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Hearn: Parker the pick for AJ
- Updated: September 23, 2016
Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua is ‘unlikely’ to face Hughie Fury as the IBF champion is instead set to defend his title against Joseph Parker.
Joshua will make the second defence of his IBF title on November 26, and his promoter Hearn has been considering a list of possible foes for the unbeaten 26-year-old.
Trainer Peter Fury suggested earlier this week that his son had been offered a shot at the IBF belt, but Hearn has been unable to agree terms and mandatory challenger Parker is now the front-runner to face Joshua, if he successfully comes through his fight with Alexander Dimitrenko on October 1.
Hearn told Sky Sports: “Is Hughie Fury the right fight? It’s a domestic fight. Obviously it’s got the …
