Joseph Parker vs. Derek Chisora - 1 May 2021

[Ruthless-RKO]

Joseph Parker Reacts To Being Named in Drug Importation Case

Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has responded to the recent New Zealand headlines, which revealed that his name is linked to a major international drug importation and supply conspiracy.

Parker has not been charged in connection with the case.

Parker has legally fought for two years, at several hearings in the High Court and Court of Appeal, to keep his name secret.

On Friday at 2PM, the Supreme Court in New Zealand ended Parker's bid for secrecy after ordering his name suppression to expire.

Prosecutors named him during the High Court trial of Tevita Fangupo, Tevita Kulu and Toni Finau in 2019. Despite not being charged, it was alleged that Parker played a role in the importation of methamphetamine by transporting and changing currency.

Parker has aggressively denied the allegations, including under oath in the form of an affidavit.

"I have never been involved in the importation of class A drugs," Parker's affidavit reads. "I have never changed or transported money for the defendants. I have never been involved in the purchase, supply or consumption of methamphetamine.

"Nor was I charged by the police in relation to the specific messages alleged to relate to me, after what appeared to be a thorough investigation."

In a statement provided by his lawyer Michael Heron QC, Parker said today he and his family had been placed in a "terrible position".

"Things have been said about me that are quite untrue; some of them have already been proven untrue, and I was given no chance to respond at the time they were made," Parker said.

"It's caused a lot of stress and worry for myself and my family – and it just seems totally wrong. Having said that, I need to accept the decision and get on with my life. I have other fights to fight."

Parker's lawyer also gave his take on the matter.

"He has had no opportunity to respond," Heron said.

"The evidence was admissible against the men on trial and their lawyers had a chance to offer a rebuttal. Mr Parker did not have that. The jury made no decisions about Mr Parker."

Parker recently parted ways with longtime trainer Kevin Barry.

He is now scheduled to start working in London with new trainer Andy Lee.

A fight with Derek Chisora is being targeted for the month of May.

[PredatorHayds]

Joseph Parker Reacts To Being Named in Drug Importation Case

Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has responded to the recent New Zealand headlines, which revealed that his name is linked to a major international drug importation and supply conspiracy.

Parker has not been charged in connection with the case.

Parker has legally fought for two years, at several hearings in the High Court and Court of Appeal, to keep his name secret.

On Friday at 2PM, the Supreme Court in New Zealand ended Parker's bid for secrecy after ordering his name suppression to expire.

Prosecutors named him during the High Court trial of Tevita Fangupo, Tevita Kulu and Toni Finau in 2019. Despite not being charged, it was alleged that Parker played a role in the importation of methamphetamine by transporting and changing currency.

Parker has aggressively denied the allegations, including under oath in the form of an affidavit.

"I have never been involved in the importation of class A drugs," Parker's affidavit reads. "I have never changed or transported money for the defendants. I have never been involved in the purchase, supply or consumption of methamphetamine.

"Nor was I charged by the police in relation to the specific messages alleged to relate to me, after what appeared to be a thorough investigation."

In a statement provided by his lawyer Michael Heron QC, Parker said today he and his family had been placed in a "terrible position".

"Things have been said about me that are quite untrue; some of them have already been proven untrue, and I was given no chance to respond at the time they were made," Parker said.

"It's caused a lot of stress and worry for myself and my family – and it just seems totally wrong. Having said that, I need to accept the decision and get on with my life. I have other fights to fight."

Parker's lawyer also gave his take on the matter.

"He has had no opportunity to respond," Heron said.

"The evidence was admissible against the men on trial and their lawyers had a chance to offer a rebuttal. Mr Parker did not have that. The jury made no decisions about Mr Parker."

Parker recently parted ways with longtime trainer Kevin Barry.

He is now scheduled to start working in London with new trainer Andy Lee.

A fight with Derek Chisora is being targeted for the month of May.

Tony Finau may be a doubt for the Ryder Cup if he gets sent down for this.

[jameswilson]

Seen some news about Joseph Parker that doesn’t shed him in the best light today.

Anyone else see it? Suffice to say I’m never surprised when these rumours come up about professional athletes, especially boxers.

[Fearful_Freddie]

Seen some news about Joseph Parker that doesn’t shed him in the best light today.

Anyone else see it? Suffice to say I’m never surprised when these rumours come up about professional athletes, especially boxers.

