Parker has New Zealand and Samoa behind him tonight as he bids for a chance to go for the summit. Here's to him.

If Carlos Takam thought Joseph Parker was tough, he hadn't counted on running into the Kiwi boxer's mum in the build-up to tonight's heavyweight clash.

Joseph Parker and his family placed a lot of trust in Kevin Barry, and so far it's paying off.

Here are all the facts and figures that you need to know before Joseph Parker's biggest heavyweight bout.

Heavyweight world champion boxer praises Joseph Parker, calling him "tough and ambitious".

David Haye says Kiwi Joseph Parker is brave to fight Carlos Takam and could have taken an easier route to a world title shot.

As Joseph Parker walks to the ring tomorrow night before the biggest fight of his life, following in his footsteps will be 21-year-old Taylor Barry.

Boxing has punched out some of the finest nicknames-"Smokin" Joe Frazier, James "Bonecrusher" Smith or Thomas "Hitman" Hearns - and some shockers.

Carlos Takam is supremely confident of a win against Kiwi Joseph Parker on Saturday.

Joseph Parker has passed his first major test of the week - an at times awkward press conference alongside rival Carlos Takam ahead of their big bout.

Tyson Fury has given himself an uppercut, apologising for an hour-long rant which offended a broad range of people.

Joseph Parker has received backing from the highest of boxing places - the legendary Manny Pacquiao.

Footage from bout shows object that looks like a smartphone recording the action.

Fighters can't afford to look too far ahead but their promoters have to.

Carlos Takam's promoter has taken a dig at Joseph Parker over the calibre of opponents the Kiwi has fought.

There are only 520 general tickets available for the May 21 bout.

Joseph Parker and Carlos Takam, the man standing in the way of his shot at a world heavyweight boxing title challenge, have met for the first time.

Canelo Alverez ended his middleweight bout with Amir Khan with what was described as the "2016 knockout of the year".

Controversial boxer Tyson Fury has a soft spot for Kiwi fighter Joseph Parker.

Floyd Mayweather has hinted that he could make a comeback, but insisted only a 'nine-figure' pay check would be enough to tempt him into returning.