ANTHONY JOSHUA is open to rematching Joseph Parker if his second fight with Oleksandr Usyk is shelved.
AJ was in September beaten and dethroned of the unified titles by Usyk at Tottenham.
Anthony Joshua is open to rematching Joseph Parker
Anthony Joshua was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk in September
But he invoked his right to an immediate rematch, which his promoter Eddie Hearn targeted for May or June.
That now remains in doubt following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has seen Usyk bravely take up arms to defend his nation.
Joshua chose to respect the two-weight champion and not comment on whether they will fight next or not.
But the Londoner confirmed he would take a bout in the meantime if Usyk is otherwise occupied with more serious matters.
Joshua told Behind The Gloves: “Me personally? I’ll fight no problem. I’ll fight whatever, no problem.”
New Zealander Parker, 30, beaten by AJ in 2018, has already volunteered to replace Usyk, 35.
Joshua, 32, said: “I’ll smoke him as well. Don’t matter.
“But listen, I’ll fight Joseph Parker. Do you know what it is? My record shows, it’s a fight at the end of the day, what do you want me to do?
“I don’t give a f***, I’ll fight whoever, whenever, it’s only a fight. Do you know what I’m trying to say? So yeah, I’ll fight, 100 per cent.”
After AJ’s defeat to Usyk it emerged he was considering switching up his coaching team.
And he has now confirmed Angel Fernandez, formerly his assistant trainer, will be his ‘main’ cornerman.
Joshua said: “I’m working with Angel Fernandez right now. In London and he’s been in my camp for the last three years anyway.
“He’s been at the last three of my world championship fights.”
Angel Fernandez pictured with Anthony Joshua
