The promoters of New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker have begun negotiations for a world title fight to be hosted this summer at an outdoor arena in Auckland - possibly at Eden Park. "It's the holy grail of sport, so to be able to have Joseph fight for it here would be something very unique." A victory would open up a potential world title fight with either Joshua or Ruiz. Boxing clever• Joseph Parker, the IBF mandatory challenger, is still in negotiations to fight champion Anthony Joshua in Manchester on November 26. • As a result, Parker camp looking at hosting world title fight against Andy Ruiz for one of Fury's titles - the WBO.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 28, 2016 16:14 UTC