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'This is what Joe's waited for' – Kevin Barry says Parker ready to face Joshua

January 17, 2018

The two unbeaten champions will face off in Cardiff on April 1.

Joseph Parker's trainer Kevin Barry says that his fighter is ready for the biggest bout of his career, as he prepares to face unbeaten Brit Anthony Joshua in Cardiff.

The two will meet face to face on April 1 NZT, in a winner-take-all unification showdown.

Speaking to 1 NEWS today, Barry says that his fighter is ready to face up to IBF and WBA champion Joshua in the ring.

"It excites him. This is what Joe's waited for his whole career," he said.

"He needs the opportunity to prove how good he is."

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