Influential Matchroom kingpin Hearn knocked back Higgins' claims but did leave the door open for Parker, who starts his comeback against American Alexander Flores in Christchurch on December 15, to return to the glamour echelon of the division.
"Anyone who knows Dillian knows he doesn't duck anybody. He could be standing by for a fight with Anthony Joshua but he's choosing to rematch Dereck Chisora," Hearn told the Herald.
"The Parker rematch would be a great fight. It was a great fight first time around. Ultimately, Dillian wants a shot at a world title so that's where he's looking at the moment.
"I'm excited to see Joseph Parker back. He's a guy who has proven he's willing to fight the best. After the Anthony Joshua fight he didn't have to take a fight like Dillian Whyte but he wanted to because he believed he'd win.
"If it wasn't for those middle rounds he may have won that fight. He'll be back. He's a young man. I'm looking forward to seeing him fight later in the year, and who knows what the future holds."
Asked if there was unfinished business between Parker and Whyte, given gripping finish, Hearn said: "I don't feel like anyone thought Joseph won the fight so in that respect it wasn't controversial. It was a close fight and the ending was thrilling.
"I see Joseph Parker in and around this division for a long time, and if you do that naturally you're going to be in fights like Dillian Whyte.
"After the Anthony Joshua fight Higgins wanted a rematch with Joshua. After the Dillian Whyte fight he wanted that rematch. Being as young as Parker if he continues to stay in the game and continues to win, all those fights are going to come full circle."
Whyte, wearing beads gifted to him by Parker's uncle, was more forthright in dismissing a rematch anytime soon, saying he never considered it as they were now on different levels.
"He's still in the top 10 so anything is a possibility but right now you have to join the queue there's a whole list of people waiting to beat me up," Whyte said. "At the minute his brand is a bit diminished so there's no point in me fighting him, but two or three wins in the heavyweight division and you're right back."
Floor the relatively unknown Flores with a dominant display, and Hearn believes Parker (24-2) will again be in the mix.
"I think he should have a good win later this year and then maybe go and box in America as well. It's a vibrant market. He can take his time. He gambled on the Dillian Whyte fight because if he won it would have put him straight back in a position for a world title.
"But he didn't lose anything in that defeat. He showed a lot of heart."
Hearn has locked in an April 13 date at Wembley for Joshua's next title defence. Depending on results and negotiations, that could be a second fight against Whyte or much anticipated showdown with WBC champion Deontay Wilder, provided he get past Tyson Fury on December 1 in Los Angeles, which is no given.
"Wilder is the target 100 per cent," Hearn said. "He's the only person at the moment Joshua is focused on. But if we can't get the Wilder fight done then we need to get in a position with Dillian if he wins on December 22 where that fight happens in April.
"I'm presuming Wilder has a rematch clause. As a Brit I want Tyson to win but in terms of moving forward to an undisputed fight we'd like to see Wilder get the victory."
David Haye, now promoting Chisora, didn't rule out the prospect of Parker taking on his new charge down the line either.
"Parker will be feeling a little upset and want to prove himself. If that last round against Whyte was round six or seven we may not be here today. He knows that," Haye said.
"Boxing is about learning. He showed he's world class in that last round. Since Joshua no one has hurt Dillian Whyte like he hurt him in that last round and if it wasn't for the bell who knows.
"It's good to see him getting back in there, not wasting any time and regrouping for another shot.
"Parker is a young man. He's going to be in and around the heavyweight division for many years to come so if Chisora keeps performing I'm sure their paths will cross."
