Mark Hunt

Parker's former promoter Dean Lonergan told RadioLIVE last week that fighting Hunt would be the perfect comeback fight for the former WBO heavyweight champion - who has lost his previous two bouts.

The 26-year-old lost to Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte respectively

Hunt - who has one fight remaining on his UFC contract - has lost three of his last four fights inside the Octagon, but more importantly has never fought a professional boxing fight in a 19-year combat sports career.

Lewis made the announcement following reports in multiple American MMA media outlets that the heavyweight showdown was being targeted as the headline act for the UFC's return to Vector Arena.

However, the UFC is yet to confirm the bout.

"My next opponent is Mark Hunt in New Zealand June 10th," Lewis tweeted.

Hunt (12-11-1-1) is coming off a third-round TKO loss to Alistair Overeem earlier this month and has to wait until April 19 for a medical clearance after suffering a leg injury.

Frustrated and angry with the organisation in the wake of the Brock Lesnar saga last month, Hunt has been campaigning since then for mixed martial artists to band together and give themselves an official voice.

That became a reality when a statement was released on Thursday (Friday NZ time) revealing the formation of the Professional Fighters Association.

Headed by veteran baseball agent Jeff Borris, the group said their aim was to "represent the collective interests of the fighters employed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)."