By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
As officially announced yesterday, former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (29-2-1, 21 KOs) will clash with Derek Chisora (32-11, 23 KOs) on December 18 in a rematch at the AO Arena, Manchester, England. Parker scored a split decision over Chisora in May.
”There were other offers on the table and talk of fighting Joe Joyce, but we felt a Chisora rematch made sense,” Parker’s manager David Higgins told Stuff. ”They are both household names in New Zealand and the UK and are globally recognized. The first fight was close … we saw it as a close but clear win to Joseph, and we’ve decided it’s worthy of a rematch.”
Parker’s best years are probably in the rear view mirror by now, so here’s hoping the gutsy old warrior Chisora can pull out a win. I wouldn’t rule it out.
I think Parker may well still have it,he’s only young and if he’s grown some ” mongrel ” we might see something above and beyond the boring stuff he’s put out there in the past.Go for the neck,not for the points !!
If Joseph Parker was interested in moving forward he would fight Joyce. Winning against Chisora will do nothing as far as legacy. Chisora has an amazing resume and always seem to be in a big fight. Hope he’s doing good with his money and dont need these fights.
Joyce yes
Chisora no thanks
Apparently, Parker wants no parts of Joyce. His manager is lying when he says fighting Chisora makes sense.
This is a waste of time and braincells, Chisoras an old warhorse who gives his all, but he’s fading now. I thought Parker won fair and square, if Parker wants to move forward this isn’t the fight to take.
HW is one frustrating division at the moment with no clear champ, guess its a toss up between AJ / Fury.
But Furys got Wilder next and AJs got Usyk.
These 2 shouldve fought at least 2-3 years ago, but the wait goes on… as their primes come and go.
Still looking on the positive side, AJ Usyk should be interesting, so should Fury Wilder 3.
Welcome to modern boxing. Win some fights, get a high ranking or an alphabelt and then wait for big money fights. It’s not just the HW division, but most of the more popular divisions are filled with potential good fights. Unfortunately, when top ranked fighters only fight at most once or twice a year, risk taking is uncommon.
Boxing isn’t just dying, it’s committing suicide.
Yeah I know, it’s a frustrating sport to follow, it’s not what it was, and was never the cleanest sport out there. You’re analogy is a good one… Committing suicide.
Makes sense.lol in past u say u want big dogs.chisora old news.klitchko days not today. Fight joice.or we know u scared. Put ya money where ya mouth is higgens.only u getting payed good
i’ll give chisora his dues, he stays busy will fight anyone, and he don’t make it easy on anybody, a true class a gate keeper
Parkers career is stagnating and not going anywhere by fighting Chisora again. Both of them are second tier heavyweights that are not on the level of the real top contenders or champions.
Chisora in 2! got robbed in 1st fight.
Parker is always such a disappointment.