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'The fight with the most at stake'
Kevin Barry has described Joseph Parker's fight against Bowie Tupou in Invercargill tonight as the most significant of his career.

Parker eyes next step on way to top
American Deontay Wilder, the world champion known as the "Bronze Bomber", is in the sights of Joseph Parker's team.

Boxing: Fenech adds extra clout to Tupou preparation
Bowie Tupou's trainer Jeff Fenech is looming as a wildcard figure in the fight Joseph Parker hopes will take him into the top echelon of the world's heavyweights.

Floyd Mayweather stripped of title
The 48-0 fighter missed Friday’s deadline to pay a $200,000 sanction fee to the WBO and a committee voted to strip the 38-year-old of the title.

Parker eyes the big prize
Joseph Parker has two families backing his title chase and his professional career is zooming so fast that his handlers are tipping wealthy retirement at 30, writes Chris Rattue.

And Joseph Parker's next opponent is...
After destroying German champion Yakup Saglam on Saturday, Joseph Parker's next opponent has been named...

Talented Brit in Parker's sights
Anthony Joshua is making waves in England and beyond, and he and Joseph Parker are destined to collide within the next two years.

Parker's swinging victory
Joseph Parker has improved his professional record to 14-0 with a stunning victory over German champion Yakup Saglam.

TV fight tipped to propel Parker to next level in US
Joseph Parker's fight against Yakup Saglam in Palmerston North tonight will be screened live to a potential audience of millions in the United States.

Boxing: Parker camp brace for dirty tactics
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker is preparing for a dirty fight against German champion Yakup Saglam next Saturday.

Parker bumps into Tyson
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker has had a chance meeting with Mike Tyson.

'They shut up once I start fighting'
Rose, a transgender kickboxer from rural Thailand, is building a reputation as she fights for her identity.

Boxing: Parker's next opponent named
Joseph Parker's next opponent has been confirmed as Yakup Saglam, a 38-year-old from Germany with 37 professional fights to his name.

Boxing: Kiwi gets shot at world champs
Kiwi boxer Robert Berridge has the opportunity he has waited six years for - a shot at a share of the world light heavyweight championship.

The ultimate mis-match?
He may have failed to beat Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential race, but former Republican nominee Mitt Romney will hope to prove he still has some fighting spirit left.

What Mayweather will do to win
Floyd Mayweather obviously loves winning, but a former rival has revealed to what lengths the Money Man will go to avoid losing at anything.