knockout power.

“Listen, we are here for the challenge,” Parker added.

“We love challenges and whatever he brings, we’re going to be better.