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British World Champion challenges Joseph Parker for heavyweight fight

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British World Champion challenges Joseph Parker for heavyweight fightMark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
The New Zealander has been called out.

Joseph Parker has enjoyed a fruitful year inside the ropes after recent victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, and is currently the WBO interim heavyweight champion. 

His next opponent is yet to be determined, but the New Zealander has been challenged by a British champion, who's called Parker out for a possible encounter. 

Lawrence Okolie, who won the WBC bridgerweight title last month, has hinted at moving up to the heavyweight division and already has his sights set on his first opponent. 

"I really want the Parker fight. He’s on a great run of form." Okolie told Boxing Social. 

"There’s a great show in September. I’m a free agent right now and the opportunities are there.

"There’s bridgerweight defence, or there’s heavyweight fights, so let’s see.”

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