The royal family of Kiwi boxing are calling on Joseph Parker to end a 126-year drought in tonight's world heavyweight title showdown with Andy Ruiz Jr.

The crowd has started pouring into Auckland's Vector Arena - and they're in a mood for a fight.

The punters are split on who's going to win tonight's bout between Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jrat Vector Arena, according to the TAB.

Joseph Parker has a chance to win what has been described as the most prized trophy in sport - the heavyweight championship of the world.

With only a few hours left until walking onto the biggest stage of his life, world heavyweight title contender Joseph Parker is feeling positive.

Joseph Parker is still having fun in the lead up to his heayweight title fight against Andy Ruiz Jr.

Joseph Parker has expressed his excitement for his upcoming title fight against Andy Ruiz Jr.

Patrick McKendry assesses the Kiwi heavyweight's six most important fights on his way to facing Andy Ruiz Jr.

In anticipation of the Parker vs. Ruiz bout, NZ On Screen's Nicky Harrop goes in search of some knockout screen gems.

Samoa is hoping for a knock-out result from one of its favourite sons tonight.

Relive all the action as Joseph Parker defeated Andy Ruiz to win the WBO heavyweight championship of the world.

A man who live streamed Joseph Parker's fights is planning to head overseas, and says Duco Events' attempts to limit the practice have been ineffective.

Is Andy Ruiz Junior "doing a David Tua" and doing his best to hide his height difference with Joseph Parker?

The phony war of the build-up to Joseph Parker's heavyweight title fight against Andy Ruiz Jr is over.

Watch livestreaming of the Joseph Parker v Andy Ruiz Jr weigh-in ahead of tomorrow night's WBO heavyweight title fight.

A look at the New Zealand boxers who have challenged for a world heavyweight title.

How will you be watching the Joseph Parker-Andy Ruiz bout?

Conor McGregor is taking a 10 month break from the UFC in order to spend time with his family, according to UFC boss Dana White.

Promoter Bob Arum gets to the heart of boxing's strange appeal.

Today's official press conference featuring Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr gave off an atmosphere of intent and quiet determination, writes Patrick McKendry.

If Joseph Parker is a genuine threat and star in heavyweight boxing then somebody forgot to tell the man currently considered the best in the world.

Legendary promoter Bob Arum thinks Joseph Parker could be become the pre-eminent heavyweight of the era if he can defeat Andy Ruiz on Saturday night.

A press conference ahead of a fight between Dereck Chisora and Dillian Whyte descended into chaos.

If Kevin Barry is going to be what Cain was to Abel, then he's first going to lure fellow trainer Abel Sanchez close.

Both trainers expect Saturday's heavyweight championship fight to go the full 12 rounds.

Joseph Parker has agreed with his trainer Kevin Barry, saying his next opponent - Andy Ruiz - is the firm favourite.

Joseph Parker's promoters have announced a deal with American rivals Top Rank which they hope will help make their heavyweight boxer a pay per view star.

Joseph Parker is gearing up for the fight of his life against Andy Ruiz Junior but it hasn't stopped him taking time out to wish another

Andy Ruiz believes he's in the right shape and has the right formula to beat Joseph Parker in Saturday's WBO heavyweight title fight.

The tranquillity of Auckland's five-star Langham hotel was disrupted today by Andy Ruiz Jr's media session.