Joseph Parker's next opponent is likely to be Australia-based New Zealander Kali Meehan following his first-round demolition of Bowie Tupou.
Parker's promoters Duco were tightlipped in the aftermath of his impressive knockout of Tongan-Australian Tupou after 63 seconds at Invercargill's Stadium Southland last night, with David Higgins saying only that the bout in Auckland on October 15 would pit Parker against a "very seasoned, big man, who has boxed a lot of rounds".
Meehan would very much fit that description, and although Duco refused to comment today, speculation is building in boxing circles across the Tasman that the 45-year-old veteran would be the next to try his luck against the undefeated Parker.
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If so, he would present a unique challenge to the 23-year-old Parker, the holder of four belts, including Tupou's WBO Africa heavyweight belt, following his most recent success.