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THE NEW ZEALANDER HAS NOT FOUGHT SINCE KNOCKING OUT MARTIN BAKOLE, BUT DESPITE SEEMINGLY BEING NEXT IN LINE FOR A WORLD TITLE FIGHT, PARKER WANTS TO STAY BUSY 15:19, 03 Jun 2025 Joseph
Parker has expressed his interest in a trilogy showdown with long-time rival Derek Chisora. The New Zealander has been out of the ring since his stunning knockout win over Martin Bakole in
February. While holding the provisional WBO title, he is eagerly awaiting the outcome of Oleksandr Usyk's rematch with Daniel Dubois - which is scheduled to take place on July 19. The
much-anticipated face-off between Usyk and Dubois is set to be held at Wembley Stadium, with all four major world titles on the line. In a bid to ensure the Kiwi heavyweight remains active,
promoter Frank Warren has indicated that Parker's next fight could come as early as September. Eyeing an opportunity to remain sharp for the winner of Usyk vs Dubois, the 33-year-old
reckons a trilogy clash with Chisora would fit the bill. Speaking to the Ring, Parker said: "I'd like to be out ASAP. I know Usyk and Dubois are fighting on July 19, I'd like
to either fight not long after that, or it'd be great if I could be on the same card." READ MORE: Jake Paul targets Anthony Joshua fight as boxer reveals six-man hit listREAD MORE:
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The belts are held up at the moment. Usyk and Dubois have the belts, and whoever wins, who knows what kind of rematch clauses are in the contract. It'd be nice to fight anyone.
It'd be nice to fight someone like Derek Chisora. He is looking for his 50th fight, and I'm not sure if he's going to fight for a title." Article continues below Parker
expressed interest in a potential trilogy fight against Chisora, saying: "I know I've beaten him twice, but I've never had a trilogy in my career, so Derek always brings it,
and it could be a good sort of fight to keep me busy." The Kiwi had previously defeated Chisora twice in 2021. Since then, Chisora has regained form, recently winning an IBF world title
eliminator against Otto Wallin, making him mandatory for a title shot. Parker is open to facing Chisora but also mentioned a possible rematch with Dillian Whyte, who beat him in 2018, as an
alternative. Article continues below Parker added: "There's also Dillian Whyte. Fabio Wardley is fighting Justis Huni this weekend, or very soon. There's many options out
there. I know [Martin] Bakole wants a rematch, too. But I think it would be awesome to fight on the undercard of Usyk and Dubois. I'll fight anyone. Like I said, if there's no one
else to fight, Derek Chisora is always keen. He's always up for it but he's also got a great following, and he's looking for his 50th fight."