Hughie Fury: I will bring Tyson's title back to the family - by smashing Joseph Parker
TYSON FURY’S younger cousin Hughie will fight Joseph Parker for the WBO Heavyweight title.
Hughie Fury will take on Joseph Parker for the WBO Heavyweight title
The bout, scheduled for September at the Manchester Arena, was originally set to take place in Auckland last month until Fury withdrew through injury.
Instead, Parker laboured to an unimpressive points win over last-ditch replacement Razvan Cojanu.
Fighting in his hometown and with his cousin Tyson’s old belt on the line, Fury is supremely confident of becoming world champion when he steps in the ring with Parker.
"I've never had a close fight," he said.
"I've won every round of every single fight.
Hughie Fury: Tyson and I will rule heavyweight division
I'm going to let my fists do the talking
"I'm going to let my fists do the talking and I'm going to take his belt home with me."
Much-like Fury (20-0-KO10), Parker is also unbeaten (23-0-KO18) and admits he is relieved the fight is finally taking place.
"I'm very much looking forward to this fight," he said.
"It's been a long time coming but the contract is signed thanks to my promoter David Higgins and I am ready to get going.
"We're looking forward to going over to the UK and making a statement and putting on a great show."
It will be the first time the Kiwi has fought in the UK and only his second time in Europe, but the champion insists that will not faze him.
Joseph Parker retained his WBO Heavyweight crown after beating Razvan Conjanu in May
Razvan Cojanu was Joseph Parker's last opponent
He said: “The idea of going to the UK is something I am looking forward to, and no I don't hold any grudges [about Fury not coming to New Zealand on May 6]
“The crowd against me? I will use it as energy and motivation to put on a great show and fight hard.
"I know there will be a lot of supporters for [Fury] but I know I back myself and put on a great show, and hopefully get him out of there."