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Personal Information
| Full Name | Joseph Dennis Parker |
| Date of Birth | January 9, 1992 |
| Age | 33 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Championship Held | WBO Interim World Heavy |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Reach | 76 |
| Career Stats | 35-3-0 |
| Status | Active |
Joseph Parker: A Brief Biography
Joseph Parker, born on January 9, 1992, in Auckland, New Zealand, is a New Zealand boxer with a reputation for being a skilled technician in the boxing ring. At a tall frame of six feet four inches with a 76-inch reach, Parker was the WBO heavyweight title holder between 2016 and 2018, which made him the first New Zealand-born heavyweight title holder.
Parker boasts a professional record of 35 wins, 23 by knockout, and 3 losses (35-3-0), as of February 19, 2025. His most popular victories include wins over Andy Ruiz Jr., Zhilei Zhang, and Deontay Wilder. Parker is scheduled to lock horns against Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on February 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Joseph Parker Personal Information
| Name | Joseph Parker |
| Age | 33 |
| DOB | January 9, 1992 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Profession | Professional Boxer |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | Heavyweight |
Joseph Parker Early Life
Joseph Parker was born to Dempsey and Sala Parker, both of Samoan descent, on January 9, 1992, in South Auckland, New Zealand. His ancestors originated from the village of Faleula on the island of Upolu in the country of Samoa. Parker's father was named after the American boxer and former American heavyweight champion, Jack Dempsey. He was raised in Auckland's Mangere area and was a student at Hillsborough's Marcellin College. At the age of three, Parker showed his interest in boxing by jabbing into the palms of his father.
In his amateur record, Parker had 66 fights, being a two-time New Zealand amateur heavyweight title holder in 2010 and 2011. He had a number of tournaments that he won and also had several international victories.
Joseph Parker Social Media
Joseph Parker is active on Instagram and X. Parker’s Instagram page is filled with posts about his training regimens, life updates, endorsements, and fight promotions. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 410,000 on Instagram and over 137,000 on X.
Joseph Parker Boxing Record
As of February 19, 2025, Joseph Parker holds a professional boxing record of 35 wins and three losses (35-3-0). Of his wins, Parker has won by way of knockout 23 times and 12 times by decision.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location |
| 38 | Win | 35–3 | Zhilei Zhang | MD | 12 | 8 Mar 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 37 | Win | 34–3 | Deontay Wilder | UD | 12 | 23 Dec 2023 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 36 | Win | 33–3 | Simon Kean | KO | 3 (10), 2:04 | 28 Oct 2023 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 35 | Win | 32–3 | Faiga Opelu | TKO | 1 (10), 1:29 | 24 May 2023 | Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, Australia |
| 34 | Win | 31–3 | Jack Massey | UD | 10 | 21 Jan 2023 | Manchester Arena, England |
| 33 | Loss | 30–3 | Joe Joyce | KO | 11 (12), 1:03 | 24 Sep 2022 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England |
| 32 | Win | 30–2 | Derek Chisora | UD | 12 | 18 Dec 2021 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England |
| 31 | Win | 29–2 | Derek Chisora | SD | 12 | 1 May 2021 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England |
| 30 | Win | 28–2 | Junior Fa | UD | 12 | 27 Feb 2021 | Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 29 | Win | 27–2 | Shawndell Winters | TKO | 5 (10), 2:40 | 29 Feb 2020 | Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, US |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 | Alex Leapai | TKO | 10 (12), 2:18 | 29 Jun 2019 | Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island, US |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | Alexander Flores | KO | 3 (12), 2:51 | 15 Dec 2018 | Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| 26 | Loss | 24–2 | Dillian Whyte | UD | 12 | 28 Jul 2018 | The O2 Arena, London, England |
| 25 | Loss | 24–1 | Anthony Joshua | UD | 12 | 31 Mar 2018 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Hughie Fury | MD | 12 | 23 Sep 2017 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Răzvan Cojanu | UD | 12 | 6 May 2017 | Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Andy Ruiz Jr. | MD | 12 | 10 Dec 2016 | Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Alexander Dimitrenko | KO | 3 (12), 1:38 | 1 Oct 2016 | Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Solomon Haumono | TKO | 4 (12), 1:35 | 21 Jul 2016 | Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Carlos Takam | UD | 12 | 21 May 2016 | Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Jason Bergman | TKO | 8 (12), 1:02 | 23 Jan 2016 | Faleata Sports Complex, Apia, Samoa |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Daniel Martz | TKO | 1 (12), 1:57 | 5 Dec 2015 | Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New Zealand |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Kali Meehan | TKO | 3 (12), 1:00 | 15 Oct 2015 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Bowie Tupou | KO | 1 (12), 1:03 | 1 Aug 2015 | Stadium Southland, Invercargill, New Zealand |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Yakup Saglam | TKO | 2 (12), 0:45 | 13 Jun 2015 | Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Jason Pettaway | KO | 4 (10), 0:48 | 5 Mar 2015 | Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Irineu Beato Costa Junior | KO | 4 (12), 0:31 | 6 Dec 2014 | Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New Zealand |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Sherman Williams | UD | 10 | 16 Oct 2014 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Keith Thompson | TKO | 3 (6), 2:41 | 9 Aug 2014 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Brian Minto | RTD | 7 (10), 3:00 | 5 Jul 2014 | Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Marcelo Luiz Nascimento | TKO | 7 (10), 2:21 | 26 Apr 2014 | König Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Afa Tatupu | TKO | 2 (10), 1:55 | 10 Oct 2013 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Francois Botha | TKO | 2 (8), 2:32 | 13 Jun 2013 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Brice Ritani-Coe | UD | 6 | 16 May 2013 | Hyatt Regency, Irvine, California, US |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Dontay Pati | TKO | 1 (6), 1:32 | 28 Feb 2013 | Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Richard Tutaki | TKO | 3 (6), 0:59 | 15 Dec 2012 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Terry Tuteru | KO | 2 (4), 1:49 | 9 Nov 2012 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Dean Garmonsway | TKO | 2 (6), 1:49 | 5 Jul 2012 | SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand |
Joseph Parker Losses
As of February 19, 2025, Joseph Parker has suffered three losses inside the professional boxing ring. His only losses are against Joe Joyce, Dilian Whyte, and Anthony Joshua.
Joseph Parker Girlfriend
Joseph Parker has been in a long-term relationship with his partner, Laine Tavita, for over a decade. The couple met at Marcellin College in Auckland and have remained together since.
Joseph Parker Children
Joseph Parker and his partner Laine Tavita have four daughters. Their first, Elizabeth Ah-Sue Parker, was born in November 2016, followed by Shiloh Jasmine Parker in 2018, Michaela Florence Parker in 2019, and their youngest, Esme Dianna Anya Parker, in May 2022.
FAQs on Joseph Parker
A. Joseph Parker's next fight is against Daniel Dubois on February 22, 2025. This fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A. Joseph Parker currently holds the WBO World Interim Heavyweight title.
A. Joseph Parker has only lost to Joe Joyce, Anthony Joshua, and Dilian Whyte in his professional career.
A. Parker holds a boxing record of 35 wins and 3 losses as of February 19, 2025 (35-3-0).
