ANTHONY JOSHUA admits he wants to fight Deontay Wilder and become the undisputed heavyweight champ of the world after beating Joseph Parker on points.
Joshua put in a fine performance to defeat Parker on points at a packed-out house in Cardiff.
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The result marked Joshua’s first professional win NOT by KO.
And although Parker tried his best to get in close for flurries of punches, AJ used his considerable size and reach to his advantage.
But Joshua is already targeting his next fight, with Wilder’s belt the one he needs to become the No 1 heavyweight champ of the world.
He said: “100 per cent (I want to be unified champ). 21 pro fights, 6 world championship fights… does that not show you what route I’m going in?
“Forget the hype, I’m about business. I’m down to ride for whatever, whenever.
“Wilder, let’s go baby! Let’s go! To beat him? Get him in the ring and knock him spark out.”
Joshua also revealed he had his jab to thank for overcoming New Zealander Parker.
Joshua added: “Strategy was sticking behind the jab, one of the most important weapons.
“The right hand can take you around the block, the jab can take you around the world.
“Anything that was coming, I was switched on and focused, 12 rounds. It was light work, it’s boxing, that’s what we do.
“Forget the hype, Parker is a world champ and I knew he was going to be determined.
“Parker said this will be a war. I said it will be finesse and I stuck to my words.”
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