Joseph Parker v Dereck Chisora eyed as headline act for big London fight night DUNCAN JOHNSTONEGETTY IMAGES Things are looking up for New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker as he eyes a return to Britain to fight. Originally it was suggested as an undercard fight for a night to be headlined by Dillian Whyte, the last fighter to beat Parker who subsequently knocked out Chisora. READ MORE:* Parker eager for Chisora bout* Hearn wants Parker v Chisora* Joshua to fight Miller in New York* Parker must take Chisora chanceHearn doesn't believe the Whyte v Breazeale deal will be done in time for April 20 and is looking at alternatives, admitting promoting Parker is an option. He also raised the prospect of trying to get British welterweight Amir Khan's world title fight with American pound-for-pound star Terrence Crawford as a double act. Asked how progress was going on Parker v Chisora and if that could be an alternative, Hearn replied: "That is in play, very much in play.
Source: Stuff February 13, 2019 22:41 UTC