02-12-2017, 10:46 AM
Hughie Fury: After I Beat Parker, He'll Probably Win Another Title
Heavyweight contender Hughie Fury has come out in praise of his upcoming opponent Joseph Parker, but believes he has what it takes to defeat the unbeaten WBO title holder.
Fury, 22, has been lined up as the first mandatory challenger of Parker's WBO belt, with the cousin of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury stating that he doesn't care where fight takes place.
"It doesn't matter to me if it's anywhere, in the desert, in the car park, I'm happy to fight. I'm not bothered, long as title on line and I'm bringing it back," Fury told BoxNation. "I've travelled all around world. I had my first pro fight in Canada, then New York, I've fought in Romania. I've been everywhere so it doesn't matter to me where the fight is going to be."
Fury hasn't fought since last April's technical decision win over Fred Kassi, and boasts a record of 20 wins and 10 knockouts in his professional run, similar to Parker, who is unbeaten after 22 fights and has 18 knockouts.
Parker struggled a little to win a twelve round majority decision over Andy Ruiz in December to capture the world title. Fury still sees him as one of the best out there.
"I rate Parker as one of the best heavyweights out there at the minute, it's going to be a cracking fight but I believe I am the best heavyweight out there and I'm going to prove that.
"It doesn't matter what he brings, whatever it is I have an answer for it. At the end of the day I'm ready and prepared."
"[Parker is] a good young talent and I believe when I beat him he'll probably come back and get another title but, trust me, I'm bringing that title back."
Parker's promoters Duco Events are still ratifying the logistics of the fight between the two, however it is believed that the bout will take place in Auckland in April.
Heavyweight contender Hughie Fury has come out in praise of his upcoming opponent Joseph Parker, but believes he has what it takes to defeat the unbeaten WBO title holder.
Fury, 22, has been lined up as the first mandatory challenger of Parker's WBO belt, with the cousin of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury stating that he doesn't care where fight takes place.
"It doesn't matter to me if it's anywhere, in the desert, in the car park, I'm happy to fight. I'm not bothered, long as title on line and I'm bringing it back," Fury told BoxNation. "I've travelled all around world. I had my first pro fight in Canada, then New York, I've fought in Romania. I've been everywhere so it doesn't matter to me where the fight is going to be."
Fury hasn't fought since last April's technical decision win over Fred Kassi, and boasts a record of 20 wins and 10 knockouts in his professional run, similar to Parker, who is unbeaten after 22 fights and has 18 knockouts.
Parker struggled a little to win a twelve round majority decision over Andy Ruiz in December to capture the world title. Fury still sees him as one of the best out there.
"I rate Parker as one of the best heavyweights out there at the minute, it's going to be a cracking fight but I believe I am the best heavyweight out there and I'm going to prove that.
"It doesn't matter what he brings, whatever it is I have an answer for it. At the end of the day I'm ready and prepared."
"[Parker is] a good young talent and I believe when I beat him he'll probably come back and get another title but, trust me, I'm bringing that title back."
Parker's promoters Duco Events are still ratifying the logistics of the fight between the two, however it is believed that the bout will take place in Auckland in April.