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Parker confirms New Zealand bout in December

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Joseph Parker will return to the ring in December with a bout in New Zealand after back-to-back losses this year.

The heavyweight's career trajectory suffered a nosedive after defeats against Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.

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Both contests were settled on points and Parker remains confident he can become a headline act once again.

The opponent for his next fight, which will take place in Christchurch, has not been named but an announcement is expected soon. 

"Whoever they put in front of me I need to get the job done – and get it done well," said Parker, who lost his WBO belt in the defeat to Joshua. 

"Having experienced what it is like to reach the pinnacle of the sport, and then come back down again after a couple of tough defeats, I'm more motivated than ever to get back on top."

Parker knocked Whyte down in the final round at the O2 Arena but was unable to get the win he feels he deserved. 

"I could have and should have won that fight, but that's boxing," said the 26-year-old. "It's now time to get back to work.

"I can't wait to fight again in Christchurch. I've got really good memories from my last time there [a fourth-round knockout of Solomon Haumono in July 2016].

"It's a great homecoming for me."

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