David Higgins says Dillian Whyte could be a 'handful' for Joseph Parker

Joseph Parker's promoter, David Higgins said Dillian Whyte could be a 'handful'. Photo / Getty Images

Joseph Parker will be looking to make a sounding comeback when he faces Englishman Dillian Whyte at London's O2 Arena next month.

And although Parker's promoter, Duco boss David Higgins, believed the Kiwi boxer could take the win, he said Whyte's willingness to "take risks" would be a challenge.

"Whyte can be a bit of a handful because he's willing to take a risk," Higgins told The Mike Hosking Breakfast.

"He's one of those guys that's willing to get knocked out trying to knock you out, so he's a bit of a handful, but I think Joseph Parker can beat him."

David Higgins believed the clash would be a "credible fight" for Joseph Parker. Photo / Getty Images

The fight, that seemingly came out of the blue when it was announced last night, will take place on July 28 - leaving Parker 50 days to prepare for the highly-anticipated clash.

But Higgins said a shorter timeframe was more favourable for the Kiwi boxer, who was desperate for a high-profile opponent after his disappointing defeat to Anthony Joshua, and was a credible way for Parker to return to his endeavour of unifying the division.

"Joe was quite a bit heavier going into the Joshua camp, he had a longer break, and both his elbows were sore from surgery," said Higgins.

A win for either man would put him into pole position to challenge Joshua or Deontay Wilder. Photo / Getty Images

"This campaign, he's weighing about 110kg and his elbows are moving sweetly."

"The plan from the beginning was to put the foot on the accelerator, don't shy from the tough fights, step up and try and win the world title as quickly as possible ... he wants to unify the division, so it's back on the horse."

"It's a very credible fight and will be one of the biggest in the heavyweight division and there's a real buzz."

"Straight into Dillian Whyte is a very credible way to come back against someone that's no easy beat."

A win for Parker would put him into pole position to challenge Joshua or Deontay Wilder, the WBC world champion, as Whyte is ranked the No1 WBC challenger.

He is also No3 with the WBO and No4 with the IBF. Parker is ranked as high as fifth with the WBO.