Duncan Johnstone
15 articles · Stuff NZ
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Bob Arum teases Joseph Parker v Tyson Fury as world title talks stall
Tyson Fury’s veteran promoter Bob Arum sees potential for a fight against Joseph Parker as the New Zealand heavyweight’s latest win elevates him back into title talk. Parker scored an impressive unanimous…
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Joseph Parker wins nail-biter against Dereck Chisora
Joseph Parker survived a predictable onslaught from Dereck Chisora to earn a controversial split decision win in their heavyweight boxing contest in Manchester on Sunday. Parker was knocked down after just seven…
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Anthony Joshua must wait as Tyson Fury masterclass sets up rematch with Deontay Wilder
OPINION: The King is back, there is no doubt about that. Tyson Fury's split decision draw with Deontay Wilder in Los Angeles on Sunday (NZT) announced the real return of the Gypsy…
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Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: Maybe I was too cautious, laments Parker
Joseph Parker admitted he could have done more in a desperate final round as he lost his world boxing title to Anthony Joshua. A brave Parker took Joshua the distance for the…
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Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: Ref calls questioned after fight lacked flow
A gracious Team Parker were left frustrated that the referee took away the brawl element of their fight with Anthony Joshua. Joshua claimed a unanimous points decision to win Parker's WBO belt,…
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Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: Eddie Hearn now says a rematch is possible even if Parker loses
Joseph Parker could earn a rematch with Anthony Joshua even if he loses the world heavyweight unification fight in Cardiff. The fight contract says that a rematch will only happen if Parker…
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Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: How strengths and weaknesses match up
ANALYSIS: It's a clash of size and styles when Joseph Parker and Anthony Joshua finally lace up their gloves and battle for three of the four major world heavyweight titles. No opponent…
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Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: ‘AJ suddenly knows we’re real’ – Kevin Barry
Kevin Barry believes the considerable threat of Joseph Parker is only just dawning on Anthony Joshua. The veteran trainer has a good sense for the psyche of fighters and likes the mixed…
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Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: ‘If I catch him clean, he’s out of there,’ warns energised Kiwi
One clean hit. Joseph Parker reckons that's all it will take to dispose of Anthony Joshua. The pair of unbeaten heavyweights clash in Cardiff on Sunday (NZT) and both were talking themselves…
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Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: ‘I’m ready for this, it’s sweet,’ confident Parker declares
An ultra-confident Joseph Parker has declared himself "ready, really ready" for the fight of his life, delighted with his preparations to take on Anthony Joshua. Parker will transfer from London to Cardiff…
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Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: Kevin Barry claims Parker has the better record
Kevin Barry claims Joseph Parker has a better record than Anthony Joshua based on their comparative opponents. Both are unbeaten with WBO champion Parker (24-0) taking on IBF and WBA champion Joshua…
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Parker v Joshua: What the experts say and who they pick to win
It's being labelled "the most meaningful heavyweight fight in a long time" and there's no shortage of opinions when it comes to picking a winner between Joseph Parker and Anthony Joshua. WBO…
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Why Joseph Parker should fight Lucas Browne and not Anthony Joshua next
Don't worry, I'm not punch-drunk. Listen to my logic. Massive money should be the only reason Parker decides to take an early unification fight with Joshua, the giant Brit who hols the…
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Andy Ruiz’s promoter Bob Arum says WBO heavyweight title fight with Joseph Parker in New Zealand ‘will happen’
Top American boxing promoter Bob Arum believes a WBO world title fight between his fighter Andy Ruiz and Joseph Parker will happen in New Zealand with a suitable date the only problem.…
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Boxer to wear $60,000 24-carat gold shorts in fight
Boxing is known for its extravagance, but British welterweight Amir Khan will take that to a new level this weekend when he fights in a pair of 24-carat gold shorts valued as…