Joseph Parker's camp has begun the mind games ahead of the world heavyweight title fight against Andy Ruiz, labelling the Mexican a clear favourite.
The two unbeaten fighters will contend for the vacant WBO belt in Auckland tomorrow night.
Home‑town fighter and No.1 division contender Parker has been wrongly acclaimed as the man to beat.
Ruiz's record of 29 wins, including 19 by knockout, across an eight‑year career is more impressive than Parker's 21‑0 in four years.
Also, Ruiz fought 105 times as an amateur, losing just five times.
Parker had a shorter, less accomplished amateur career.
Neither fighter has ever been knocked down and the fight will go the full 12 rounds.
The California‑based fighter is trying to become the first heavyweight champion from Mexico, a country with a proud record in other divisions.
Joseph Parker will face Andy Ruiz at 7.30pm tomorrow.
Source : Radiosport
