A body language expert said that Anthony Joshua may not be as confident as his appearance suggested at a recent press conference.
The British boxer, who currently holds the WBA, IBF and IBO belts, will face Parker on Sunday morning (NZT) in a heavyweight unification bout at Cardiff's sold outPrincipality Stadium.
In their final press conference yesterday, Joshua and Parker both beamed with confidence as they each promised their fans a knock-out.
However, body language expert Blanca Cobb said Joshua's demeanour revealed a very different range of emotions than his confident appearance suggested.
Speaking to the Daily Star Online, Cobb pointed out that when Joshua said Parker was "quick and could take a punch," the Brit rubbed his arm and pulled on his forearm.
"This suggests that he is feeling uncomfortable talking about Parker," Cobb said.
"When you're feeling stressed, your body finds a way to release anxiety and excess energy."
Cobb, who has appeared on numerous TV shows, said Joshua acted in a similar way when he talked about the possibility of losing to Parker.
Blanca Cobb said Joseph Parker's body language suggested could be 'uneasy'. Photo / Getty
Cobb also analysed Parker's body language, pointing out that when the kiwi boxer spoke of beating Joshua, he tugged at his jacket, revealing a sense of "uneasiness".
