Unbeaten heavyweight contender Joseph Parker (20-0, 17 KOs) will fight Alexander Dimitrenko (38-2, 24 KOs) on October 1 at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, New Zealand.
Parker, who became mandatory challenger for the IBF belt after a points win over Carlos Takam in May, knocked out Solomon Haumono inside four rounds last week and will stay busy when he faces the giant Ukrainian as he continues his preparations for an eventual world title bout with Anthony Joshua.
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