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Parker to pick Ruiz, if not AJ
- Updated: September 29, 2016
Joseph Parker may target a WBO heavyweight title fight if he is not granted a mandatory shot at IBF champion Anthony Joshua in November, says the New Zealander’s promoter.
Parker was last week considered the favourite to face Joshua on November 26 at Manchester Arena, but Tyson Fury’s withdrawal from his WBO and WBA title defence against Wladimir Klitschko due to a medical condition could drastically change the heavyweight picture.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has been holding talks about a replacement fight between Joshua and Klitschko while they wait to see if Fury will be stripped of his belts, and Parker’s promotional team have also discussed an alternative WBO clash with Andy Ruiz Jr.
Dean Lonergan, Parker’s promoter, remains open to a “massive fight” with Joshua but will hold further talks with Top Rank’s Bob Arum as he waits for confirmation of the IBF title holder’s future plans.
Lonergan exclusively told Sky Sports: “I spoke to [Top Rank matchmaker] Bruce Trampler today who informed me that Andy Ruiz Jr, his …
