Parker eyeing time out after final 2014 bout
Elliott Smith, Newstalk ZB
December 6, 2014, 4:34 pm
Joseph Parker's eyeing some time out after he completes a fifth and final fight in 2014.
The Kiwi heavyweight squares off against Brazilian boxer Irineu Beato Costa Junior tonight in Hamilton, looking to preserve his unbeaten career record.
Parker says the workload has taken its toll.
He says it's felt like he's lived at the gym this year, but is looking forward to a break post-fight.
Parker boasts a negligible 2cm height advantage over Costa Junior
It's a smaller advantage than most of his previous fights and Parker says that changes his training and mindset.
He says it means he has to change up his combinations and punch upwards.
Parker is expected to be in the ring around 11pm.
Elliott Smith, Newstalk ZB
December 6, 2014, 4:34 pm
Joseph Parker's eyeing some time out after he completes a fifth and final fight in 2014.
The Kiwi heavyweight squares off against Brazilian boxer Irineu Beato Costa Junior tonight in Hamilton, looking to preserve his unbeaten career record.
Parker says the workload has taken its toll.
He says it's felt like he's lived at the gym this year, but is looking forward to a break post-fight.
Parker boasts a negligible 2cm height advantage over Costa Junior
It's a smaller advantage than most of his previous fights and Parker says that changes his training and mindset.
He says it means he has to change up his combinations and punch upwards.
Parker is expected to be in the ring around 11pm.