Parker vs. Dimitrenko

Joseph Parker Apologized To Dimitrenko For Illegal Punch

Heavyweight contender Joseph Parker admits he apologized for an illegal punch that landed on Alexander Dimitrenko last Saturday night. Dimitrenko was the tallest opponent of Parker's career. The undefeated New Zealand puncher had few issues in the fi...

Joseph Parker's Promoter Wants Title Shot as Soon as Possible

Promoters for Joseph Parker will look to fast-track a world title bout after the Kiwi boxer's crushing win over Alexander Dimitrenko. Parker, 24, cruised past his Ukrainian foe with a third-round TKO in Manukau after landing a right body blow that le...

WBO Rep on Dimitrenko Protest: He Was Looking For a Way Out!

As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Alexander Dimitrenko has vowed to challenge the decision in Saturday night's controversial bout between him and New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker.

Dimitrenko Furious, Plans To Protest KO Loss To Joseph Parker

An angry Alexander Dimitrenko plans to protest his controversial heavyweight loss to Joseph Parker, though his argument looks likely to fall on deaf ears.

Promoter: Going Forward, Parker Will Be One Dangerous Bastard!

Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau, South Auckland - In front of a sold out, capacity crowd in South Auckland, undefeated heavyweight Joseph Parker, squared off against giant Russian, Alexander Dimitrenko in a must-win fight in order to keep secure his...

Parker Stops Dimitrenko In Three, Retains Mandatory Slot

Joseph Parker retained his mandatory position in the heavyweight division with another stoppage. The New Zealander advanced his undefeated ledger to 21-0 with 18 early endings at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau City. Parker, 24, demolished f...

Joseph Parker Aims To Make a Big Statement With Dimitrenko

New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker needs more than a win against Alexander Dimitrenko on Saturday night, he must deliver a statement performance.

Photos: Joseph Parker, Alexander Dimitrenko - Ready For War

New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker is relishing "fighting like a small man" as he looks to get past massive Russian Alexander Dimitrenko to keep his world title dream alive.

Parker Sees Benefits of Fighting in UK Prior To Joshua Showdown

If everything goes well on Saturday night in Manukau City, New Zealand, Joseph Parker (20-0) could see himself facing IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (17-0) or Olympic bronze medalist David Price in the United Kingdom on November 26th.

Dimitrenko: Parker is Looking Past Me, He's Focused on Joshua

Alexander Dimitrenko has accused Joseph Parker of looking past him, though the Kiwi heavyweight says he's been cutting out social and mainstream media to avoid the world title talk distracting him from beating the giant Russian.

Joseph Parker Avoids Social Media as Fight Rumors Swirl

New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker is staying off social media as speculation surrounding his next fight intensifies. Parker is set to face Russian giant Alexander Dimitrenko on Saturday in his 22nd professional fight but it's his next bout...

Parker's Trainer: Dimitrenko is Bigger Challenge Than Haumono

#1 ranked IBF heavyweight contender Joseph Parker (20-0) has a lot at stake Saturday in New Zealand when he faces Alexander Dimitrenko at the Vodafone Events Centre. A loss would at least temporarily halt Parker's title aspirations as it would strip...

Photos: Joseph Parker, Alexander Dimitrenko - Go Face To Face

Joseph Parker's raw emotion shown at yesterday's press conference could be a sign of the pressure and expectation he is under as the Kiwi boxer prepares for his fight next week against unknown Alexander Dimitrenko.

Parker: Dimitrenko's Height Will Prepare Me For Champions

Joseph Parker (20-0) will step foot in the squared circle for the fourth time in 2016 on October 1st. Standing across from him will be 6'7.5" Russian giant Alexander Dimitrenko (38-2). Parker's mandatory position against IBF heavyweight champion An...

Joseph Parker Feels Power is More Fierce With Improved Training

Joseph Parker has sounded an ominous warning to his rivals, saying a new weights programme has added to his thunderous power. And he's adamant it hasn't come at the expense of his notorious speed.