Joseph Parker ready for underhand tactics from underdog Solomon HaumonoJOE JOHNSON/STUFF.CO.NZ Solomon Haumono and Joseph Parker face off ahead of their fight on Thursday night. "It's just a challenge I'm prepared for, I'm ready for and I'm excited for." ANDREW CORNAGA/PHOTOSPORT Friendly rivalry for now: Solomon Haumono and Joseph Parker meet for the first time in Christchurch before their heavyweight fight at Horncastle Arena on Thursday night. Solomon Haumono is known for an overhand right but Joseph Parker is also prepared for underhand tactics when New Zealand's heavyweight contender bids to protect his world title fight status in Christchurch on Thursday night. READ MORE:* Barry warns Solomon Haumono is no lightweight* Dancing with a star gets Parker in the groove* Haumono 'hits as hard as Foreman' apparently* Joseph Parker reveals promotional concept* Parker resists verbal jabs* Anthony Joshua not the name on Joseph Parker's lips"If they try and rough me up, I'm ready for that, I'm ready for what they're going to bring," Parker said.

Source: Stuff July 20, 2016 00:14 UTC