Joseph Parker has offered a peek at both his sensitive side as well as a more sinister one as the countdown began in earnest to Sunday's effective heavyweight boxing eliminator against Dillian Whyte at the O2 Arena.
As London sweltered in a summer heatwave that took temperatures into the 30s, Parker mixed the downright cool with the decidedly snarly as he continued to prepare for what is expected to be a captivating sellout fight at London's premier indoor venue.
This is a big, matchup for the 26‑year‑old Aucklander against a legit British contender with genuine punching power and improving credentials.
It could either catapult Parker straight back into the world title fight conversation or send him hurtling down the rankings with a long, hard slog to get back to the sort of territory he has occupied for his latest two fights.
Parker is still kicking himself about the way the Joshua fight panned out. Now he's ready to play a different tune on the big stage.
Joseph Parker will face Dillian Whyte at the O2 Arena at 10am Sunday.
[Source:Stuff.co.nz]
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