Joseph Parker's camp have been quick to shoot down reports the Kiwi heavyweight has locked in a fight date against Brit Joe Joyce. British boxer Joyce this morning claimed his fight with Parker had been confirmed, but Parker's manager denies that's the case. Let’s go!#THEJUGGERNAUT 👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/OT136AqEL7 — Joe Joyce (@JoeJoyceBoxing) April 23, 2022"Contrary to widespread reporting there is no deal yet for Joseph Parker to fight Joe Joyce,'' David Higgins said. Parker's fight against the Briton was announced during the BT Sport broadcast of the Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte WBC world title bout on Sunday morning. The fighters' camps have been engaged in contract talks since Parker's win over Derek Chisora in December.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 24, 2022 18:12 UTC