Joseph Parker: how Saudi Arabia's refusal led him to a rematch with Anthony Joshua.

Joseph Parker's Return

Joseph Parker's return was the result of the situation with Saudi Arabia – he was invited for a fight, but it was clear they did not expect him to succeed. The 33-year-old New Zealander fought Deontay Wilder at the same event in Riyadh in 2023 where Anthony Joshua faced Otto Wallin.

Expectations of Victories

Both former world heavyweight champions were supposed to secure victories in their semifinals and then announce...

“Parker was invited, but no one believed in his victory,” sources noted.

Parker's defeat could have meant the end of his career, but he decided to prove to everyone that he is capable of more.His return to boxing is not just an attempt at rehabilitation, but also a chance to confirm his status in the heavyweight division. This fight depends on much: both his career and future meetings in the ring.