Dave Higgins, the promoter for the WBO world heavyweight champion, Joshua Parker has shared that a world title unification could be edging closer for 2018.
Parker and his team have insisted all along that they would be willing to accept 35% of the pie in a fight with Joshua.
“We’ve said all along that a 35-65 percent was both fair – and our bottom line,” said Higgins.
Higgins added “Now it seems that Eddie is pretty close to agreeing with us. That’s very encouraging.”
“Eddie’s video was great. He’s a really funny guy. He certainly scored a few points when making fun of us colonials down here in New Zealand, but the funniest part is where he still insists Joseph Parker isn’t worth the 35 percent we are demanding.
“Eddie’s having a laugh there and he knows it,” Higgins added. Higgins was touching on the level of power Hearn possesses over the negotiations.
Parker believes the social battle between the two promoters is bringing the unification fight closer but insists his British rival will need at least a second attempt if he wants to hold three world titles.
“I want to test myself against the best, so this is a fight I really want,” he said.
.@anthonyfjoshua doesn't a 65-35% between two unbeaten champions sound fair? Nearly double our share. Don't worry a rematch clause is there in case you're worried about your chin #NoExcusesNow#NeverBeenDropped .@EddieHearn .@D_Higgins_Duco
— Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) November 27, 2017
Parker also credited his promoter for playing a pivotal role in finding a conclusion to the negotiations. “David Higgins is doing everything possible to make it happen and he seems to be flushing out AJ’s real position.”
Lastly, Parker also suggested his counterpart’s demands are due to the risk of facing an opponent like him.
“If he won’t entertain a 35-65 split, then it’s pretty obvious he doesn’t want the fight to happen. It seems like I am such a big risk that he needs more than 65 percent – and a rematch clause.”
.@joeboxerparker Sips tea, continues to read tweets & refreshes email.. Still No Offer pic.twitter.com/micG0WdtuA
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) November 9, 2017
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