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Klitschko backs Joshua to beat Parker and unify boxing's heavyweight division

Klitschko backs Joshua to beat Parker and unify boxing's heavyweight division
Former World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko [right] and Anthony Joshua

Former World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko is backing Anthony Joshua to beat WBO champion Joseph Parker and unify boxing's heavyweight division.

Wladimir Klitschko, who retired after being knocked out by Joshua in their April fight at Wembley, says he is comfortable with his decision to step away from the boxing ring and believes Joshua is the fighter to carry the heavyweight division forward.

Joshua is in serious talks with Parker for a unification fight.

Joseph Parker says he’s willing to put his WBO belt on the line against Joshua which will likely take place in Britain in March.

Meanwhile, Klitschko raised the equivalent of NZ$300,000 for charity by selling the black robe he wore into the ring for his fight against Joshua.

The robe had a USB stick sewn into it that contained his prediction for the fight which was auctioned at a charity event in London.

Source: Stuff.co

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