WBO INTERNATIONAL SUPER middleweight champion Zach Parker, along with his promoter Frank Warren and manager Neil Marsh, convened at the BT Sport Studios for the opening press conference ahead of his challenge for the WBO Interim world title against the unbeaten two-weight world champion Demetrius Andrade on May 21.

"On a number of fronts it was important to win the purse bid for this fight. It is for the Interim title so for the winner there is Canelo - who is the current champion - fighting next at light heavyweight. Is he going to stay at that weight where the winner of this will get a shot at him because the mandatory will be due. If he gives up the title the winner of this Interim title will be installed as champion," said Parker's promoter, Frank Warren.

Pride Park Stadium, the home of Derby County Football Club will play host to the big event.

Andrade, who is awaiting a passport renewal, joined proceedings over Zoom.

Parker is pumped top get Andrade in the ring on home soil.

"This is the biggest fight of my career and I am going to take it with both hands. He is a two-weight world champion but he is getting on a bit now and I just think it is my time because I am up and coming," Parker said.

"I want to say thanks to Frank Warren and all my team for getting behind me and getting this in Derby, especially at my football club at Pride Park. I am just looking forward to the fight now.

"I think everything is going in my favor, Obviously I am young, it is happening in my backyard and the reaction from the crowd has been huge. It will favor me and I will show it on fight night.

"He is coming up a weight and I just think I am too big and too strong. You've seen in other fights he's been hurt. When I land I won't let up and I will get him out of there."