Parker: "I became a better fighter because I became a better husband and father"

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has explained what has helped him get his career back on track.

"Now I've become a better fighter because I've become a better husband and father. I feel like when you have a great family life, it carries over into your boxing life as well. If your family life isn't going well, your training camp isn't going to go well either. But if things are going well, it helps your energy and the energy of everyone around you. As you can see at our gym, we all feed off each other's energy and everyone wants to see everyone succeed. It's a great environment," Boxing Scene quoted Parker as saying.

Recall that Parker will fight IBF belt holder Daniel Dubois on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.