Parker vs Ruiz for WBO title - CONFIRMED for Auckland Dec 10th

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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=11721205

Joseph Parker's promoters 95% sure title fight against Andy Ruiz will be in Auckland

Joseph Parker's promoters, Duco, say they are 95 per cent through negotiations for holding a world heavyweight boxing title fight in Auckland against Andy Ruiz Junior on December 10.

Duco's Dean Lonergan spoke to Bob Arum, Ruiz Jr's promoter, on Saturday, several hours before Parker's victory over Alexander Dimitrenko in Manukau.

The conversation was a good one. Lonergan said of his dealings with Top Rank promoter Arum: "We settled on the fight being held in New Zealand. We settled on a date which is December 10, and we're within cooee of settling on the money.

"We have a lot of work to do but I would say right now that we are 95 per cent sure the fight will be held right here in New Zealand and more than likely Auckland given it's the biggest market."

Lonergan said Eden Park, North Harbour Stadium and Mt Smart were outdoor options for the fight, with the downtown Vector Arena the indoor option.

Apart from money, the fight is also contingent on WBO and WBA champion Tyson Fury being stripped of his belts, which appears only a formality.

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More from Duco :

“We’re going to be in discussions with a number of promoters around the world. I’ve spoken to Bob Arum. I’ll be speaking to Bernd Boente. He’s Klitschko’s manager. I also have dialogue open with Eddie Hearn. It’s been well noted that the Joshua fight is down for November 26. We’ve got one more fight to finish the year. I’d like to think that it’s going to be for the world title one way or another.

"We’ve got him to the point where he’s No.1 with the WBO, and No.1 with the IBF. It’s fair to say that we couldn’t be in a stronger position going forward. We’ll sit down as a team and make a decision which way to go. I think it would be pretty fantastic to bring the title fight to New Zealand. But at the end of the day, we’re going to see which opportunities arise from tonight’s victory. The discussions with Eddie Hearn are meticulous.”

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2016/10/jos ... andy-ruiz/?

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That would be 6 fights for Parker within the last 12 months, including a career best win over Takam and a world title fight. They're sure keeping him busy!

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That would be 6 fights for Parker within the last 12 months, including a career best win over Takam and a world title fight. They're sure keeping him busy!

They are keeping him busy. But I'm not sure how much of what we are reading at present I actually believe.

The way I see it, Duco and Hearn are just posturing each other at the moment with a lot of name dropping.

Until we know whether Fury will be stripped, and by which organisations, all this posturing b.s. is likely to continue. Meanwhile November 26th is getting closer and closer.

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That would be 6 fights for Parker within the last 12 months, including a career best win over Takam and a world title fight. They're sure keeping him busy!

They are keeping him busy. But I'm not sure how much of what we are reading at present I actually believe.

The way I see it, Duco and Hearn are just posturing each other at the moment with a lot of name dropping.

Until we know whether Fury will be stripped, and by which organisations, all this posturing b.s. is likely to continue. Meanwhile November 26th is getting closer and closer.

Duco makes more money if Parker fights Joshua after Parker has WBO title .. it would be 50/50 purse !

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That would be 6 fights for Parker within the last 12 months, including a career best win over Takam and a world title fight. They're sure keeping him busy!

They are keeping him busy. But I'm not sure how much of what we are reading at present I actually believe.

The way I see it, Duco and Hearn are just posturing each other at the moment with a lot of name dropping.

Until we know whether Fury will be stripped, and by which organisations, all this posturing b.s. is likely to continue. Meanwhile November 26th is getting closer and closer.

Duco makes more money if Parker fights Joshua after Parker has WBO title .. it would be 50/50 purse !

Good point. But there is so much going on at present in the way of speculation it is hard to keep track.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=11721530

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Some strong words from Dean Lonergan of Duco :

"Since Eddie is trying to secure Klitschko to fight Joshua, we're not going to sit down here on our hands. We're going to pursue what we think is the best option for Joseph Parker."

"Right now, the way the cards are falling, Joseph Parker versus Andy Ruiz Jr for the WBO world title is the best opportunity we can see".

"But as Eddie Hearn continues to say, this situation is fluid and could change at any minute, because if you think back only a week ago, nobody thought that Tyson Fury wouldn't be fighting Wladimir Klitschko."

Lonergan has pointed out that WBO rules state 'the two best classified contenders' will challenge for the title.

"We have agreed we can do the fight in New Zealand, we have agreed on a date and we're pretty close on getting the money down," he said.

"It's just a case of waiting for Tyson Fury to be stripped and waiting for Eddie to make that deal with Anthony Joshua versus Wladimir Klitschko".

"I think they will make that deal, but it just won't be for the WBO heavyweight title. You guys need to read the rules to find out what can and cannot happen.

"Eddie will need the magic of Harry Potter, if he thinks that fight will be for the WBO belt."

http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12 ... ony-joshua

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Joseph Parker: After Andy Ruiz Hit Me, I Couldn't Eat For 3 Days

http://www.BS.com/parker-ruiz-sparring--109506?

