Carlos Takam: record, next fight and profile →
The New Zealand-Samoan heavyweight boxer, Joseph Parker, stands just one fight away from a crack at a world title. The 35 year-old Takam boasts an impressive record of 33 wins, two losses and a draw, while Parker is undefeated in his 18 fights, 16 by way of knockout.
Controversial world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury believes Joseph Parker has the skills to beat Carlos Takam and move in line for a title bid. Parker and Takam clash in south Auckland on Saturday night in an IBF eliminator with the winner getting mandatory rights to challenge for the belt currently worn by Britain's Anthony Joshua.
Joseph Parker isn't being sucked into the hype of his fight against an opponent rated more dangerous than anyone current world champions Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder have fought.
Former world heavyweight champion David Haye has spelled out the dangers Joseph Parker faces against Carlos Takam in their IBF eliminator this weekend.
Carlos Takam clearly feels New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker is a prospect rather than a world title contender right now. Parker and Takam fight in south Auckland on Saturday night in an IBF eliminator - with the winner getting the mandatory right to challenge for the organisation's heavyweight belt, currently worn by Britain's Anthony Joshua.
New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker is running on nervous energy as counts down to his biggest examination. Parker fights French-base Cameroon slugger Carlos Takam in south Auckland on Saturday night with the stakes massive – it's an IBP eliminator with the winner getting the mandatory rights to challenge for the world title.
Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao has backed Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker, who nears the toughest fight of his growing career.
Joseph Parker has reaffirmed his commitment to drug-free boxing, in the wake of Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin's positive drug test. Povetkin, an Olympic gold medallist and former WBA world champion, was the only man to have knocked out Carlos Takam, who Parker is set to fight in Manukau this weekend.
The promoter for dangerous heavyweight Carlos Takam is now questioning his fighter's knockout defeat to Alexander Povetkin, who on Sunday lost his scheduled shot at WBC champion Deontay Wilder after testing positive for a banned substance.
Joseph Parker twice avoided fighting Carlos Takam last year because his handlers thought it was too risky. But a chance to gain a world title shot has now made the fight irresistible.