Andy Ruiz: record, next fight and profile →
Joseph Parker (21-0, 18KOs) is not overlooking the dangerous nature of Andy Ruiz (29-0, 19KOs). There are ongoing discussions for Parker to face Ruiz on December 10th in New Zealand for the WBO heavyweight crown - the sanctioning body strips Tyson Fury of the title, according to Parker's promoter Dean Lonergan.
Joseph Parker is confident he has the temperament and support network around him to handle the outside pressures of the world title scenario that have contributed to the sad and spectacular meltdown of world champion Tyson Fury.
Joseph Parker will return to Las Vegas this weekend to bury himself into training again but needing flexible sparring plans as the heavyweight world title scene continues to swirl around him.
Veteran heavyweight Raphael Zambrano Love (39-13-1) is very familiar with the WBO's #1 ranked heavyweight Joseph Parker (21-0) and #3 ranked Andy Ruiz Jr. (29-0). Over the next few days the WBO, WBA and IBO are expected to strip current champion Tyson Fury with the recent announcement that he tested positive.
Joseph Parker's promoter Dean Lonergan is 95% sure of reaching an agreement for a December 10th fight with Andy Ruiz - which is going to take place in Auckland. The vacant WBO title would be at stake in the fight, depending on what happens in the next week or so.
Joseph Parker's handlers are adamant they have the first rights to the WBO title fight if the belt is stripped off troubled champion Tyson Fury. Duco Events are eager to chase the WBO belt, saying they have a deal "95 percent done" to bring Mexican Andy Ruiz to New Zealand for a December 10 fight.
Joseph Parker's handlers are close to securing a world title fight in New Zealand with a date agreed for December 10. The fight would be against Mexican Andy Ruiz, though its world title status is dependent on the WBO belt being stripped from struggling champion Tyson Fury.
Promoters for Joseph Parker will look to fast-track a world title bout after the Kiwi boxer's crushing win over Alexander Dimitrenko. Parker, 24, cruised past his Ukrainian foe with a third-round TKO in Manukau after landing a right body blow that left Dimitrenko writhing in pain.
Duco Events' Dean Lonergan, who promotes undefeated heavyweight Joseph Parker, has already been talks with Top Rank to scheduled a potential fight with Andy Ruiz Jr. for the vacant WBO heavyweight title - if current world champion Tyson Fury is stripped.
Boxers Joseph Parker and Alexander Dimitrenko trade verbal blows at Burger King ahead of their heavyweight fight on Saturday. The wheels are in motion for Joseph Parker to fight for a world heavyweight title in New Zealand this summer.