Joseph Parker addresses Moses Itauma rumours after Wardley fight confirmation

Following the affirmation of this intriguing bout, Parker appeared on the Ariel Helwani Present and revealed Moses Itauma was an possibility for this struggle.

New Zealander Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) has bounced again in fashion since shedding to Joe Joyce in 2022. At present, the WBO necessary, Parker, is taking an enormous danger, dealing with the big-punching Wardley.

It speaks volumes about his character, as many fighters would sit and wait to see what Usyk does, however Parker is dealing with a harmful opponent.

Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs) was comprehensively outboxed earlier than touchdown an enormous proper hand to KO Justis Huni. That win adopted his rematch domination over Frazer Clarke.

When showing on The Ariel Helwani present, Parker spoke on the Wardley struggle: “Fabio Wardley is just not on my stage. I do know he’s had some good wins and he’s acquired an excellent story… however there’s ranges to this recreation.”

This confidence stems from a string of spectacular performances from Parker, who was requested by Helwani if Itauma was ever an possibility: “I stated to the workforce, anybody, anyplace, anytime. Moses is a really proficient fighter, however once more, I’ll again myself towards everybody. I’ll again myself towards King Kong. Put me in with anybody, I’ll smash anybody.”

Joseph Parker’s wonderful run of kind

Because the loss to Joyce, Parker, below the tutelage of Andy Lee, has been in spectacular kind, profitable six fights in a row. His upset wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang catapulted the 33-year-old into world title competition. 

Parker was attributable to face Daniel Dubois earlier than his late withdrawal, main Parker to cease Martin Bakole within the second spherical of their bout.

If anybody is deserving of dealing with Usyk, it’s Parker, however first, he has to navigate previous the damaging Wardley.