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'We haven't had a fair crack' - Kevin Barry calls for improved refereeing in Parker-Chisora bout

October 1, 2019

Chisora and Parker are due to fight in London at the end of October, and the trash talk has already started.

Joseph Parker's camp are pleading for a tough referee for the upcoming bout with Dereck Chisora, after failing to impress in the Kiwi heavyweight's recent fights.

With Parker to meet Chisora in the ring on October 27 in London, trainer Kevin Barry is demanding a referee prepared to crack down on any kind of underhand tactics.

In particular, Barry drew attention to Parker's fight with Chisora's compatriot - Dillian Whyte - in a bout that saw the Kiwi subjected to both headbutts and wrestling.

Speaking to Stuff, Barry made it clear exactly what his team are demanding, with the crucial fight for Parker now less than a month away.

"We need a ref who is going to take no bulls***, a ref who has the strength and experience to control this fight and not let it get out of hand," Barry said.

"There are a couple of excellent refs in the UK and there are also a couple who are simply not up to standard.

"We hope that we get a fair crack and that we get the support that is well overdue to us with the officials."

Barry also lamented the refereeing appointments of Parker's fights in recent time, with questionable decisions coming in Parker's bouts with the likes of Anthony Joshua, Hughie Fury, and Whyte.

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