From the age of three, all the toys Joseph played with were related to boxing. In the final he was opposed by Ospanov Doszham from Kazakhstan. In their fourth contest, Fa and Parker fought in a do-or-die opportunity to secure a place at the 2012 Summer Olympics during the Oceania Boxing Championships in Canberra, Australia. The judges scored the fight 118–110, 118–110, and 119–109 in favour of Joshua. It's 4lbs up on the 17st 4lbs he was against Joseph Parker, but not quite the mammoth 18st 2lbs before his takedown of Carlos Takam. Parker won his first gold medal at the 2011 Ararufa Games in Darwin, Australia. Joseph Parker is at his ideal weight for his heavyweight clash against Irineu Beato Costa Junior tonight in Hamilton. He was really awkward and his movement was good, but I caught him with the harder punches I felt." [121][122] Three days before the fight, it was confirmed a sell-out. The then 18-year-old beat Canadian Didier Bence 14:7 in a fiery contest, charging home late in the third and final round when it appeared the fight was slipping away. Joseph Parker, who is known for his speed and pace, mentioned during the preparation for his fight against Andy Ruiz that he could improve his game if he gained a little more weight and muscles. I know what is at stake. A Hamilton physical education school teacher and former Waikato Rugby league representative, Garmonsway had only three professional boxing bouts, amounting to two wins and one loss. [6] His father Dempsey was named after world heavyweight champion American boxer Jack Dempsey. [28] At the 50th Belgrade annual boxing tournament, Parker ended his amateur career defeating 2012 London Olympics berth winner, Johan Linde of Australia, to claim his third gold. Her Parents, Age, Dating, Boyfriend, Bio, Tichina Arnold Husband, Net Worth, Daughter, Family Life and Other Facts, Tara Wallace Bio, Age, Kids, Net Worth, Family, Other Facts. [152] He was not present when Tavita gave birth to their daughter, named after his sister and his mother, as he was in Las Vegas preparing. From his amateur boxing career, the WBO heavyweight champion has made his way to notoriety, fame, and the awards that go with it. During his training for his battle with Andy Ruiz, Joseph Parker, who is known for his speed and agility, said that gaining a little more weight and muscle will help him strengthen his game. Weight: 200+ lb (90,72+ kg) Height: 6′ 4″ (193 cm) Reach: 76″ (193 cm) Stance: orthodox. Trainer Kevin Barry commented that the Dimitrenko bout was a preparation for his eventual heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua. Discussions and negotiations began after Fury was expected to be stripped of his WBO belt over inactivity and testing positive for cocaine. So I stuck behind the jab and I made sure anything that was coming back, I was switched on, I was focused and 12 rounds, baby! The referee was breaking the action each time both boxers were on the inside, even when they were still throwing shots. Joseph Parker: Nickname "AJ" "JP" Hometown: Watford, England: Auckland, New Zealand: Pre-fight record: 20–0 (20 KOs) 24–0 (18 KOs) Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Weight: 242.2 lb (109.9 kg) 236.7 lb (107.4 kg) Style: Orthodox: Orthodox: Recognition: WBA (Super), IBF, & IBO heavyweight champion: WBO heavyweight champion But before Fury vacated, Duco Events promoter Dean Lonergan announced in early October he had been negotiating an alternative WBO title fight against Andy Ruiz, suggesting he had a chance of reaching a deal with Bob Arum. After a post-fight interview, Higgins suggested he was looking at Japan after making a comment that there had never been a Japanese heavyweight world champion. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Joseph Parker of the Chattanooga Mocs. Continue reading to learn more about Joseph Parker’s Estimated Net Worth, Age, Biography, Career, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki. [137][138], Come fight night Parker demonstrated far more aggression and intent than he had for sometime and knocked out Flores in the third round. The pair competed in the super-heavyweight final, Fa defeating Parker in a 8-4 decision. Joseph Parker remains king of the New Zealand heavyweights and on track to push towards the best fighters in the world division after securing a unanimous decision victory over Junior Fa. [11] Both his parents migrated to New Zealand from Samoa in the early 1980s. [48] The fight took place with Parker winning a unanimous decision after twelve rounds, in front of a vocal home crowd at South Auckland's Vodafone Events Centre in New Zealand. The fight was called off 1 minute and 36 seconds into round three.[54]. [145] When he was sixteen years old, he went international. [79] Parker later admitted he had problems connecting against Cojanu. [72] But it was eventually called off after Fury pulled out claiming an injury less than two weeks out from the event. This mostly had a negative impact on Parker, where he was seen to have the most success. [158], Won vacant WBO Oriental heavyweight title, Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand, Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, Retained WBC-OPBF and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles. Parker was awarded the victory by way of a six-point winning margin. Name: Joe Parker Height: 5 Feet 9.5 Inches Weight: 184 Position: WR/PR/KR College: University of Wyoming (2015-2016) Tennessee Chattanooga (2017-2018) Twitter: @Joe_Parker_3 Tell us about your hometown, and what you love most about it? The fight went the 12 round distance, with two judges scoring the fight 118–110 in favour of Parker and the third judge had it 114–114, giving Parker the win via majority decision. [92][93] It was later reported that Parker's team were looking at Browne as a potential match-up if they failed to land a unification fight with WBA, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs). [84], Parker retained his world title on fight night. [149] Parker had four opponents in the super-heavyweight division, one being Fa. He made it clear that the result would not be investigated or overturned. Parker quoted saying it's not up to him and we are fighters and let's leave it to the judges to decide.