04-07-2022, 04:18 PM
Joseph Parker v Joe Joyce fight talks making 'good progress'
Duncan Johnstone
Joseph Parker has reignited his heavyweight career with an impressive second win over Derek Chisora.
Negotiations for Joseph Parker to fight British heavyweight Joe Joyce are making “good progress”.
With Joyce sitting top of the WBO rankings and Parker one place behind him, the fight has the makings of a title eliminator with the winner in line to challenge for that belt against the victor of champion Oleksandr Usyk’s looming rematch with Anthony Joshua.
Adam Morallee of SJAM management, who handles Joyce, told Sky Sports in the UK: "It's a massive fight. We're still negotiating it - it's not finalised yet but good progress is being made.
"It's the biggest fight outside the top four guys fighting. It's the biggest fight on the heavyweight scene right now.
"We hope we can land it and we hope we can land in the UK for the UK fight fans to watch Joe Joyce continue his ascent to the top of the division."
That backs up Stuff enquiries with Parker’s New Zealand manager David Higgins, though it is understood Parker has other live options to consider as he plots how best to maximise his career off his last fight, a resounding points win over Dereck Chisora in Manchester last December.
Parker has stayed in Britain, consolidating his blossoming partnership with new trainer Andy Lee.
He has kept busy in the gym and has been involved in sparring and training with Tyson Fury as the WBC champion prepares for his title defence against Dillian Whyte on April 24 (NZT) at Wembley Stadium in London.
The 30-year-old Parker (30-2) wants a second run at a heavyweight title and a win over Joyce (13-0) would certainly enhance his claims.
Duncan Johnstone
Joseph Parker has reignited his heavyweight career with an impressive second win over Derek Chisora.
Negotiations for Joseph Parker to fight British heavyweight Joe Joyce are making “good progress”.
With Joyce sitting top of the WBO rankings and Parker one place behind him, the fight has the makings of a title eliminator with the winner in line to challenge for that belt against the victor of champion Oleksandr Usyk’s looming rematch with Anthony Joshua.
Adam Morallee of SJAM management, who handles Joyce, told Sky Sports in the UK: "It's a massive fight. We're still negotiating it - it's not finalised yet but good progress is being made.
"It's the biggest fight outside the top four guys fighting. It's the biggest fight on the heavyweight scene right now.
"We hope we can land it and we hope we can land in the UK for the UK fight fans to watch Joe Joyce continue his ascent to the top of the division."
That backs up Stuff enquiries with Parker’s New Zealand manager David Higgins, though it is understood Parker has other live options to consider as he plots how best to maximise his career off his last fight, a resounding points win over Dereck Chisora in Manchester last December.
Parker has stayed in Britain, consolidating his blossoming partnership with new trainer Andy Lee.
He has kept busy in the gym and has been involved in sparring and training with Tyson Fury as the WBC champion prepares for his title defence against Dillian Whyte on April 24 (NZT) at Wembley Stadium in London.
The 30-year-old Parker (30-2) wants a second run at a heavyweight title and a win over Joyce (13-0) would certainly enhance his claims.