Joseph Parker vs Deontay Wilder?

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Team Parker pursuing Wilder clash

David Higgins of Duco, promoter of WBO champion Joseph Parker, said the heavyweight division needs to unify but he has had difficulty contacting Al Haymon to discuss details for a clash between Parker and WBC champion Deontay Wilder.

"We like what Wilder is saying. He is of the same view as us. That the heavyweight division needs to unify the champions,” Higgins said.

“It’s all a matter of risk and reward, but a risky fight is worth it if the circumstances are right.

“The key guy is Al Haymon and we are yet to hear from him in terms of making a deal. So to Al Haymon: If you are serious about Wilder and Joseph, please give us a call.

“It might be that Wilder wants the fight and Haymon doesn’t. But Wilder’s comments were pretty straightforward and I think he deserves credit for wanting to pursue that.”

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"Wilder vs Parker is a matter of when, not if" - Duco

David Higgins of Duco confirms they are holding discussions for fights with both Hughie Fury and WBC champion Deontay Wilder.

"We've read the WBO rules and if they sanction unification it can override a mandatory," Higgins said.

"There are some options to look at and we're looking at all of them".

"That's a fight that will happen. It's a matter of when, not if."

"My initial discussion was with Al Haymon, and Al and I discussed how the lack of unification is hurting the heavyweight division over the years. We shared an identical view about that situation and agreed that unification is good".

"I think we would look at both options and see what Wilder would be prepared to put on the table to go to Vegas or Alabama and conversely what we could put on the table for Wilder to come here. Then we would talk and work it out."

Hughie Fury is expected to become the mandatory challenger - should the WBO rule out David Haye. The sanctioning body has not made any official ruling on Haye, but it appears that fighting Fury would satisfy the mandatory obligation. Based on the current discussions with Fury's team, that defense has a good chance at heading to a purse bid.

"I think the purse bid looks the most likely scenario if the mandatory is indeed the case," said Higgins.

"That's a ruling for the WBO, so I will be engaging with the WBO in the coming days and weeks to seek clarification on that process," Higgins said.

[DA GOOSE]

"Wilder vs Parker is a matter of when, not if" - Duco

David Higgins of Duco confirms they are holding discussions for fights with both Hughie Fury and WBC champion Deontay Wilder.

"We've read the WBO rules and if they sanction unification it can override a mandatory," Higgins said.

"There are some options to look at and we're looking at all of them".

"That's a fight that will happen. It's a matter of when, not if."

"My initial discussion was with Al Haymon, and Al and I discussed how the lack of unification is hurting the heavyweight division over the years. We shared an identical view about that situation and agreed that unification is good".

"I think we would look at both options and see what Wilder would be prepared to put on the table to go to Vegas or Alabama and conversely what we could put on the table for Wilder to come here. Then we would talk and work it out."

Hughie Fury is expected to become the mandatory challenger - should the WBO rule out David Haye. The sanctioning body has not made any official ruling on Haye, but it appears that fighting Fury would satisfy the mandatory obligation. Based on the current discussions with Fury's team, that defense has a good chance at heading to a purse bid.

"I think the purse bid looks the most likely scenario if the mandatory is indeed the case," said Higgins.

"That's a ruling for the WBO, so I will be engaging with the WBO in the coming days and weeks to seek clarification on that process," Higgins said.

Bombs away if this fight happens.

[ClivePatrickLyons]

Stupid fight right now stay away from Wilder until Joshua/Wlad sort the other Title's out then take the biggest offer...................................Its either Joshua/Wlad or Wilder the highest bid wins the fight right now its cash in time you never know whats around the corner beat some beatable contender's first like Hughie Fury just to name one then Parker can laugh all the way to the bank.

[gilgamesh]

Parker is a Top 10 ranked Heavyweight. Wilder wants no part of that.

[DA GOOSE]

Parker and H.Fury to begin purse bids at US $1,000,000(NZ$1,400,000) February 1st.

http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/parker- ... b-1-391274

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-spor ... aws-closer

[ClivePatrickLyons]

Parker and H.Fury to begin purse bids at US $1,000,000(NZ$1,400,000) February 1st.

http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/parker- ... b-1-391274

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-spor ... aws-closer

Great news