02-13-2017, 04:03 PM
New Zealand would be 'the worst' - Hughie Fury's father on venue for Joseph Parker fight
Peter Fury doesn't want his son fighting in New Zealand.
Hughie Fury's father believes New Zealand would be 'the worst' place for his son to fight Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker for the WBO title.
Duco Events won the purse bid for their bout last Saturday, which means they can choose where Parker will defend his world title.
And Fury's father, Peter, who is credited with mentoring Tyson Fury's victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, says a fight in New Zealand wouldn't be what the Fury camp wants.
Fury's hometown of Manchester has been touted as a possible venue, but Peter Fury says the fight looks destined to be held in Auckland.
"I haven't really got any vibes with it," Fury told iFL TV of New Zealand.
Joseph Parker's WBO belt gives him bargaining options as his handlers plot a path forward for the New Zealand heavyweight.
"At the moment the worst way is going to be New Zealand, we'd like it to be somewhere else,"
"It all depends where it is going to make the most money I suppose and that's not really my end of it. We will have to see.
"My job is getting Hughie mentally focused for the biggest fight of his life so that's what I'll be doing."
Fury said his son's promoters Frank Warren and Mick Hennessy were expecting an update this week on where Parker would defend his WBO world title against the 22-year-old Brit, with an April date on the cards.
For Parker's future, his handlers would prefer Britain's Anthony Joshua to America's Deontay Wilder for a potential unification bout.
The Kiwi's future as WBO champion continues to grab headlines as the clouded heavyweight division looks to map a path towards one dominant fighter.
Wilder, the WBC champion, has called out Parker saying he wants to fight the Kiwi next.
But Parker's mandatory defence against Fury mean Duco boss David Higgins believes it's more appropriate top continue to try to plunder the lucrative UK scene for now.
There is plenty of water to go under the bridge before any unification bouts can take place – Parker has to get past Fury and Joshua needs to beat former champion Wladimir Klitschko in their fight for the IBF and WBA belts at Wembley in late April.
Higgins has Wilder on his radar but has a preference for Joshua at the moment.
"Joe's stock - assuming he wins - will go through the roof in England, therefore it would make sense for Joe to probably target English opportunities next after Fury," Higgins told Sky Sports in Britain.
"For example, if Joshua won, that would be a better unification because Joe's stocks are high. It looks like we are heading down the UK route at the moment and then once you conquer that, the United States is the next logical step."
A unification fight against Joshua rather than Wilder would certainly mean more money for Parker because of the big Brit's superior profile.
There might also be the temptation to chase Klitschko if the veteran can beat Joshua.
Wilder simmers away as a viable option given the American's eagerness for the fight and willingness to travel anywhere for it.
"I think Wilder will happen, but my gut feeling is it's probably a bit further down the track, but not too far away," Higgins told Sky Sports.
"I think the belts will unify. I wouldn't be surprised if within two years' time there is an undisputed heavyweight champion among the crop we are talking about. One will rise to the top."
Parker (22-0) is in Las Vegas training to take on Fury (20-0).
Fury is the younger cousin of Tyson Fury, the former champion who lost his belts as he battled personal issues late last year.
Parker swooped on his opportunity to win the vacant WBO belt by beating Mexico's Andy Ruiz in Auckland in December.
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Peter Fury doesn't want his son fighting in New Zealand.
Hughie Fury's father believes New Zealand would be 'the worst' place for his son to fight Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker for the WBO title.
Duco Events won the purse bid for their bout last Saturday, which means they can choose where Parker will defend his world title.
And Fury's father, Peter, who is credited with mentoring Tyson Fury's victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, says a fight in New Zealand wouldn't be what the Fury camp wants.
Fury's hometown of Manchester has been touted as a possible venue, but Peter Fury says the fight looks destined to be held in Auckland.
"I haven't really got any vibes with it," Fury told iFL TV of New Zealand.
Joseph Parker's WBO belt gives him bargaining options as his handlers plot a path forward for the New Zealand heavyweight.
"At the moment the worst way is going to be New Zealand, we'd like it to be somewhere else,"
"It all depends where it is going to make the most money I suppose and that's not really my end of it. We will have to see.
"My job is getting Hughie mentally focused for the biggest fight of his life so that's what I'll be doing."
Fury said his son's promoters Frank Warren and Mick Hennessy were expecting an update this week on where Parker would defend his WBO world title against the 22-year-old Brit, with an April date on the cards.
For Parker's future, his handlers would prefer Britain's Anthony Joshua to America's Deontay Wilder for a potential unification bout.
The Kiwi's future as WBO champion continues to grab headlines as the clouded heavyweight division looks to map a path towards one dominant fighter.
Wilder, the WBC champion, has called out Parker saying he wants to fight the Kiwi next.
But Parker's mandatory defence against Fury mean Duco boss David Higgins believes it's more appropriate top continue to try to plunder the lucrative UK scene for now.
There is plenty of water to go under the bridge before any unification bouts can take place – Parker has to get past Fury and Joshua needs to beat former champion Wladimir Klitschko in their fight for the IBF and WBA belts at Wembley in late April.
Higgins has Wilder on his radar but has a preference for Joshua at the moment.
"Joe's stock - assuming he wins - will go through the roof in England, therefore it would make sense for Joe to probably target English opportunities next after Fury," Higgins told Sky Sports in Britain.
"For example, if Joshua won, that would be a better unification because Joe's stocks are high. It looks like we are heading down the UK route at the moment and then once you conquer that, the United States is the next logical step."
A unification fight against Joshua rather than Wilder would certainly mean more money for Parker because of the big Brit's superior profile.
There might also be the temptation to chase Klitschko if the veteran can beat Joshua.
Wilder simmers away as a viable option given the American's eagerness for the fight and willingness to travel anywhere for it.
"I think Wilder will happen, but my gut feeling is it's probably a bit further down the track, but not too far away," Higgins told Sky Sports.
"I think the belts will unify. I wouldn't be surprised if within two years' time there is an undisputed heavyweight champion among the crop we are talking about. One will rise to the top."
Parker (22-0) is in Las Vegas training to take on Fury (20-0).
Fury is the younger cousin of Tyson Fury, the former champion who lost his belts as he battled personal issues late last year.
Parker swooped on his opportunity to win the vacant WBO belt by beating Mexico's Andy Ruiz in Auckland in December.
- Stuff