Providence, RHODE ISLAND — The New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has confirmed his next bout will be against the Samoan-born Alex Leapai.

The two will fight in the US on 29 June in the first of Parker’s three fight deal with British promoter Eddie Hearn.

Leapai is a replacement opponent after American Eric Molina pulled out amidst a dispute over fight terms.

The Lauli’i born 39 year old boxer, who is fighting out of Australia, has won 32 of his 43 fights, 25 by knockout.

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