Anthony Joshua says negotiations are 95% complete for him to fight Joseph Parker in March as he bids to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. He aspires to become the first boxer in history to hold all five titles and thinks a deal to fight WBO champion Parker in the next few months is close. Should he defeat Parker, Joshua would then need to take on and beat undefeated WBC champion Deontay Wilder to realise his ambition. He also suggested he would be willing to fight fellow British boxer Tyson Fury in the new year. "Of course, he's a lively opponent when he's fit," Joshua said about Fury.

Source: Evening echo December 31, 2017 11:15 UTC