Jones, a boxing aficionado and millionaire, wanted Barry to train Parker in Las Vegas before the 2012 Olympics in London. However, after watching Parker train for the first time, and meeting his parents Sala and Dempsey, Barry's fears were eased. Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playNew Zealand businessman Bob Jones first connected Kevin Barry with Joseph Parker, but the union was not straightforward. Related Content Tyson Fury: 'Joseph Parker is tough and ambitious' Weight advantage for Carlos Takam over Joseph Parker Video Watch: Joseph Parker InterviewVictory over Carlos Takam at Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre tomorrow will make Parker the mandatory challenger for the IBF world heavyweight title, and Barry has been alongside him for the past 14 of his 18 professional fights. "They knew what I did with David for 12 years, with Masalino Masoe [a middleweight world title], a lot of other Samoan fighters.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 19, 2016 22:13 UTC