Joseph Parker WBO fight

Haye gives Parker helping hand

 David Haye has defended Joseph Parker's claim to be a be a genuine world champion after meeting the Kiwi fighter in London.

Haye, a former world heavyweight champion, hosted Parker, the WBO world champion, at his state of the art London gym at the weekend.

The pair met by chance in a London street last Friday and spent four hours' together at the gym.

They had been consistently in touch through social media since early 2016 when Parker sought Haye's advice on how to beat Carlos Takam.