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Joseph Parker could fight one of the most dangerous boxers in the heavyweight division instead of Oleksandr Usyk

Originally posted on Bloody Knockout | By James Sweetnam | Last updated Aug 29, 2025 5:27 AM ET

Joseph Parker may agree a deal to battle it out with a KO artist.

Having gone on an exceptional run, many want the Kiwi to get his opportunity to face Oleksandr Usyk.

However, a clash with the southpaw has yet to come to fruition, despite the WBO ordering the fight. Interestingly, Andy Lee says a clash between Parker and Usyk is unlikely.

With that in mind, it looks like the former world champion might head in another direction.

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Joseph Parker could fight Fabio Wardley

According to EverythingBoxing, Joseph Parker could go head-to-head with Fabio Wardley.

A match-up between the stars could take place on October 25 at the O2 Arena in London, UK.

PARKER WARDLEY IN-PLAY

I'm told that a fight between interim heavyweight champions Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley is possible for October 25 at London's O2 Arena. pic.twitter.com/DC83PEW2T0
— EverythingBoxing | Darshan Desai (@EverythingBoxi2) August 29, 2025

Adding fuel to the fire, during an interview with Boxing News, Parker’s manager, Spencer Brown, said: “I think he’ll defend his interim title before Christmas, he’ll have to, because he’ll have to get a fight in.

“I think he’ll fight one of the top-level English guys, whether it’s Daniel Dubois or Fabio Wardley. There are quite a few to choose from. It might be Derek Chisora. He’s got himself into a great place. In my opinion, he will fight one of those three.”