There are ongoing discussions for Joseph Parker to face Ruiz on December 10th in New Zealand for the WBO heavyweight crown - but it will be dependent on the sanctioning body stripping Tyson Fury of the title,
according to Parker's promoter Dean Lonergan.

Parker, who trains overseas in Las Vegas, has sparred with Ruiz in the past.

Two years ago, Parker and Ruiz traded punches in a sparring session. He credits Ruiz with being the biggest puncher that he's ever faced in the gym or in the ring. Parker said:

"I remember when I sparred him in 2013, he had a lot of power. I was saying to someone else, he was the only one who punched me, the hardest I've ever been punched before and ripped my mouth. I couldn't eat for about three days so I know he's got a lot of power, and he's got a lot of experience. But I know if I have a great training camp, I know I will beat anyone in the world."

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It seems inevitable Tyson Fury will either be stripped of his titles or moved aside as a champion in recess - even Fury's own brother sees it that way - and this should open up the opportunity for Parker vs Ruiz.

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Well I can't see Ruiz beating Parker even if Parker had a bad training camp. Ruiz went the distance with a 40yo journeyman fighter who didnt even have a jab.

Parker can just jab this guy all night long if he wanted too

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Date an issue for Joseph Parker v Andy Ruiz Jr fight

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=11726116

The date of Joseph Parker's proposed fight against Andy Ruiz Junior in Auckland will come up for discussion tomorrow when the two heavyweights' promoters talk again about the potential world title bout.

Top Rank's Bob Arum has said the fight will take place, and that he would be doing all he can to urge the WBO to put Tyson Fury's title up for grabs.

Arum has said that Ruiz Jr is happy to fight in New Zealand, and that although the money was short of what he would like, he was certain compromises could be made.

However, the December 10 date preferred by Parker's handlers Duco Events could be problematic. Arum said Ruiz Jr would prefer the fight be held in January, but that won't work for Duco.

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It is sounding more and more likely Tyson Fury will relinquish his titles before being stripped of them. If that is the outcome, his titles (including the WBO) should be vacant in a matter of days.

I guess, boxing being boxing, there is no guarantee Parker and Ruiz will be sanctioned for the vacant WBO title. But it is a very possible outcome and we should know very soon.

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Joseph Parker-Andy Ruiz is Getting Closer, Compromise on Date

http://www.BS.com/joseph-parke ... ns--109678?

A deal is inching closer for a showdown between top rated heavyweight contenders Joseph Parker (21-0, 18KOs) and Andy Ruiz (29-0, 19kOs).

Parker and his promoter Duco Events are in talks with Bob Arum of Top Rank to stage a fight with Ruiz on December 10th in New Zealand.

The two sides very close to agreement with the date being the only obstacle - because the date of December 10 is the same date which Ruiz's new coach, Abel Sanchez, will be working with middleweight king Gennady Golovkin in New York. Because of that, Arum wants a date in January, but that doesn't work for Duco Events.

The fight is also dependant on Tyson Fury being stripped of the WBO heavyweight crown - which is likely going to happen. Parker and Ruiz are the highest rated contenders and would battle it out for the vacant belt if Fury gets stripped.

Parker's promoter Dean Lonergan of Duco has had further positive talks with Arum. He believes they will reach a deal and a compromise on the date - which may come around Christmas time. There is also growing talk that Golovkin's next fight could be pushed back to early 2017.

"I think we will reach a compromise," Lonergan said to Fairfax Media."We are closing in on a deal. But it's not a deal in this business until it's signed."

"Bob has to talk to Andy and his trainer. It's a matter of how we make this work from here. We are only doing this for the full WBO title

"There is a theory in boxing that you aren't the champion till you beat the champion. But who knows what is going to happen? Who knows how long Tyson Fury will be out? This is a rapidly changing scene."

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Update from Dean Lonergan (Duco) :

“Right from the start our intention was to get Joseph in this position, we couldn’t be in a better position.

“We’re number one in the WBO, we’re number one in the IBF, we’re mandatory in the IBF. The absolute worst outcome we could get, which is a real positive, is that in March we fight the winner of Joshua v Klitschko.

“How good’s that going to be for a title? The best outcome we can get, is in December and we get Andy Ruiz down here. I’m in ongoing discussions with Bob Arum, I think we’re close.

“What we want to get done is create history, and come down here for the heavyweight championship of the world, in an ideal world, in Auckland City, and show the world just how good we can be.”

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There are renewed doubts Parker vs Ruiz would be for the WBO title.

WBO president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel has told ESPN boxing writer Dan Rafael that the organisation may set up a 4 man box-off for the vacant title involving the 4 leading available contenders.

That would have fights involving No 1 Parker (21-0, 18 KOs), No 2 Klitschko (64-4, 54 KOs), No 3 Ruiz (29-0, 19 KOs) and No 4 David Haye (28-2, 26 KOs).

The WBO are expected to discuss the scenario at their annual conference in Puerto Rico next week.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-spor ... -so-smooth?

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There are renewed doubts Parker vs Ruiz would be for the WBO title.

