FORMER world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has revealed he is in negotiations over a rematch to face Andy Ruiz Jr.
The 30-year-old outpointed the Destroyer in December 2016 to claim the vacant WBO belt.
And the New Zealand star has declared that the pair could be set to get it on again as they look to get back into the world title mix.
Parker is coming off the back of a career-best performance against Derek Chisora where he scored three knockdowns in a points win.
Meanwhile Ruiz Jr, 32, climbed off the canvas in his comeback bout against Chris Arreola last May to outpoint his rival.
Now the duo are poised to run it back again in a potential 2022 dust-up.
Taking to social media, Parker tweeted: “Who’s keen on this rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr?
“My team been reaching out bro. Let’s make it happen!”
Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer was quick to comment, which was instantly retweeted by Parker.
He simply stated: “Great rematch!”
Parker’s manager declared earlier this month that a rematch against Ruiz Jr could be on the cards, along with a second fight against Dillian Whyte in the future.
Speaking to Sky Sports, David Higgins said: “A rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr would be fantastic.
“Parker beat Ruiz Jr in a very close fight in New Zealand. Had it have been in America, it may have gone the other way.
“Andy wants a rematch. Fighting him in America is interested because he has a cult following among Mexican-Americans.
“If Parker stuck to a game plan he would beat Deontay Wilder easily.
“Dillian Whyte? The long-awaited Whyte rematch would be interesting.”
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