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Parker Gets New Foe After Klitschko/Williams Dispute

•Apr 21, 2014

New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has a new opponent for next weekend's fight in Germany after Sherman Williams was caught in a contract dispute after being kicked out of Wladimir Klitschko's training camp. Williams, the Bahamas veteran, was helping Klitschko prepare for his world title defence against Australian-Samoan Alex Leapai. Williams was sparring with Klitschko but fell out of favour. Details are sketchy but he has now left Europe to return home and is refusing to fight Parker.

Klitschko Warns Parker He is in Tough With Williams

Duncan Johnstone

•Apr 13, 2014

World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has warned rising Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker he faces "a very great challenge" in Sherman Williams when they clash in Germany at the end of the month. Parker and Williams fight on the undercard of Klitschko's title defence against Australian-based Samoan Alex Leapia in Oberhausen on April 27. Klitschko has firsthand knowledge of Williams, using the veteran Bahamas fighter as one of his main sparring partners because of his physical resemblance to Leapai.

Sherman Williams Vows To Tank Joseph Parker's Run

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 2, 2014

Sherman Williams has served up a volley of abuse as the countdown to his clash with Joseph Parker on the world’s biggest stage in Germany draws near. And Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams doesn’t just have the young Kiwi boxing phenomenon in his sights. He’s singled out Parker’s trainer Kevin Barry and promoters Duco Events for having the audacity to pair him with the 22 year old on the April 27 undercard of the world heavyweight title fight between Wladimir Klitschko and Alex Leapai in Germany.

Joseph Parker Says No Eye Issues For Williams Clash

Duncan Johnstone

•Mar 31, 2014

The scar is clearly visible but Joseph Parker's camp insists there are no issues with the young heavyweight's left eyebrow as he prepares to take his skills to a massive global audience. Parker was in Auckland today on a whirlwind New Zealand promotion of his April 26 clash with durable Bahamas fighter Sherman Williams in Germany. They will clash on the undercard of Wladimir Klitschko's world heavyweight tile fight with Samaon-Australia Alex Leapai.

Williams: I'm Bringing My Conch Punch Against Parker

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•Mar 27, 2014

KEY WEST, Fla. - Battle-tested Bahamian heavyweight Sherman "Tank" Williams (36-13-2, 19 KOs) is returning to Germany to spar three weeks with world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (61-3, 51 KOs) and then fight highly-touted New Zealand prospect "Explosive" Joseph Parker (7-0, 6 KOs) on April 26 in Oberhauser, Germany. Williams vs. Parker will be on undercard of a K2 Promotions-presented event, headlined by Klitschko's IBF, WBO, WBA Super and IBO title defense against WBO No. 1 ranked mandatory challenger Alex "The Lionheart" Leapai (30-4-3, 24 KOs).

Joseph Parker's Trainer: Sherman Williams is Strong Test

Liam Napier

•Mar 21, 2014

Joseph Parker's stamina and conditioning will face their biggest test when he takes on American-based heavyweight Sherman Williams on the undercard of Alex Leapai's world title challenge in Germany on April 26th. The 22-year-old was originally scheduled to meet undefeated Ukrainian Andriy Rudenko (24-0). He will now take on Williams (36-13), one of the world's more durable heavyweights, over 10 rounds.

Klitschko-Leapai: Joseph Parker Faces Sherman Williams

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 19, 2014

Top New Zealand boxing prospect Joseph Parker will have a West Indian challenge on his hands when he fights on the undercard of Vladimir Klitschko's world title bout next month. The 22-year-old heavyweight will take on 42 year old veteran Sherman 'The Tank' Williams on April 27 in Germany. Williams has also been a sparring partner for Klitschko, and has only been stopped once in his 52 bouts having has knocked out more than half of the 36 opponents he has defeated.

Parker vs. Rudenko in Play For Klitschko-Leapai Card?

Rikki Swanell

•Feb 17, 2014

Joseph Parker is expecting to face a boxer from the Klitschko stable on April 26th in Oberhausen, Germany. The young Kiwi heavyweight is poised to be confirmed on the undercard for the world title fight between Vladamir Klitschko and Australian hope Alex Leapai. Parker's trainer Kevin Barry is preparing him to fight Ukrainian Andriy Redenko, who is unbeaten in 24 fights.

Joseph Parker Joins The Athlete Ranks of Under Armour

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•Jan 15, 2014

Auckland – Performance sports apparel and footwear world leader Under Armour announced today in Albany, Auckland that heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has joined its elite roster of professional athletes, including Canadian UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, Olympic canoe racing gold-medalist Lisa Carrington and Olympic gold-medalist Michael Phelps in partnering with Under Armour.

Minto Targets Joseph Parker After He Batters Cameron

Duncan Johnstone

•Dec 14, 2013

Shane Cameron's boxing career is on the ropes after he was beaten by American journeyman Brian Minto in their heavyweight clash that headlined the Fight For Life boxing event in West Auckland tonight. Minto scored a TKO when the fight was stopped after the seventh round with Cameron's corner conceding their man was unable to continue because of cuts over both eyes. Minto won the WBO Oriental heavyweight title with this victory. The 36-year-old Cameron, on the comeback from his cruiserweight world title loss to Australian Danny Green in November last year, never looked comfortable against the confrontational style of Minto.