
Joseph Parker's Coach Discusses Strategy For Dimitrenko Clash
Promoter Dean Lonergan of Duco Events explained there's a bit on Joseph Parker's plate at the moment in the form of Alexander Dimitrenko on October 1st in Auckland.

Promoter Dean Lonergan of Duco Events explained there's a bit on Joseph Parker's plate at the moment in the form of Alexander Dimitrenko on October 1st in Auckland.

Joseph Parker's handlers expect him to face a real test when he squares off against giant Ukrainian Alexander Dimitrenko on October 1. Dimitrenko, who stands at 2.01 metres, will be the biggest challenge from a height perspective in Parker's career.

A gentle giant outside the ring, Alexander Dimitrenko is promising to be more than another stepping stone for Joseph Parker. Dimitrenko, the 2.01m veteran who identifies with Russia and not Ukraine due to the conflict between the two Eastern European countries, made his first appearance in New Zealand on Wednesday ahead of the October 1 fight in Manukau.

Solomon Haumono's protest against his knockout loss to Joseph Parker is laughable, according to the unbeaten heavyweight boxer's trainer. The 24-year-old New Zealander Parker felled the former NRL star in four rounds in Christchurch, knocking him down with a crisp uppercut after dominating the preceding rounds.

As far as big challenges go, they don't come much bigger for Joseph Parker than Alexander Dimitrenko. The Ukrainian was confirmed as Parker's next opponent, with the two due to meet on October 1 in a 12-round bout at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, the same venue where Parker beat Carlos Takam to secure the IBF No 1 mandatory position in May.