Parker assembled powerful sparring partners before his fight with Joyce

Joseph Parker (30-2, 21 KOs) boasted strong sparring partners to help him prepare for his fight against Joe Joyce (14-0, 13 KOs). The New Zealander is being helped by WBC World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury and Martin Bakole, among others, to get in shape.

The Parker-Joyce fight is scheduled for September 24 in Manchester. This fight was originally supposed to take place in July, but the New Zealander's new promoter's contract became an obstacle. Joyce and Parker are the two top-ranked fighters of the World Boxing Organization, and the Englishman is already an official challenger for the belt.

Joyce beat Christian Hammer early in his last appearance in the ring. Parker last boxed in December, winning for the second time on points over Derek Chisora.