Joseph Parker accuses Anthony Joshua of ‘a lack of respect’ ahead of clash with Dillian Whyte
Parker has returned to Britain to take on Dillian Whyte
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Your support makes all the difference.Joseph Parker has accused heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua of not showing him enough respect in the wake of their title fight in March.
Parker has returned to Britain to take on Dillian Whyte as he attempts to get himself back into the world title picture.
But the New Zealander has admitted he is still frustrated with his first ever professional loss – as well as Joshua’s behaviour in the weeks since.
Asked if Joshua had been respectful, Parker told Sky Sports: “Not really. He said if he could turn back time, he will knock me out, but I know he tried to knock me out and he couldn't, so he's making excuses.
“He's a nice person and humble, but making excuses is something else.”
Parker added that he did not believe Joshua hits as hard as he is given credit for.
“Of course he's got power, but I've been hit a lot harder from other people,” said the 26-year-old.
“Three, four times [I've watched it back]. I've seen it a few, and got some advice.
“When you watch it, you're like 'Damn, I wish I had punched him here'.”
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