
Hearn: My Gut Says Joshua-Parker Next, Klitschko Next Year
Anthony Joshua's promoter has reiterated a preference for Joseph Parker to take the next IBF title shot as the top of world heavyweight scene gets increasingly crowded.

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Anthony Joshua's promoter has reiterated a preference for Joseph Parker to take the next IBF title shot as the top of world heavyweight scene gets increasingly crowded.

Painful lessons learned from David Tua's failed world heavyweight title challenge are fuelling Joseph Parker's bid to go one step better. Kevin Barry has opened up for the first time on the shortcomings of Tua's preparations for his 2000 title fight with Lennox Lewis in Las Vegas.

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has talked up Joseph Parker's attitude and abilities as the two young heavyweights get ready to square off for the IBF world title. Hearn is set to name Joshua's opponent for his November 26 title defence in Manchester this week and there are increasing indications that Parker could be jettisoned into that role.

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn says Joseph Parker is now the favoured option for November's world heavyweight title fight in Manchester. Hearn has been struggling to tie down Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev as his preferred opponent and appears likely to enforce the mandatory challenge owned by Parker for the November 26 fight.

Joseph Parker has sounded an ominous warning to his rivals, saying a new weights programme has added to his thunderous power. And he's adamant it hasn't come at the expense of his notorious speed.

A fired-up Joseph Parker has accused his giant Russian opponent of being 'disrespectful' and plans to make him pay in the ring. Alexander Dimitrenko said on Tuesday he doesn't believe Kiwi heavyweight Parker beat Carlos Takam and that he would probably have to deliver a knockout on October 1 to secure victory in New Zealand.

Alexander Dimitrenko doesn't believe Joseph Parker beat Carlos Takam and concedes he will probably have to deliver a knockout to secure victory in New Zealand.

Joseph Parker's handlers are confident their fighter's focus is under control as talk continues to swirl of a rushed world title fight against Anthony Joshua. Parker fights German-based Russian Alexander Dimitrenko in Manukau on October 1.

Joseph Parker is willing and ready to fight Anthony Joshua for the IBF world heavyweight title if his mandatory challenge is ordered for November 26 in Manchester.

Joseph Parker's younger brother John will make his professional boxing debut on the star heavyweight's undercard on October 1. John Parker will fight at a catchweight of 85kg [187-pounds] against an opponent still to be confirmed.