UK referee

Parker to eliminate UK ref

Parker fights Fury in Manchester on Sunday morning (NZT) with controversial English referee Terry O'Connor placed in charge by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) despite protests from the Kiwi camp.

Parker's management have promised to continue to fight for a neutral appointment over the next few days and have gained a breakthrough with the WBO ordering their vice-president, American John Duggan, to replace a British appointment as fight supervisor.