David Higgins on Joseph Parker vs Junior Fa: "Joseph has to win this fight, and he plans to do so emphatically, and make a statement." Former WBO champion returns against his Kiwi rival in Auckland on February 27
Friday 18 December 2020 08:23, UK
Joseph Parker's "critical fight" against Junior Fa has been rescheduled in Auckland on February 27, confirmed the former WBO champion's manager David Higgins.
Parker was originally set to return on December 12, but Fa had to undergo surgery after abnormalities were found in blood tests.
The Kiwi heavyweight rivals, who are both ranked in the WBO top 10, will instead share the ring early next year, with the winner staying firmly in contention for a future world title fight.
"The doctors have cleared Junior Fa to get back into training soon and he'll be fully fit for the new date on Saturday 27th February," Higgins told Sky Sports.
"Joseph is obviously frustrated, but he's channelling that frustration into training and the gym. He plans to do some proper damage on the new date.
"This fight is critical, Joseph has to win this fight, and he plans to do so emphatically, and make a statement."
Parker sealed a fifth-round stoppage of Shawndell Winters in February, while Fa defeated Devin Vargas on points in his last fight in November 2019.
