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Duco Statement regarding Joseph Parker v Hughie Fury

Published: Sun 23 Apr 2017 06:35 PM
DUCO EVENTS STATEMENT
Duco Events was today notified by the World Boxing Organisation that mandatory number one challenger Hughie Fury has an injury, and will be unable to challenge champion Joseph Parker for the Heavyweight Title on May 6th in Auckland.
The World Boxing Organisation has, therefore, advised Duco Events to investigate the possibility of Joseph Parker making a voluntary defence of his heavyweight title against an opponent ranked in the top 15 of the world rankings.
Duco Events is currently investigating all options and will make no further comment today.

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