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Joseph Parker's handlers are close to securing a world title fight in New Zealand with a date agreed for December 10. The fight would be against Mexican Andy Ruiz, though its world title status is dependent on the WBO belt being stripped from struggling champion Tyson Fury.
Promoters for Joseph Parker will look to fast-track a world title bout after the Kiwi boxer's crushing win over Alexander Dimitrenko. Parker, 24, cruised past his Ukrainian foe with a third-round TKO in Manukau after landing a right body blow that left Dimitrenko writhing in pain.
Promoter Eddie Hearn is feeling more confident of IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (17-0, 17KOs) taking on Wladimir Klitschko instead of Joseph Parker on November 26th in Manchester.
As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Alexander Dimitrenko has vowed to challenge the decision in Saturday night's controversial bout between him and New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker.
An angry Alexander Dimitrenko plans to protest his controversial heavyweight loss to Joseph Parker, though his argument looks likely to fall on deaf ears.
Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau, South Auckland - In front of a sold out, capacity crowd in South Auckland, undefeated heavyweight Joseph Parker, squared off against giant Russian, Alexander Dimitrenko in a must-win fight in order to keep secure his mandatory spot with the IBF and number one ranking with the WBO, as the heavyweight division once again fragments with the news of Tyson Fury’s positive test for cocaine.
Joseph Parker retained his mandatory position in the heavyweight division with another stoppage. The New Zealander advanced his undefeated ledger to 21-0 with 18 early endings at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau City. Parker, 24, demolished former European heavyweight champion Alexander Dimitrenko (38-3, 24 KOs) inside three rounds and is now in line for a world title shot.
New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker needs more than a win against Alexander Dimitrenko on Saturday night, he must deliver a statement performance.
Joseph Parker compared his younger bother John to 'a little Mike Tyson' as the young Kiwi prepares for his professional debut. John, 22, will fight 27-year-old Ratu Dawai from Christchurch over four rounds at a catchweight 85kg on Joseph's undercard in Manukau on Saturday night.
Duco Events' Dean Lonergan, who promotes undefeated heavyweight Joseph Parker, has already been talks with Top Rank to scheduled a potential fight with Andy Ruiz Jr. for the vacant WBO heavyweight title - if current world champion Tyson Fury is stripped.