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Sonny, Joseph Parker is coming for you.
In a bid to restore credibility to the two New Zealand heavyweight belts and unify them, Parker is plotting to challenge Sonny Bill Williams this year.
The Sunday Star-Times understands Parker has secured a fight with Afa Tatupu on the David Tua v Alexander Ustinov undercard on August 31 in Hamilton.
Tatupu holds the New Zealand National Boxing Federation title vacated by American-Kiwi Chauncy Welliver, while rugby and league superstar Williams is the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association champion. Parker respects Williams' achievements and athletic abilities, but boxing is boxing. He wants both Kiwi titles. A victory over the 33-year-old Tatupu would put significant pressure on Williams to step up for his first title defence.
Parker v Williams would be a lucrative pay-per-view match-up - likely to generate huge interest in Australia and New Zealand.
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In a bid to restore credibility to the two New Zealand heavyweight belts and unify them, Parker is plotting to challenge Sonny Bill Williams this year.
The Sunday Star-Times understands Parker has secured a fight with Afa Tatupu on the David Tua v Alexander Ustinov undercard on August 31 in Hamilton.
Tatupu holds the New Zealand National Boxing Federation title vacated by American-Kiwi Chauncy Welliver, while rugby and league superstar Williams is the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association champion. Parker respects Williams' achievements and athletic abilities, but boxing is boxing. He wants both Kiwi titles. A victory over the 33-year-old Tatupu would put significant pressure on Williams to step up for his first title defence.
Parker v Williams would be a lucrative pay-per-view match-up - likely to generate huge interest in Australia and New Zealand.
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