Joseph Parker's Coach Discusses Strategy For Dimitrenko Clash
Promoter Dean Lonergan of Duco Events explained there's a bit on Joseph Parker's plate at the moment in the form of Alexander Dimitrenko on October 1st in Auckland.
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Joseph Parker's Younger Brother To Make Pro Debut on October 1
Joseph Parker's younger brother John will make his professional boxing debut on the star heavyweight's undercard on October 1. John Parker will fight at a catchweight of 85kg [187-pounds] against an opponent still to be confirmed.
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David Price Eager To Face Joseph Parker on Joshua Card
David Price is eager to fight Joseph Parker as momentum builds for the Kiwi heavyweight to appear on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's next world title defence. Parker and Joshua are on a collision course with Parker having the mandatory rights to challenge for the big Brit's IBF belt.
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Anthony Joshua-Joseph Parker Will Be Ordered on November 9
On April 9th, Olympic gold medal winner Anthony Joshua (17-0, 17KOs) captured the IBF heavyweight title by stopping Charles Martin in two rounds in what was just his sixteenth professional fight.
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Joseph Parker's Promoter: Shannon Briggs Avoided Dimitrenko
Joseph Parker's handlers expect him to face a real test when he squares off against giant Ukrainian Alexander Dimitrenko on October 1. Dimitrenko, who stands at 2.01 metres, will be the biggest challenge from a height perspective in Parker's career.
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Dimitrenko Confident of Beating Parker, Derailing Joshua Fight
A gentle giant outside the ring, Alexander Dimitrenko is promising to be more than another stepping stone for Joseph Parker. Dimitrenko, the 2.01m veteran who identifies with Russia and not Ukraine due to the conflict between the two Eastern European countries, made his first appearance in New Zealand on Wednesday ahead of the October 1 fight in Manukau.
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Parker To Have Two More Fights Before Anthony Joshua Clash
Before scaling the highest peaks of heavyweight boxing, Joseph Parker must first turn axeman and chop a giant Ukrainian down to size. As far as mountaineering goes Alexander Dimitrenko represents one of the tallest tests Parker will face. But is by no means the most skilful.
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Joseph Parker's Trainer Laughs at Haumono Protesting KO Loss
Solomon Haumono's protest against his knockout loss to Joseph Parker is laughable, according to the unbeaten heavyweight boxer's trainer. The 24-year-old New Zealander Parker felled the former NRL star in four rounds in Christchurch, knocking him down with a crisp uppercut after dominating the preceding rounds.
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Joseph Parker vs. Alexander Dimitrenko Finalized For October 1
As far as big challenges go, they don't come much bigger for Joseph Parker than Alexander Dimitrenko. The Ukrainian was confirmed as Parker's next opponent, with the two due to meet on October 1 in a 12-round bout at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, the same venue where Parker beat Carlos Takam to secure the IBF No 1 mandatory position in May.
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Joseph Parker vs. Alexander Dimitrenko Could Be Up Next
A giant sportsman from the old eastern bloc could be next in line to take on Joseph Parker as the Kiwi edges towards a title shot. Solomon Haumono portrayed himself as 'Rocky' while Joseph Parker played 'Apollo Creed' in a promotional clip before their heavyweight clash, and the cinematic connection may soon get another chapter.
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