French boxer Carlos Takam says Joseph Parker and fighting in New Zealand hold no fears for him. Takam and Parker clash in south Auckland on May 21 in an IBF heavyweight eliminator.
Carlos Takam has broken his silence on his looming battle with Joseph Parker, saying New Zealand's rising heavyweight has made a mistake in taking him on. With the rival camps finally agreeing to a May 21 date in south Auckland for their crucial IBF heavyweight eliminator, it seems the trash talk has started.
Joseph Parker's heavyweight showdown with Carlos Takam could cost close to $2 million but promoters are confident of making a profit despite opting to stage the bout in a small arena.
Carlos Takam's camp are talking tough, predicting a knockout loss for Joseph Parker in the IBF heavyweight eliminator. Details for the Auckland fight on May 21 were to be confirmed at a media conference on Wednesday.
May 21 has officially become the night of the heavyweight. The latest event added to the mix is a terrific matchup in the form of a semifinal title elimination bout. Rising unbeaten contender Joseph Parker and veteran Carlos Takam will square off May 21 in Parker's hometown of Auckland, New Zealand.
Invercargill have been trumped by Auckland in a quest to host Joseph Parker's world title eliminator boxing bout in May. Parker's promoters Duco announced last month Parker will take on Frenchman Carlos Takam with the winner set to fight for the IBF world title against either Anthony Joshua or Charles Martin.
Duco Events are willing to put up more than $1m in money for the two fighters, pushing it beyond the million-dollar mark shared by David Tua and Shane Cameron for their 2009 extravaganza in Hamilton.
IBO/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has offered New Zealander Joseph Parker a vote of confidence as he prepares for his next bout. The 24-year-old Aucklander is ranked at No.6 by the IBF, and is scheduled to meet No.5 Carlos Takam on May 21 in a title eliminator bout at a venue yet to be decided.
Drug testing and neutral officials have already been agreed to as the rival camps of heavyweight boxers Joseph Parker and Carlos Takam begin negotiations to host their world title eliminator.
Joseph Parker says he and British star Anthony Joshua have both taken "risky fights" as they look to enhance their prospects in the rejuvenated heavyweight division. Joshua takes on IBF world champion Charles Martin in a title fight in London early next month. Parker fights rugged Frenchman Carlos Takam to be the IBF's mandatory challenger, earning the right to take on the winner of Joshua v Martin.