Parker promised to knock out Wilder

Former WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker confident that he will be able to shock the boxing world with an early victory over the former WBC title holder Deontay Wilder.

“Obviously it’s a tough call, but I know I can knock out Wilder. This is 100 percent. I'm here and ready to go. I had a wonderful camp. I enter this battle with a great plan, a great strategy, and respect for Deontay. I’m here to win,” Parker said at a press conference.

The meeting between the New Zealander and the American will take place on Saturday, December 23, at a boxing evening in Riyadh.