[39]. Parker, 21, weighed in at 102.9 kg, while his out-spoken South African opponent measured up at a hefty 116.5 kg at Trusts Stadium, where the fight will take place. Their first encounter was at the 2009 Boxing New Zealand National Championships held in Rotorua. Born: January 9, 1992 (28 age) Nationality: New Zealand. [53] Parker started off strong knocking down Dimitrenko in round one. Weight: 425 lb. In late October, the Parker versus Andy Ruiz title fight had been officially sanctioned by the WBO. He was in Las Vegas when his daughter Elizabeth Ah-Sue Sala Parker was born. Age: 24. Joseph Dennis Parker, OM (born 9 January 1992), is a New Zealand professional boxer of Samoan heritage. After round 6, Whyte began to show fatigue. Prior to the fight being announced, Parker and his handlers twice avoided fighting Takam the previous year because of the risk involved. Currently, Abyss, real name Joseph Parker currently works for WWE as a backstage producer. It showcased as the main event at The Night of the Young Champions from ABA Stadium in 2010. As an amateur he represented New Zealand at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the super-heavyweight division, and narrowly missed qualification for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Joseph had his first real fight at the age of twelve. [8] He was trained by Grant Arkell and former boxer Manny Santos. [118][119] On the morning of 7 June, it was confirmed that Parker would instead return to the UK for a third-straight fight on 28 July at The O2 Arena in London against Dillian Whyte (23-1, 17 KOs) on Sky Box Office. In late 2016, Laine Tavita announced that she was expecting Parker’s child. Whyte along with Dave Higgins explained their reasons as to why the fight deserved to be on the PPV platform. Parker took over in the championship rounds but was unable to put Whyte away. On January 23, 2016, Jason Bergman proved to be Parker’s toughest challenge in a long time as he used the dazzling Parker to win and extended the game into the round of eight. frame from Purvis, MS who attends Purvis HS. Right now we don't know about body measurements. Parker stated he would continue fighting for another five years. [91], On 7 November, it was reported that Australian boxer Lucas Browne had signed a deal to challenge Parker for his WBO title. If the first knock down was ruled as a clash of heads, the decision would have been a split draw, officially making the judges scores 112–114, 114-112 and 113-113. He ended 2015 by adding the WBA Oceania and WBC Eurasia Pacific Boxing Council heavyweight belt to his collection. Parker was humble in defeat and stated he would back stronger, "Today I got beaten by a better champion, bigger man. In the end it was the Croatian who managed to gain the upper hand in the final round and push ahead to an 8:6 victory. Athletic frame with long limbs and plenty of room to fill out and project upon. He won silver after defeating Jozsef Zsigmond in the semifinals. A replay was shown later in the evening which saw an increase. "[130] Parker's trainer Kevin Barry was very vocal after the fight regarding Whyte's rough tactics, claiming he should have had points taken off. [7] Parker grew up in the large suburb of Mangere in Auckland, and attended Marcellin College in the suburb of Hillsborough. In a statement, Higgins said, "It’s clear that the clash of heads in the second round had a significant impact on the fight. They traded punches in a closely matched bout that saw the scores remain within one point of each other for most of the match. Rikishi. [19] There he fought Croatia's Filip Hrgović. Height: 6′2" Typical weight: 18 st. 3 lbs (255 pounds) Record: … After a series of fights and victories in New Zealand and America, he competed against the South African Francois Botha and defeated the former heavyweight contender in the second round. Just back to the drawing board." Recorded a 7.90 second 60-yard dash time. This value will definitely skyrocket in a few years. Moreover, his earning potential has increased with every match. Parker and Junior Fa fought four times during their amateur careers, with two victories and two defeats each. [64] As speculation grew, confirmation of the Parker versus Fury fight became closer after promoter Frank Warren indicated he would be announcing details of a fight in the coming week. Parker came in at 108.9kgs, a weight that stacks up as around average for his career, while Fa tipped the scales at 118.1kgs. Whyte said he was not impressed with Parker's performance and wanted to go head-to-head with him later in the year. [153], Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi awarded Parker the Order of Merit Award at the 2017 Government's Honours and Awards. [59] Arum told ESPN.com that he was in talks with