Joseph Parker's punches packing more power

Joseph Parker (Photosport)
Joseph Parker (Photosport)

Joseph Parker's never trash talked his opponents, so when he has a crack you take notice.

It all started with Ukrainian giant Alexander Dimitrenko saying Parker only beat Carlos Takam in May because of hometown judging.

That's at odds with Takam's camp, who told Newshub they felt Parker won, but the scorecards should have been closer.

Parker's confidence has grown with his elbow injury gone and a new weight training programme lifting his power.

He's also high on motivation with a shot at Anthony Joshua's title looming, even if they have to wait until Monday to find out when it is.

With that on the horizon, Parker has plenty of motivation to make Dimitrenko eat his words.

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