Joseph Parker: record, next fight and profile →
Joseph Parker's trainer, Kevin Barry, says Saturday's WBO world heavyweight title fight in Auckland will be the "best heavyweight matchup of the year". The 24-year-old New Zealand Samoan Parker is unbeaten in 21 fights with 18 knockouts, while his opponent, Mexican-American Andy Ruiz Jr, has not lost in 29 pro bouts, including 19 knockouts.
A final press conference was held in Auckland, New Zealand, where undefeated heavyweights Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz went face to face before the upcoming fight, for the WBO vacant heavyweight world title this coming Saturday night.
He's given away height to most of his 29 professional opponents and never come close to losing. So Andy Ruiz isn't worried he'll be staring up at Joseph Parker when the pair fight for the WBO heavyweight world title in Auckland on Saturday. Mexican Ruiz arrived in New Zealand on Sunday, expressing confidence his unorthodox methods can account for Kiwi hope Parker in the clash of two unbeaten fighters.
Earlier today, Duco Events and Top Rank held a press conference to officially sign an agreement to co-promote New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker. Photos by photosport.co.nz.
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum - win or lose - will be leaving New Zealand on Saturday with a new world champion in his stable. Duco Events and Top Rank have agreed to co-promote New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker following this weekend's title fight in Auckland. Parker will face Andy Ruiz, who is promoted by Top Rank, for the vacant WBO heavyweight championship.
This Saturday from the Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, Andy Ruiz faces Joseph Parker for the vacant WBO heavyweight title. Ruiz has had problems controlling his weight in the past has spent this training camp working with noted trainer Abel Sanchez at 'the Summit' in Big Bear, California.
Unbeaten Heavyweight Andy Ruiz has lost nearly 15 kilos in preparation for his WBO World Title fight with Joseph Parker, live on BoxNation. The 27-year-old is looking to become the first Heavyweight Champion of Mexican heritage and has undergone a tough training camp before Saturday’s bout in Auckland, New Zealand.
Promoter David Higgins of Duco Events, who handle undefeated heavyweight Joseph Parker, is not surprised that David Haye signed on to face Tony Bellew on March 4th at the O2 Arena in London.
by David P. Greisman - This coming weekend is nowhere near the biggest weekend in boxing this year. But it is one of the busiest. From early in the morning until late at night, you’ll be able to watch high-profile fights from several corners of the globe. The day begins with a heavyweight title fight in New Zealand b...