A rematch with Dereck Chisora is firming for Joseph Parker as the New Zealand heavyweight eyes another multi-fight deal with British promoters Matchroom Boxing.
It seems Parker’s UK backers were impressed enough with his final effort on their original three-fight deal as he battled to a contentious split points decision against Chisora.
Parker’s New Zealand manager David Higgins has had a productive discussion with Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith that points to a positive future.
Smith sees value in a Parker v Chisora sequel and Higgins and Parker like the feel of it too.
A potential IBF eliminatory against Croatian Filip Hrgovic for the mandatory position to challenge champion Anthony Joshua has emerged, but Higgins sees more value in another tussle with Chisora.
With the belts likely to be tied up for the best part of a year as Joshua and Tyson Fury sort out an undisputed champion, Higgins sees more sense in Parker boxing on more lucrative cards than Hrgovic presents. Fighting and winning will take care of rankings for when the right opportunity strikes.
Parker, inside the top six with three of the four major organisations, also wants a chance to put the highly debated first result against Chisora beyond doubt.
