Joseph Parker vs Razvan Cojanu: When is the fight, what TV channel is it on and what time does it start?

NEW ZEALAND knock-out artist Joseph Parker defends his WBO  heavyweight title against Romanian Razvan Cojanu on home turf on Saturday.

Parker was originally scheduled to face Hughie Fury – cousin of Tyson – but he pulled out with a back injury.

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What TV channel is Parker-Cojanu on?

The fight will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports 3 on Saturday May 6, at 11am BST.

It will also be available to watch online for Sky subscribers.

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What is Parker’s record?

The 25-year-old has blasted away all 22 of his opponents, winning 18 by knock-out. He won the WBO belt in his last fight, a majority decision victory over Andy Ruiz back in November.

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What is Cojanu’s record?

A late replacement after Fury’s injury, the highlight of his career is winning bronze for Romania at the European Union Championships in 2009. He has won 16 out of his 18 bouts, but has fought no-one near the same level as Parker.

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Who are the other current world heavyweight champs?

All of the current heavyweight champions are undefeated. Alongside WBO champ Parker, you’ve got WBC champ Deontay Wilder and of course WBA and IBF champ Anthony Joshua.

New Zealand farewell?

Parker has said that this bout looks likely to be his final fight in New Zealand.

He said: “We love fighting in New Zealand; we love the support but it’s going to be our farewell fight and we’re going to make it a good one.

“The weight is good. I feel like I am sitting down on my punches and throwing hard and fast so I’m looking forward to putting on that display tomorrow night.

“This is probably our last fight in New Zealand for a long time so we want to say goodbye.”