Rising young New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker has come in for high praise from world champion Wladimir Klitschko.
The 23-year-old Kiwi is in camp with Klitschko in Florida, helping him prepare for the 18th defence of his title against American Bryant Jennings at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 25.
Speaking to ESPN after sparring over 12 rounds with Parker, Klitschko was full of compliments for the South Auckland product.
"He's extremely talented ... I see myself in Joseph in a certain way. I can't say anything negative.
"I don't know how the guy will develop but he has the potential."
Parker rose to No 8 in the world with the WBO and is rated at No 10 with the WBA following his dominant win over unheralded American Jason Pettaway early last month.
That result took his professional record to 13-0, including 11 knockouts.
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The 23-year-old Kiwi is in camp with Klitschko in Florida, helping him prepare for the 18th defence of his title against American Bryant Jennings at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 25.
Speaking to ESPN after sparring over 12 rounds with Parker, Klitschko was full of compliments for the South Auckland product.
"He's extremely talented ... I see myself in Joseph in a certain way. I can't say anything negative.
"I don't know how the guy will develop but he has the potential."
Parker rose to No 8 in the world with the WBO and is rated at No 10 with the WBA following his dominant win over unheralded American Jason Pettaway early last month.
That result took his professional record to 13-0, including 11 knockouts.
[Click Here To Read More]
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