He was in training though as he was due to fight on the Monaco card the following week. So basically the same disadvantage Joshua had in terms of a change of opponent.
Parker fought Takam in his 19th pro fight, Joshua in his 20th. Joshua's "struggle" against Takam was nothing compared to Parker's. Watch it again! Can you imagine Hughie Fury taking Joshua the distance? Regardless, collateral form rarely stands up does it. I hope it's a good contest but my £...
He is, yes. But he hasn't fought there since he became ranked and I'd guess 99.9% of Americans wouldn't know him from Adam. Still, I could be wrong and perhaps Cardiff will be a mass of stars and stripes on Saturday. *
* this will not be the case
Oddly enough, the opposite has happened. AJ's price has drifted since the betting opened. He was as short as 1/25. I am not sure why a Samoan Kiwi would be regarded as "their boy" to the Americans either!