Several bits of UK boxing news…

[KingGilgamesh]

Was at the after party of the Probellum card last night and got to speak to several fighters, promoters etc.

Usyk-Joshua 2 is likely for July in Saudi Arabia. Callum Smith will be on the undercard in some form of Light Heavyweight eliminator.

Joyce-Parker is done. Should be announced soon for July.

Jack Catterall is likely not getting a title shot next which is disgraceful tbh. If Ramirez opts to go the WBC route he might get the WBO shot but not looking likely.

Spoke to a lot of the MTK fighters, personnel and they obviously can’t say much but it seems Probellum will be kept completely separate, so a lot of MTK fighters will likely become free agents rather than sign with Probellum.

Joshua Usyk and Joyce Parker being in the same month in this god damn sport just seems to ****ing good to be true.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Yeah, although he did show a bit of spite in his last fight. Maybe being around the Fury team and Andy Lee is helping.

Even then I’m still unsure, Parker seems like too much of a Fury fanboy. It’s one thing being friends but if I was an ex world champ, I’d be seeing him as a contemporary rather than a superior. walking around his entourage wearing a Fury tracksuit. I don’t know, maybe I’m reading too much into that and they’re just mates.

Just makes me wonder how much Parker really believes he can be top level though.

Still, I like the fight. If we get a rejuvenated looking Parker again coming with a good game plan, it’ll be a good one.

Tbf, that’s the best I’ve seen him look in years last time out. Part of me thinks, Del Boy’s career has just finally caught up with him though, Parker looked good but Chisora looked washed IMO.

Completely agree about the Fury stuff, that’s the guy you should be chasing and you’re acting like a groupie. Could you imagine David Tua hanging off Lennox for example. It’s a strange one.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Joshua Usyk and Joyce Parker being in the same month in this god damn sport just seems to ****ing good to be true.

I hear you. If they’re both on PPV over here I wouldn’t be surprised if they push Joyce-Parker back a few weeks.

[deathofaclown]

I hear you. If they’re both on PPV over here I wouldn’t be surprised if they push Joyce-Parker back a few weeks.

Is Parker a free agent? I know Joyce signed a long-term contract with Frank Warren, so I’m assuming it would be on BT?

[BigZ44]

I just hope this MTK mess doesn’t leave fighters on the shelf and/or without backing. Hopefully these guys can find a new home in Matchroom, Queensberry or Boxxer if they aren’t going to be able to transition over to Probellum.

I hope the wealth gets spread somewhat evenly, beef up all the promotions a bit to deepen everyone's roster and make for better cards. Thanks for the info, mostly good news. Really looking forward to Joyce/Parker

[Amir Imam]

Tell them if they don’t want to be aligned with a criminal like Arum/Kinahan sign with Haymon. The most accomplished and legit manager in boxing.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Is Parker a free agent? I know Joyce signed a long-term contract with Frank Warren, so I’m assuming it would be on BT?

Yeah BT, Frank’s pretty much just announced it at Wembley then. Looks like it’s on! Great news!

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I hope the wealth gets spread somewhat evenly, beef up all the promotions a bit to deepen everyone's roster and make for better cards. Thanks for the info, mostly good news. Really looking forward to Joyce/Parker

Same here mate, I’d like to throw Wasserman in the mix too along with the other three I mentioned. Would be great to see them put on some good domestic cards on terrestrial tv via Channel 5.