New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker during a training session ahead of his WBO title fight next week. Photo / Photosport.co.nz
New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker believes winning the WBO belt is his destiny.
In a column for Fairfax media, Parker said he was following the prophecy of his late grandfather, who told Parker he would not lose a fight - all the way to a world title.
"It's a
blessing I've thought about every time I've fought and he was right - here I am 21 fights later, unbeaten, and about to fight for the heavyweight championship of the world," Parker said.
"The way this opportunity has evolved, to have the fight in New Zealand, it just adds to that feeling that this is something that's meant to happen."
Parker said he will rest today, on his day off, go to church and spend time with family before the biggest week of his career.
