The promoter has answered whether a rematch between Parker and Zhilei will take place

David Higgins, promoter of former WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker, spoke about his ward's future plans.

"There was a rematch clause in the contract for the fight with Zhang Zhilei, but the situation can change if all parties agree. If we are offered a better option, we will consider it, but negotiations must take place.

Joseph has given me clear instructions. They are that he wants to fight the best boxers in the world. He wants to fight opponents who are ranked above him. He wants to fight Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, but now he has to be patient and try to take his chances so he doesn't miss anything," Sky Sports quoted Higgins as saying.