Joseph Parker

Later this week boxing fans will get the chance to see the professional debut of highly regarded New Zealand Heavyweight Joseph Parker, a fighter who many feel is the best New Zealand prospect since David Tua.

The 20 year old from Auckland had an incredibly impressive amateur career with a number of medals both domestically (a Silver medal in the 2009 National championships) and internationally (including a Bronze at the 2010 Youth World Championships, a Silver at the 2010 Youth Olympics and a Gold at the 2011 Arafura Games).

Sadly Parker lost out on a chance to go to the 2012 Olympics and rather than wait around for another 4 years Parker has decided to turn professional. He will be debuting on Thursday as he faces 38 year old

Dean Garmonsway (2-1, 2), a fight that Parker will be expected to win and win in style.

Parker is a tall, powerful Heavyweight who although still young for a Heavyweight prospect does look very promising with very respectable skills, size and power. Whilst it's fair to say that Parker will be a long term prospect he is one worth keeping an eye on as we really feel their could be something to this kid.