Joseph Parker will stay busy against Solomon Haumono this July in New Zealand. Parker is waiting for the winner of the IBF World heavyweight title bout Anthony Joshua vs Dominic Breazeale on June 25th. Until then he will face Haumono in order to stay sharp awaiting the title opportunity and will do so fighting in the hometown of his trainer, Kevin Barry.

Parker (19-0, 16 KOs), 24, is one of boxing's most highly talked about upcoming heavyweights. He recently defeated veteran contender Takam (33-3-1, 25 KOs), 35, of France, by UD, scores: judges: Mike Fitzgerald 116-112, Benoit Roussel 116-112, Ian Scott 115-113. He is currently undefeated with a 84% knockout ratio, his last fight against Takam was the first time he went 12 rounds. There is very high exceptions for Joseph Parker in the boxing industry. People are finally talking about heavyweights again in boxing as the past 12 years this division has not been so popular with lacklust talent.

Solomon Haumono is coming off four straight wins. In his last fight this past April he knocked out Manuel Alberto Pucheta, within 6 rounds. his only two loses are against Justin Whitehead and Kevin Johnson. He started his career in 2000 and went on a 14 knockout streak. Haumono is not push over and he has power. "I'm sorry to say, but with one punch, I can also take his dream [of fighting for a world title]," Haumono said.

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