Joseph Parker - a rugby loser according to Hughie Fury. Photo / Photosport
Ouch. That hurts.
British heavyweight Hughie Fury has landed a low blow on Joseph Parker, with an off-hand reference about Parker's lack of boxing credentials and rugby.
Parker is a warm favourite to successfully defend his title against Fury at the Manchester Arena on September 24.
"I'm bred to fight and you will see what that stands for in that ring," Fury told World Boxing News.
"Parker has one option, he has to knock me out cold to win, so let's see if he can achieve it.
"I come from a blood line of fighting men, not rugby players-turned boxers."
According to WBN, Fury felt slighted by Parker, who had said: "I have put a massive target on Hughie's head.
"It's also good that he believes in himself, but during the stare down in Manchester last month, his eyes gave him away.
"They told a totally different story and trust me, he's worried."
The 37-year-old added a second straight victory over his English rival.