Who Joseph Parker will fight next is still anybody's guess. With the WBA now joining the WBO in giving Tyson Fury 10 days to give reason why he shouldn't be stripped there are potentially opportunities aplenty.
Parker 2.5kg heavier than his fight against Takam. Looks like pushing tin has beefed him up abit. This is the first time he was included weights into his training camps, previously is was all body weight exercises.
Yep hes also coming across more confident in general. Saying that, Ive got this strange feeling about this fight. Either he's gonna look really, really good or really bad. Still can't see him losing it though.
Parker Dimitrnko Weigh in. Both looking in superb shape. Got a funny feeling about this fight. .... This content is protected
I think what I was most happy about was the new found sporting mongrel Jo has. The killer instinct so to speak. He was always aggressive but this was different, spiteful even. His evasion of the jab looked a lot better and he's definitely got some method in his madness now. The first knock down was wonderfully setup for the right hand so he's definitely implementing strategies. Looks more refined. Looked a bit more jacked and possibly gave him more power. He's doing what I think he should have earlier - being patient and attacking in calculated spurts instead of an all out frenzy. I would love to see him vs Ruiz, a guy who wouldn't be a stationary target and will make him think about what's coming back. Dimitrenko looked like he didn't like the power at all. Definitely not a warrior but credit for stepping in. The shot was a foul for sure, maybe it's turned into a NC but that shouldn't phase anyone. Onwards and upwards. ... Nb: If Jo wins the WBO and Izu is currently WBO #13.......unlikely now but who knows in yrs to come. ...
Joseph Parker's promoters 95% sure title fight against Andy Ruiz will be in Auckland Joseph Parker's promoters, Duco, say they are 95 per cent through negotiations for holding a world heavyweight boxing title fight in Auckland against Andy Ruiz Junior on December 10. Duco's Dean Lonergan spoke to Bob Arum, Ruiz Jr's promoter, on Saturday, several hours before Parker's victory over Alexander Dimitrenko in Manukau. The conversation was a good one. Lonergan said of his dealings with Top Rank promoter Arum: "We settled on the fight being held in New Zealand. We settled on a date which is December 10, and we're within cooee of settling on the money. "We have a lot of work to do but I would say right now that we are 95 per cent sure the fight will be held right here in New Zealand and more than likely Auckland given it's the biggest market." Lonergan said Eden Park, North Harbour Stadium and Mt Smart were outdoor options for the fight, with the downtown Vector Arena the indoor option. Apart from money, the fight is also contingent on WBO and WBA champion Tyson Fury being stripped of his belts, which appears only a formality.
More from Duco from another article : “We’re going to be in discussions with a number of promoters around the world. I’ve spoken to Bob Arum. I’ll be speaking to Bernd Boente. He’s Klitschko’s manager. I also have dialogue open with Eddie Hearn. It’s been well noted that the Joshua fight is down for November 26. We’ve got one more fight to finish the year. I’d like to think that it’s going to be for the world title one way or another. "We’ve got him to the point where he’s No.1 with the WBO, and No.1 with the IBF. It’s fair to say that we couldn’t be in a stronger position going forward. We’ll sit down as a team and make a decision which way to go. I think it would be pretty fantastic to bring the title fight to New Zealand. But at the end of the day, we’re going to see which opportunities arise from tonight’s victory. The discussions with Eddie Hearn are meticulous.”
Second article doesn't sounds as promising . I think Ruiz is a good test and hardly a duck. Anyone would jump for a chance to fight for a belt at home, and Hearn is in a mess with his Nov 26 date anyway. JP vs AJ will happen soon enough if not 2017 then in a yr or 2