22 Jul 2025

Joseph Parker pushed as potential opponent for Usyk

From Checkpoint, 4:30 pm on 22 July 2025

New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker has said he is only interested in serious fights and won't entertain a bout against an influencer turned fighter. Parker is being touted as a potential opponent for heavyweight boxing's undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk - a fight that Parker's manager believes would be a test for the New Zealander, but one he would be up for. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.