Hughie Fury

Britain's Fury and Parker clash in Manchester on September 24.

The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) has appointed British referee Terry O'Connor - the same official in charge of Hughie Fury's last two bouts - to control the fight.

"We're frankly appalled by this. We have petitioned the BBBoC multiple times to see sense, but to no avail. Serious questions need to be asked of the BBBoC," Duco Events director David Higgins said on Thursday.

There's a bit of ill-feeling creeping back into the troubled promotion just over a week out from their WBO world heavyweight title fight in Manchester on September 24.

And it's been pretty one-sided with most of the barbs coming from the Fury camp with Hughie labelling Parker a "chump" rather than a champ and questioning the Kiwi's gratitude for the big payday that looms from a fight that was transferred north.

Parker (20-0, 18 KOs) defends his world title against Hughie Fury (20-0, 10 KOs) in Manchester on September 24.

Parker won the belt when it was vacated by Tyson Fury last year as the giant Brit's career was sidetracked by drugs and depression.

Tyson Fury hasn't fought since he won the WBO, IBF, IBO and WBA titles off Wladimir Klitschko in late 2015 and remains non-commital about his own fighting future.

But he's predicting big things for 22-year-old Hughie who is coming off 18 months of inactivity to step up and take on the unbeaten Parker.

New Zealand boxing star Joseph Parker has cast his special vote in London for the New Zealand election, eager to get that out of the way ahead of his WBO world heavyweight title defence.

Parker makes his British debut when he fights Hughie Fury in Manchester on the same day as the New Zealand election.

The proud Kiwi was happy to tick that off amidst another day of business and pleasure in the British capital on Wednesday.

Parker defends his WBO world heavyweight title against Fury in Manchester on September 24 .

He has arrived in London to fine-tune his preparations before transferring north next week.

With just one fight this year, Parker is refreshed and eager for action. He's also been able to shrug off the shoulder and elbow problems that hampered him during a busy 2016.

R"My mind is clear; my body is in great shape. I want to smash this guy," Parker told Stuff from London.

"I can seriously say I feel the best I have felt in my whole career.

British boxing star David Haye has urged Joseph Parker to stay patient for a win against Hughie Fury that would change his life.

Parker defends his WBO world heavyweight title against Fury in Manchester on September 24.

The 25-year-old Kiwi is using Haye's gym as his London base before transferring north to Manchester next week.

Parker and Fury clash in Manchester on September in the Kiwi Star’s British debut.

Desperate to make an impact in the hyped heavyweight market there, Parker knows a win will set up lucrative clashes while a loss will be a disaster.

"This is pretty much a make or break fight. You win this fight and it's on to bigger fights but if you lose you have to start again so I am just focused on this. Hopefully I get it done and then I can move forward," Parker told Boxing Scene.

Parker defends his WBO world heavyweight title against the unbeaten Fury in Manchester on September 24.

Fury's father and trainer, Peter Fury, gave a frank interview with BWTM Sports on Friday where he offered plenty of praise for Parker – along with a few warnings.

"I think he probably brings more of a threat than any heavyweight out there," Peter Fury said of Parker who is 23-0 with 18 knockouts as he puts his belt on the line for a second time.

Duco Events face a busy time checking that the radical move in Britain to go online with Parker's fight against Hughie Fury will transfer smoothly to New Zealand television.

Fury's promoters at Hennessy Sports have trumpeted their partnership with YouTube as ground-breaking for the sport, with viewers to pay £10 (NZ$18) to watch it in the UK and Ireland.

Duco boss David Higgins felt the development was "new and interesting" but wanted more time to "research the facts" before offering a firm opinion.

While the promoters for Kiwi heavy-hitter Parker, Duco Events, control rights for New Zealand - where the fight will cost $39.95 via Sky Arena - Australia and Samoa, Fury's promoters Hennessy Sports have opted for a different route in their part of the world.

With no broadcaster secure and the bout for the WBO belt less than three weeks away, the organisation announced on Wednesday (Wednesday night NZ Time) the rights for the UK and Ireland had been secured by YouTube.