Joseph Parker reaches out to Andy Ruiz Jr for possible rematch as heavyweight duo look to get back i

Posted by Trudie Dory on Monday, July 8, 2024

Joseph Parker is hoping to set up a blockbuster rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr.

Parker fought the American in December 2016 and emerged victorious as he edged a majority decision to claim the WBO title.

The 30-year-old has now called on Ruiz Jr for another fight as both heavyweights look to get back into the world title mix.

Writing on social media, Parker tweeted: "Who’s keen on this rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr?

"My team been reaching out bro. Let’s make it happen!"

Parker's only two career defeats have come against Brits Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.

Parker recently put in a career-best performance to defeat Dereck Chisora.

Chisora was floored three times in the rematch of his split decision defeat back in May, but valiantly kept recovering to his feet and firing back on each and every occasion.

Ruiz Jr shocked the heavyweight division when he beat AJ back in 2019, before Joshua came back to win his belts a few months later.

The Mexican-American recently re-entered the ring for a bout against Chris Arreola last May, where he sealed a points victory over his veteran rival.

Parker's manager, David Higgins, said earlier this month that a rematch against Ruiz Jr could be on the cards and also hinted a second fight against Dillian Whyte in the future.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Higgins said: "A rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr would be fantastic.

"Parker beat Ruiz Jr in a very close fight in New Zealand. Had it have been in America, it may have gone the other way.

"Andy wants a rematch. Fighting him in America is interesting because he has a cult following among Mexican-Americans.

"If Parker stuck to a game plan he would beat Deontay Wilder easily.

"Dillian Whyte? The long-awaited Whyte rematch would be interesting."

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