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Joseph Parker's team has announced they have withdrawn their bid for public money to help them stage the New Zealand boxer's world title fight in Auckland. Parker is set to face Mexican/American Andy Ruiz for the WBO world heavyweight title on December 10.
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker is set to fight for a world heavyweight title, but as previously reported it might take place in the United States rather than Auckland because of financial constraints.
The details are still being worked out for the mandatory fight between Joseph Parker (21-0, 18 KOs) and Andy Ruiz (29-0, 19 KOs).
Last week, it was ruled by the WBO that Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz would battle for their vacant heavyweight title, which was recently held by Tyson Fury. So the question is just when and where is this fight taking place? It's believed that it will take place on December 10th in New Zealand.
Kevin Barry, who trains heavyweight contender Joseph Parker (21-0, 18KOs), believes Andy Ruiz's aggressive style is a very good fit for his boxer. Parker and Ruiz (29-0, 19KOs) will collide for the vacant WBO heavyweight title on December 10th Aukland, New Zealand. There is a possibility of Parker-Ruiz moving to the United States.
The promoter of Joseph Parker's bid for the world boxing title to be held in Auckland on December 10 is not confident he'll be able to organise sponsorship in time. Promoter Dean Lonergan has asked the government to help foot some of the bill for the WBO heavyweight title bout against Mexican slugger Andy Ruiz.
The government shouldn't help Joseph Parker's bid for a world title in Auckland on December 10, according to a Labour Party spokesperson for Internal Affairs and Sport and Recreation.
The government may help fund Joseph Parker's world boxing title challenge to be held in Auckland in December. Parker's promoter Dean Lonergan has asked the government to help pay the bill for hosting the event.
On Thursday at the WBO's annual convention, the organization ordered #1 rated heavyweight contender Joseph Parker (21-0) to face their #3 rated contender Andy Ruiz (29-0). The target date for the fight is December 10th with a venue in Parker's homeland of New Zealand hosting the fight.
There are no more restrictions, as the World Boxing Organization has approved undefeated heavyweights Andy Ruiz (29-0, 19KOs) and Joseph Parker (21-0, 18KOs) to battle for the vacant WBO championship.