He entered the ring with a smile and Joseph Parker's demolition of Brian Minto ensured that confidence and positivity was well justified.

Joseph Parker's power and speed was too much for Brian Minto tonight, the American quitting on his stool after the seventh round for an impressive TKO victory for the South Aucklander.

Robert Berridge continued his rise with a stunning first-round knockout victory over Brazilian Rogerio Damasco on the undercard of tonight's Joseph Parker v Brian Minto main event in Manukau.

One's a prize fighter known for leaving opponents stunned and silent. The other is a heavyweight champ.

Steps and slopes was the catchcry of Joseph Parker's recent training camp in Las Vegas.

A Sky Television advertisement promoting the July 5 boxing fight between heavyweight star Joseph Parker and United States veteran Brian Minto was pulled.

American boxer and former heavy-weight champion Hasim "The Rock" Rahman was holding up a hand for me to examine. If you squint you can just see a faint tracing of scars.

Martin Rogan loves the limelight. Whether it's knocking out opponents in the boxing ring, acting out another movie scene or chatting to people in his Belfast taxi, the Irishman is an entertainer.

New Zealand's top-ranked professional boxer Robbie Berridge, forced to pull out of tonight's Triple Thriller Main Event with a hand injury.

It's a twist on the normally macho and testosterone-fuelled sport of boxing with an all-women fight card and "ring boys" providing the entertainment between rounds.

You know a sport is doing well when the promoters start bitching at each other. This week, the NZ Professional Boxing Association boss accused the handlers of Joseph Parker of being 'fools' for pushing him 'too hard, too fast', writes Paul Lewis.

New Zealand boxing identity Lance Revill has taken a swing at Joseph Parker's promoters, Duco Events, saying the company is more concerned about money than the development of their young heavyweight prospect.