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Parker holds huge weight advantage for bout against Winters

Parker holds huge weight advantage for bout against Winters

By Violet Matakibau
03/03/2020
[Photo: Youtube]

Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker will take a massive weight advantage into his fight against American Shawndell Winters today. Parker tipped the scales at 111.13kg, while Winters weighed 94.35kg ,nearly 17kg lighter than the former WBO heavyweight champion.

Promoter Eddie Hearn thinks, if Parker can put on a clinic against Winters, his name will be in the mix to fight some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division.

Even though Winters is down on size, he is still confident of an upset, he says he has I've fought tougher opponents, in everyday life.

The fight will be later on today.

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