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Joseph Parker admits he’d be open to a future conflict with Tyson Fury Picture Credit score: @joeboxerparker Instagram Joseph Parker admits he’d be keen to place his friendship apart with Tyson Fury for a future heavyweight showdown.
Parker was ringside to witness Fury’s defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Might and can probably be in Riyadh once more on December 21 to see if he can acquire revenge over the Ukrainian.
Ought to ‘The Gypsy King’ emerge victorious and rip away the WBA, WBC and WBO belts and Parker captures the IBF title from Daniel Dubois on February 22, the New Zealander insists he would haven’t any points with dealing with Fury in what could be an undisputed title conflict.
“If Tyson beats Usyk,” the 32-year-old instructed DAZN.
“Like I want to fight the best in the world.
Parker is in confident form ahead of his clash with Dubois (Photo Credit: Ed Mulholland Matchroom, SportingNews)
“And if he beats Usyk, he’s the best in the world.
“He’s a great friend of mine, but I will fight anyone and everyone to be the best, because I know I’m the best.”
Fury has beforehand dismissed a gathering with Parker, a long-time buddy and coaching companion.
An extra impediment would look like the truth that each males share the identical coach in former middleweight world champion, Andy Lee.
Fury and Usyk will sq. off once more on December 21 Picture Credit score: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
Parker heads into his showdown with Dubois, unbeaten in 5 bouts, together with victories over Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder.
With the chance to change into a two-time heavyweight world champion, Parker insists his motivation is much larger than when he first grew to become heavyweight champion in 2016.
“I had the chance to fight for the championship of the world when I was 24-years-old in 2016,” he instructed Fox Sports activities Australia.
“As a fighter, the dream is to fight for the championship of the world.
“I’ve done that once, but to get the second opportunity to do it again, I feel like this is going to be different.
Fury congratulated Parker after his win over Zhang in March Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
“I’m a lot more mature as a fighter, as a person, as a father.
“The motivation is different, I’m more disciplined and I’m hungry to be two-time world champion and that’s a goal of mine.
“I’ve got the opportunity now and I’m going to take it with both hands.”
