Joseph Parker and Junior Fa will put on perhaps the biggest fight in New Zealand boxing's heavyweight history.
Parker is the favourite going into the bout against his 27-year-old rival, but Fa could produce an upset with Parker being out of the ring for almost a year.
Fa meanwhile has been away from competitive action for a year and three months, making it hard to guage something like their current form.
On 27 February spectators will be able to disover who emerges as the best boxer on the islands, and a win would give the winner the chance to move up the ranking and perhaps earn a title fight in the aftermath of the clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
The boxer's respective camps have started to needle one another about the judges selected for the fight , and tensions could boil over in the ring.
Here's everything you need to know about the fight card.
What time is Parker vs. Fa?
- Date: Saturday, February 27
- Time: 6.30 a.m. UK / 1.30 a.m. ET / 7.30 p.m. NZST
- Main event: 9.30 a.m. UK / 4.30 a.m. ET / 10.30 p.m. NZST
Main event ringwalks are anticipated around 9.30 a.m. UK / 4.30 a.m. ET / 10.30 p.m. NZST, but the exact start time of the featured bout depends on how long the undercard runs.
How to live stream Parker vs. Fa
- U.S.: DAZN
- U.K.: DAZN
- New Zealand: Spark Sport
The Parker vs. Fa fight will be shown on DAZN in the UK and USA and across the globe, and will be shown on a per-pay-view basis on Spark Sport in New Zealand.
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Where is the Parker vs. Fa fight happening?
Joseph Parker will fight Junior Fa on Saturday 27th February 2021 at Spark Arena, Auckland in New Zealand. Fans will be in attendance due to the relaxed coronavirus restrictions for those already in the country.
Joseph Parker record and bio
Nationality: New Zealand
Born: January 9, 1992
Height: 6'4"
Reach: 76"
Total fights: 29
Record: 27-2 (21 KOs)
Junior Fa record and bio
Nationality: New Zealand
Born: Jun. 17, 1990
Height: 6'5"
Reach: 80.5"
Total fights: 19
Record: 19-0 (10 KOs)
Parker vs. Fa fight card
- Joseph Parker vs. Junior Fa; Heavyweights
- Hemi Ahio vs. Julius Long; Heavyweights
- Nikolas Charalampous vs. Panuve Helu; Cruiserweights
- David Nyika vs Jesse Maio; Cruiserweights
- Alrie Meleisea vs. Lani Daniels; Heavyweights
- Jerome Pampellone vs. Antz Amouta; Light Heavyweights
- Richie Hadlow vs. Obedi Maguchi; Super Lightweights
- John Parker vs. Egelani Taito; Light Heavyweights
- Phil Telea vs. Niro Iuta; Super Heavyweight