Joseph Parker vs Derek Chisora trilogy bout possible, WBO would approve

A third fight between Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora may be in the works, with the WBO saying they would approve a bout between the two, and that the sanctioning body would allow it to be for the interim belt Parker currently holds.

Sky Sports reports that David Higgins, Parker’s promoter, says their side would be open to the idea, which could be the biggest money fight available for Parker, who hopes to return in September.

This doesn’t mean the fight will happen, though. Parker (36-3, 24 KO) is in line as the mandatory challenger for the winner of the July 19 undisputed clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, and Chisora (36-13, 23 KO) does have a spot in line with the IBF, though at the moment he would have to wait for another eliminator before a final eliminator, it appears, as the sanctioning body has ordered a Frank Sanchez vs Efe Ajagba rematch.

At 41, and looking to wind his career down, Chisora simply may not want to wait around on the IBF ordeal to play out, and there would be good money in a fight with Parker.

Chisora and Parker met twice in 2021, in May and December of that year, with Parker eking out decision wins both times in Manchester, England. Chisora is no stranger to trilogies that don’t follow a traditional path, as he faced — and lost to — Tyson Fury three times.

“War” Chisora is currently on a three-fight win streak, most recently scoring a decision win over Otto Wallin on February 8, and he’s 4-1 in his last five, following the two losses to Parker.

Parker, 33, is really on the best run of his career, with six straight wins including his last three over Deontay Wilder, Joe Joyce, and a late-notice version of Martin Bakole on February 22.