Joseph Dennis Parker, OM, is a New Zealand professional boxer of Samoan heritage, who held the WBO heavyweight title from 2016 to 2018.
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Joseph Parker has also held multiple regional heavyweight championships including the WBO Oriental, Africa, and Oceania titles; as well as the PABA, OPBF, and New Zealand titles.
As an amateur, Joseph Parker represented New Zealand at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the super-heavyweight division, and narrowly missed qualification for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Joseph Parker turned professional in July 2012 with Duco Events in Auckland, under the guidance of Sir Bob Jones. After defeating Andy Ruiz for the vacant WBO title, Joseph Parker became the first heavyweight boxer from either New Zealand or the Pacific Islands to win a major world championship.
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Joseph Parker is married to Laine Tavita and they have three daughters; Elizabeth, Shiloh, and Michaela.
Meet Joseph Parker’s Adorable Daughter Elizabeth Ah-Sue Sala Parker
Joseph Parker was not present when Laine Tavita gave birth to Elizabeth Ah-Sue Sala Parker as he was in Las Vegas preparing for his heavyweight title bout against Andy Ruiz Jr, which was held in Auckland on December 10, 2016.
Elizabeth Ah-Sue Sala Parker was born on 14th November, 2021.
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