Joshua vs Parker: Is the Principality Stadium open or closed for the massive boxing unification fight?


ANTHONY JOSHUA returns to the scene of his win over Carlos Takam as he faces Joseph Parker in a world heavyweight unification showdown.

AJ eventually took down the tough Cameroonian-French fighter in the 10th round and was cheered on by nearly 80,000 fans at the impressive Principality Stadium.

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Anthony Joshua will welcome Joseph Parker to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff where he won his last bout
Anthony Joshua will welcome Joseph Parker to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff where he won his last bout
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It’s another sell-out in Cardiff for this clash with Kiwi-star Parker, who comes into the fight with an unbeaten 24-0 record.

After fighting at the O2 Arena for many of his early bouts, Joshua’s popularity has seen him outgrown 20,000 seat venues.

The Principality Stadium can fully close its retractable roof
The Principality Stadium can fully close its retractable roof
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Will the Principality Stadium roof be open or closed for Joshua vs Parker?

THIS is all depends on the weather forecast – but expect it to be shut just in case.

Currently there are predictions of some rain around on Saturday and it’s unlikely that the venue will take the risk.

The Principality Stadium roof takes just 20 minutes to close and is one of the most sophisticated of its kind.

A decision about whether it will be shut will most likely be made 24 hours before the fight.

The two heavyweights will go head-to-head at the Principality Stadium
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Joshua vs Parker: Tips and odds ahead of unification bout

ANTHONY JOSHUA has vowed to take his time and pick his shots, while Joseph Parker will be relying to land a big hit, writes Wally Downes Jr.

If AJ adopts his calculated approach, Parker will be on the back foot – but regardless of his tactics we back Joshua to win by stoppage.

And he could select his shots and KO the Kiwi in the later rounds.

But if Parker turns this bout into a scrap, which he needs to do, AJ could land his heavy right hand earlier on.

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  • AJ to win by KO – 2/7
  • AJ rounds 1-3 – 7/2
  • AJ rounds 7-9 – 3/1

Which channel can I watch Joshua vs Parker on?

ALL of the action will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office, with coverage starting at 6pm. 

If you’re already a Sky customer, you can buy the fight by going to the Box Office section of your guide or this website.

Alternatively head here, where you can purchase it for £19.95 and watch through your PC/Desktop/MAC, NOW TV box, iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet.

talkSPORT is the only place you can listen to radio commentary of the huge heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker.
Adam Catterall, Dom McGuinness, John Rawling and Glenn McCrory will be ringside at the Principality Stadium to bring you live coverage from 8pm. Listen on DAB, through Sky Channel 0108 or on talkSPORT.com here.


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