Joseph Parker: Refreshed and reignited with heavyweight title in sight

Joseph Parker: Refreshed and reignited with heavyweight title in sight

Author: Newshub June 29, 2021 Duration: 40:52
Former WBO heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker makes his Fight Club debut this week. The Kiwi is in Las Vegas, training with WBC champ, Tyson Fury - ahead of The Gypsy King's title defence against Deontay Wilder. Parker is coming off the back of a tough win against Derek Chisora, who he reveals is likely to be his next opponent. Parker gives us his thoughts on the heavyweight boxing landscape, his new life under new trainer Andy Lee and why he believes the best is yet to come.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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