Joseph Parker

Bio

Joseph Parker — Jo-Jo — is one of the most underrated heavyweights of the modern era. The Kiwi former WBO world champion has been in with the elite of the division and come through more fights than people give him credit for. Class operator and a genuinely nice bloke with it, which matters in a sport like this.

Parker's reinvention over recent years has been brilliant to watch. Fitter, sharper, and more disciplined than he's ever been, he's carved out a role as both a serious contender and a trusted training partner to Tyson Fury. The two of them camping together in Morecambe has become a staple of British heavyweight boxing.

Make no mistake, Jo-Jo still has levels. He's stopped good operators, gone the distance with the best, and he brings a proper fight on fight night. Whenever he's in the ring, he announces himself. A brilliant servant to heavyweight boxing and, quietly, still a contender for the top belts if the dice roll his way.