Joseph Parker

[craigyid14]

They won't name him until after the Sol fight anyway.

[diehard]

Stu already said no to me about Miller, whom I'd love for Parker to fight. Ruiz and Stiverne are sparring partners on occasion, so I doubt them. They are looking at someone similar to AJ, so Duhaupas or Molina stand out. And Washington would be a good one. Just a matter of how much they want to chance their arm.

[diehard]

Here's the article about Parker's rankings:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/80880527/joseph-parker-moves-up-heavyweight-rankings-as-he-awaits-ibf-title-shot

[Msreef]

Really hoping for Parker vs Browne in September. Duco should be hungry for it, lots of money in it for them. Whether KB allows it will be another thing, but it will be a good test before Joshua.

[diehard]

Is September the end of Browne's 6 month ban? If so, great fight for Parker. AND, Browne would probably come to Invercargill.

[Msreef]

Yep it is. Browne should be keen for it too after being stripped. About the only chance he has to make some huge money if he beats Parker. Probably not a bad pay day fighting Parker either.

[diehard]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/81060347/joseph-parker-to-have-scans-on-his-sore-elbows-as-training-looms-for-next-bout

[diehard]

The real attraction for fighting Parker now is the chance to be the mandatory if the opponent wins. Even if they have to come to NZ. Should make Stu's job easier.

[NakiFan]

Not happy to hear about that elbow....

[diehard]

Except that it didn't hurt once he was back from vacation. Parker thinks he overused it. It just needs to be managed better. Smart thing was to go for scans. Let's see what happens when he starts up his training again. Hopefully it doesn't come back.