Parker prices himself out of Joshua fight

[Squ□redCircle34]

Exactly... Wilder would give him 50-50 or 60-40... from what?

What you mean from what? You think Haymon wouldn't be willing to drop some more money when it comes to unifications?!.
Especially after the Mayweather vs McGregor fight where im sure he got money from it!

Parker can either fight Joshua for 3 belts for far less than what he wants from AJ with corrupt ref or end up fighting Povetkin in Russia for great money and 1 belt with corrupt judges an a likely loss or fight Wilder for 2 belts with decent money and US market exposure on big stage with a chance to get neutral judges and equal money split or 10% difference!

[W1LL]

I can see Wilder offering Parker 50/50 because what matters more to Wilder is getting the belt. Once you have all the belts, you have leverage and can dictate a lot more.

That makes sense from the perspective of Deontay Wilder. But, 25% now versus AJ is still a lot more than 50% versus Wilder IF he can capture AJ's belts. To be honest, AJ should just say "whatever it takes". 60% versus Joseph Parker is still going to be upwards of £15 million.

[sotgoda]

That makes sense from the perspective of Deontay Wilder. But, 25% now versus AJ is still a lot more than 50% versus Wilder IF he can capture AJ's belts. To be honest, AJ should just say "whatever it takes". 60% versus Joseph Parker is still going to be upwards of £15 million.

Exactly my point. Both guys will make money. If AJ wins, he has more leverage and does not have to deal with the guys as such. If he loses, then he loses leverage as well.

[champion4ever]

Basically what Anthony Joshua said was absolutely the truth. Nowadays, it seems that fighters are more willing to just sell their belts rather than defending them.

[joe strong]

If Charles Martin got paid 8.5 millionUS to fight Joshua for his IBF title then why shouldn't Parker or Wilder get that?

[LacedUp]

It won't be done at that %, there's no way that is happening. There's no rush for AJ who is still learning either.

Belts are fine and all, but AJ can get better fights and build his profile even more against people like Haye and Fury, the deal will only get worse for Parker the longer it goes on, and he will most likely lose to Povetkin any way who's promoter will actually get a bidding war going with Hearn and make a bigger fight for AJ.

I agree, but as far as they're making out, it's their goal to do it in 2018.

And if they do... that's historic.

[ArtyApe]

Parker is still learning as well and is the youngest of them at 25.

He has time and will only get better hopefully after getting back to a more premium weight.

[Vinnykin]

I agree, but as far as they're making out, it's their goal to do it in 2018.

And if they do... that's historic.

It's all good saying that, but we all know there won't be an undisputed champ by the end of next year.

It's easily covered by saying "Parker wanted too much money" and like I said, He will likely lose to Povetkin anyway. Lets hope Povetkin becomes his mandatory and he is forced to accept the unification for a reasonable amount before he is forced to fight him.

[LacedUp]

It's all good saying that, but we all know there won't be an undisputed champ by the end of next year.

It's easily covered by saying "Parker wanted too much money" and like I said, He will likely lose to Povetkin anyway. Lets hope Povetkin becomes his mandatory and he is forced to accept the unification for a reasonable amount before he is forced to fight him.

Why do we all know that? Parker and Joshua are in talks right now for march. That's 3/4.

Joshua and Wilder are in talks for the summer.

Could quite possibly happen.

JP fought his mandatory in late september, so I doubt WBO will enforce a new one especially if there are two unification fights on the horizon.

[Vinnykin]

Why do we all know that? Parker and Joshua are in talks right now for march. That's 3/4.

Joshua and Wilder are in talks for the summer.

Could quite possibly happen.

JP fought his mandatory in late september, so I doubt WBO will enforce a new one especially if there are two unification fights on the horizon.

I don't see Joshua and Parker fighting in March/April to be honest. Wembley isn't available until the Summer and I don't think Cardiff is the place to go for a unification, Parker will want more money, I see that fight taking place in the Summer and in London if anything.....I'll be very surprised if Parker's team accept less money for March/April in Cardiff than a much bigger fight 2/3 months later.....That's what I would do.

I think Joshua could fight in the U.S instead in March/April and kick-start Matchroom USA properly, that's my theory, and Parker will likely fight Lucas Browne around the same time....then they will fight in the Summer.