Joseph Parker: record, next fight and profile →
Joseph Parker will attempt to end a disappointing 2018 on a positive note. Parker revealed Wednesday that he’ll return to the ring December 15 in his native New Zealand. The former WBO heavyweight champion’s opponent hasn’t been chosen, but Parker’s next fight will take place at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Anthony Joshua wasn’t at all disappointed about going the distance for the first time as a pro in his last fight. The gigantic knockout artist took some criticism for not fighting more aggressively against previously unbeaten Joseph Parker in that 12-round heavyweight title unification fight. Joshua was intent, though, to show he could do more than knock out opponents when he squared off with New Zealand’s Parker on March 31 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
According to the New Zealand Herald, there have been preliminary discussions for a domestic heavyweight showdown between Joseph Parker and Junior Fa. In terms of interest, local reporters in New Zealand believe it would rival the grudge match between David Tua and Shane Cameron.
Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis has analyzed the stylistic flaws of Joseph Parker. At 26 years old, the WBO world champion Parker has suffered back to back defeats. Back in April, Parker lost his world title when he dropped a twelve round unanimous decision in a high stakes unification with Anthony Joshua.
Australian heavyweight Lucas Browne (26-1) is hoping to get in the ring with New Zealand star Joseph Parker (26-2). During this year, both boxers have suffered defeats at the hands of Dillian Whyte. Browne suffered his first career defeat, and a brutal knockout in six, at the hands of Whyte in March.
In the last few weeks, there have been numerous observers who are calling for Joseph Parker to dump his current team - and hire a new promoter and new trainers. Parker's career is guided by David Higgins of Duco Events, and the boxer is trained by well known veteran coach Kevin Barry.
According to David Higgins, promoter for former WBO heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker, there will be no appeal filed over last month's defeat at the hands of Dillian Whyte at the O2 Arena in London.
Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is not paying any attention to the critics. Last year, Parker was undefeated with a perfect 24-0 record. In 2018, he's lost two fights in back to back fashion. In March, he lost a twelve round unanimous decision in a high stakes unification against Anthony Joshua. And then last month, Parker lost a twelve round decision to top contender Dillian Whyte.
THE CONCLUSIONS I drew from watching the heavyweights go at it on Saturday night all came back to one man, a certain Tyson Fury. As someone in the game of promoting fights and plotting careers, when I watch the business end of shows my thoughts always come back to assessing the form for my own fighters.
Joseph Parker has no intention of walking away from boxing after losing to Dillian Whyte - and would be happy to do it all over again after the two heavyweights combined to produce a thriller at the O2 Arena.