the WBO about making it for the vacant title. Who is Joseph Parker Dating? Born on January 9, 1992, in Auckland, New Zealand. Parker had little trouble with his opponent, with the referee ending the contest in the first round. [26] After winning the semifinals against Jake Ageidu, he met Emile Gineste from Tahiti in the Final. Both boxers showed great respect for each other throughout the bout. Hearn jokingly said they were over-paying Parker, with the deal being 65–35. Joshua's tape on his left glove kept coming loose and he was ordered to go back to his corner for a re-tape. At the 2010 Commonwealth Games, he defeated Didier Bence (Canada) in a knockout system. • I was born in Coral Springs, Florida and raised in Castle Rock, Colorado. Parker started on the backfoot in the opening rounds allowing Joshua to take the rounds. His charge responded with a flurry of punches which lowered former champion Tatupu two minutes into the second round. Whyte also starting using roughhouse tactics after the first few rounds. The date of the then proposed fight between Parker and Fury came up for discussion and was pushed forward to 6 May after Fury and team appeared reluctant to travel to New Zealand for the fight scheduled for April. Nielsen Media Research., who released the figures do not have the facility to measure whether the same customers that watched the live showing tuned in for the replay. Come back stronger, more punches. [131], On 3 August, it was reported that Duco Events would appeal for the decision to be investigated. [105][106] In an official press release on 5 February, Showtime announced they would televise the fight live in the United States. Joseph Parker’s next fight will be against Anthony Joshua, the reigning heavyweight champion of the world. Joseph Parker: Nickname "AJ" "JP" Hometown: Watford, England: Auckland, New Zealand: Pre-fight record: 20–0 (20 KOs) 24–0 (18 KOs) Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Weight: 242.2 lb (109.9 kg) 236.7 lb (107.4 kg) Style: Orthodox: Orthodox: Recognition: WBA (Super), IBF, & IBO heavyweight champion: WBO heavyweight champion [45], Parker scored a first-round technical knockout win over Martz. The replay averaged 430,000 viewers and peaked at 483,000 viewers. 3. In his next match, he knocked out the American WBO Oriental heavyweight champion Brian Minto and beat him into submission in the seventh round. He held the WBO heavyweight title from 2016 to 2018, and previously multiple regional heavyweight championships including the WBO Oriental, Africa, and Oceania titles; as well as the PABA, OPBF, and New Zealand titles. [74], Duco Events had been told by the WBO that they could pick a voluntary defence from within the organisation's top 15-ranked fighters after the controversial withdrawal of Hughie Fury. Height: 6’1. We’re gonna go back, train hard, plan again and come back stronger. He reached the final where he defeated Ospanov Doszham (Kazakhstan) by six points. [46], Parker notched his 18th consecutive win with an eighth-round technical knockout of Jason Bergman in Samoa. [150], Parker goes by the high chief name of Lupesoliai La'auliolemalietoa. Parker was about to travel to Las Vegas to prepare for his world championship fight. After what was a busy season for Parker, he finished the year featuring in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. He had previously beaten Erik Pfeifer of Germany on points to secure a place in the finals. After spending three weeks in Florida as a sparring partner of boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko, Parker would play four more games in 2015. Parker used his movement well to slip a lot of Joshua's attack but in doing so did not do enough himself to win more rounds. Parker was already an amazing boxer before he became a professional. [155], In the build-up to his fight against Anthony Joshua in 2018, Parker said he had bought a new home for his family in New Zealand. Whyte was originally being lined up to fight either Kubrat Pulev in an IBF eliminator or Luis Ortiz in a WBC eliminator. Browne's promoter Matt Clark stated that Browne had signed the contract and was now waiting on Parker to sign the deal. Currently, the 6 foot 4 inch (1.93m) tall Parker weighs 112kg according to his final weighting for his fight with Anthony Joshua. It was a tough fight that lasted until the end, but Parker was declared the winner by a majority vote, making him the first New Zealander to ever achieve this. 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It’s one of the most important weapons. He continued to win at the local and international levels. [112][113] Compubox Punch stats showed that Joshua landed 139 of 383 punches thrown (36.3%) and Parker landed 101 of his 492 thrown (20.5%). Most of the middle rounds were mostly back and forth action with both fighters having success. ALSO READ: Hopsin Bio, Girlfriend, Baby Mama, Net Worth, Age, Wiki, Son, Height. The location was due to Parker enjoying fighting in front of his Kiwi fans. We will update this article. [43], Following the withdrawal of Japanese heavyweight champion Kyotaro Fujimoto, Parker beat replacement Bowie Tupou on 1 August in Invercargill, New Zealand, by first-round knockout. When asked what he would do different, Parker replied, "Work harder. One of the worst decisions I've ever seen." Ruiz Jr. stands at 6-foot 2-inches while possessing a reach of 74 inches. Despite leaving the ring nursing a nose injury, Parker won bronze. 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