Kiwi heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is branching out. 

He’s moving into the promotion business, partnering up with Duco Boxing and Dazn for a multi-fight partnership, headlined by David Nyika. 

It’s Parker’s first time as a promoter, working alongside his longtime friend and manager David Higgins.  

He told Mike Hosking that Nyika has achieved a lot as an amateur, has a great work ethic, height and reach, and he reckons they’re very fortunate to be working with talent like him. 

Parker’s shift to promotions is not unexpected, as in the years since Higgins became his manager, he taught him about the business side of things. 

“I’ve always shown interest in, you know, the sponsorship, the venue, the tickets, the corporates, and now he’s given me the opportunity to do this event together.” 

He said it's a view to life beyond the ring, but also a chance to give back to others in the sport. 

“I want to help other fighters and give them the same opportunity I was given from David Higgins to reach the top.” 

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