The kiwi Gus Fring?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Joseph Parker Reacts To Being Named in Drug Importation Case

Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has responded to the recent New Zealand headlines, which revealed that his name is linked to a major international drug importation and supply conspiracy.

Parker has not been charged in connection with the case.

Parker has legally fought for two years, at several hearings in the High Court and Court of Appeal, to keep his name secret.

On Friday at 2PM, the Supreme Court in New Zealand ended Parker's bid for secrecy after ordering his name suppression to expire.

Prosecutors named him during the High Court trial of Tevita Fangupo, Tevita Kulu and Toni Finau in 2019. Despite not being charged, it was alleged that Parker played a role in the importation of methamphetamine by transporting and changing currency.

Parker has aggressively denied the allegations, including under oath in the form of an affidavit.

"I have never been involved in the importation of class A drugs," Parker's affidavit reads. "I have never changed or transported money for the defendants. I have never been involved in the purchase, supply or consumption of methamphetamine.

"Nor was I charged by the police in relation to the specific messages alleged to relate to me, after what appeared to be a thorough investigation."

In a statement provided by his lawyer Michael Heron QC, Parker said today he and his family had been placed in a "terrible position".

"Things have been said about me that are quite untrue; some of them have already been proven untrue, and I was given no chance to respond at the time they were made," Parker said.

"It's caused a lot of stress and worry for myself and my family – and it just seems totally wrong. Having said that, I need to accept the decision and get on with my life. I have other fights to fight."

Parker's lawyer also gave his take on the matter.

"He has had no opportunity to respond," Heron said.

"The evidence was admissible against the men on trial and their lawyers had a chance to offer a rebuttal. Mr Parker did not have that. The jury made no decisions about Mr Parker."

Parker recently parted ways with longtime trainer Kevin Barry.

He is now scheduled to start working in London with new trainer Andy Lee.

A fight with Derek Chisora is being targeted for the month of May.

[high tower 1]

He was meant to be the nice family guy with the tic toc videos !

[margaret thatcher]

i mean do we really know anyone to say hes done it all? dudes get hanged by the public just on blurbs these days

[knockout]

I see Parker is already in Ireland with Andy Lee.. so seems like the Chisora fight is a go!!!

[high tower 1]

I see Parker is already in Ireland with Andy Lee.. so seems like the Chisora fight is a go!!!

Great to see Andy make headway as a trainer. Let’s see what he can do.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[margaret thatcher]

3 mismatches there

[Ruthless-RKO]

3 mismatches there

Which ones the 3rd??

[Ruthless-RKO]

Gotta have out Katie Taylor on the undercard of a PPV.

Eddeh will be saying there’s an Undispited World title fight on the card..

[margaret thatcher]

3 mismatches there

Which ones the 3rd??

chis-parker is the only one that isnt

morrison actually lost to tyboxing at a shopping centre lol

[Ruthless-RKO]

3 mismatches there

Which ones the 3rd??

chis-parker is the only one that isnt

morrison actually lost to tyboxing at a shopping centre lol

Yh and Jonas is gonna be too small for Taylor.

[margaret thatcher]

and simply nowhere near good enough

[Verdi]

I'm picking Chisora for the upset stoppage win. He'll lose most rounds like he did Vs Takam and end up stopping him.

[Glass Joe]

Chisora and winning a main event is a pretty bold prediction

[smiling assassin]

See on Instagram people saying it’s a great card.
Eubank/Morrison Mismatch
Bivol/Richards Mismatch
Taylor/Jonas. Is what it is
Chisora/Parker. Good fight nothing more
People seemed to be easily pleased.

[brian13]

Taylor / Jonas is the biggest mismatch on the card. Terrible fight, Taylor is so many levels above Jonas.

[Twinkle Toes]

This is a shocker of a card, let alone a ppv card.

[Ruthless-RKO]

This is a shocker of a card, let alone a ppv card.

If they looking to charge people, this should be £15 or less..

[Boxerbeetle]

Really scraping the barrel with this one. Awful card.

[knockout]

Yes , big names on the card, but not good fights... maybe that’s the new marketing strategy:)

[Shambles]

Yes , big names on the card, but not good fights... maybe that’s the new marketing strategy:)

Not sure if you were being sarcastic but surely that's been the way for a while.