WBO president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel has told ESPN boxing writer Dan Rafael that the organisation may set up a 4 man box-off for the vacant title involving the 4 leading available contenders.

That would have fights involving No 1 Parker (21-0, 18 KOs), No 2 Klitschko (64-4, 54 KOs), No 3 Ruiz (29-0, 19 KOs) and No 4 David Haye (28-2, 26 KOs).

The WBO are expected to discuss the scenario at their annual conference in Puerto Rico next week.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-spor ... -so-smooth?

Hope so , fans get 3 fights for 1 belt ?

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There are renewed doubts Parker vs Ruiz would be for the WBO title.

WBO president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel has told ESPN boxing writer Dan Rafael that the organisation may set up a 4 man box-off for the vacant title involving the 4 leading available contenders.

That would have fights involving No 1 Parker (21-0, 18 KOs), No 2 Klitschko (64-4, 54 KOs), No 3 Ruiz (29-0, 19 KOs) and No 4 David Haye (28-2, 26 KOs).

The WBO are expected to discuss the scenario at their annual conference in Puerto Rico next week.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-spor ... -so-smooth?

Hope so , fans get 3 fights for 1 belt ?

Anything that delivers better fights on a more consistent basis can only be seen as a positive for fight fans.

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WBO orders Joseph Parker versus Andy Ruiz Jr. for vacant title

http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/1 ... ight-title

Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr., were ordered on Thursday to fight for the vacant WBO world title during a meeting at the sanctioning body's annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They will square off on Dec. 10 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Parker and Ruiz will meet for one of the belts that Tyson Fury relinquished.

Parker is the organization's No. 1-rated heavyweight and Ruiz is No. 3. Klitschko is No. 2 but he is instead pursuing a fight for the vacant WBA belt or could fight IBF titleholder Anthony Joshua.

Klitschko and Joshua hoped that the WBO would also sanction their possible fight for the vacant title but that was a non-starter for the organization.

Andy Ruiz Jr. (left) could become first Mexican heavyweight world titleholder in boxing history.

WBO president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel told ESPN a few days before the convention began that he hoped to fill the vacant title by putting together a four-man box-off of the organization's top-ranked contenders, but once it came down to making the decision on Thursday the traditional way of filling the title was implemented instead as the two leading available contenders were ordered to meet for the title.

"We have worked a deal out with Parker's people and Andy signed the contract earlier this week, but it was all subject to the sanction," Arum said. "We got the sanction and it's a done deal.

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Topic: WBO orders Parker vs Andy Ruiz for vacant title - Auckland Dec 10th had me touch confused
Since when has any belt floggers had the right to order anyone to contest vacant title ?

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Parker vs Ruiz being held in NZ is already coming into question. They need to find big money, and fast, or Parker vs Ruiz is likely to head off to the US.

Dean Lonegan :

"I'm not confident that we're going to have the fight here in New Zealand and I think there's an 80 percent chance it's going to America because of the sheer size of the finances required".

"We have to do something that's never been done before and that's get seven figures in sponsorship."

The government said the application for funding was being assessed and it didn't yet have a view on it".

But Labour's sports spokesperson, Trevor Mallard, said he couldn't see any reason for approving it".

"There may be something in the application, which I haven't seen, that means that it is worthwhile and would make a big difference for New Zealand, but I can't think of what it might be."

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Parker vs Ruiz being held in NZ is already coming into question. They need to find big money, and fast, or Parker vs Ruiz is likely to head off to the US.

Dean Lonegan :

"I'm not confident that we're going to have the fight here in New Zealand and I think there's an 80 percent chance it's going to America because of the sheer size of the finances required".

"We have to do something that's never been done before and that's get seven figures in sponsorship."

The government said the application for funding was being assessed and it didn't yet have a view on it".

But Labour's sports spokesperson, Trevor Mallard, said he couldn't see any reason for approving it".

"There may be something in the application, which I haven't seen, that means that it is worthwhile and would make a big difference for New Zealand, but I can't think of what it might be."

So much for 95% certain looks like the 20/1 long shot is gonna get up and it's going to the States according to this article.

http://www.BS.com/joseph-parke ... um=twitter

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Parker vs Ruiz at least looks likely to go ahead. Just about every other potential heavyweight fight we have been hearing about has fallen over - the latest being Klitschko's December 10th fight.

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Duco have withdrawn their bid for public money for the Ruiz fight and it sounds like it is heading overseas :

http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/sport/316 ... -for-fight?

"By ruling out any government involvement it cuts down one stream of revenue for us. Earlier this week I said there was probably a 70 to 80 percent chance this was going overseas, we're probably moving closer to 80 percent. We need to make some serious decisions on the weekend" - Dean Lonergan (Duco).

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Parker is definitely gonna kick Ruiz's ass if this fight goes down. I look forward to it.

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Parker is definitely gonna kick Ruiz's ass if this fight goes down. I look forward to it.

Looks like the fight will be in the US - Ruiz's backyard. I doubt he will be a pushover, He only needs to hit Parker clean once to end it.