Top Rank boss Bob Arum says a deal is very close for his fighter, unbeaten Mexican/American Andy Ruiz Jr, to face unbeaten New Zealander Joseph Parker, for the soon to be vacant WBO heavyweight title.

Arum says Joseph Parker-Andy Ruiz fight “is gonna take place,” prefers January 2017 date

Results: Joseph Parker destroys Alexander Dimitrenko

Results: Parker KOs Dimitrenko – Joshua next?

Now Joseph Parker’s manager says a fight with Andy Ruiz Jr could happen

David Price will box a six-rounder on Braehmer-Cleverly card, then possibly box Joseph Parker on November 26

2016: A bad year for the heavyweights (barring Anthony Joshua)

Hearn says Joseph Parker is “most likely” for shot at Joshua in November, says Hughie Fury is “unlikely”

Alexander Dimitrenko says Joseph Parker is “not ready” for him, says he lost to Carlos Takam

Price trainer Coldwell: “If not [Joshua next] we’ll fight Joseph Parker in order to get the opportunity”

Parker’s trainer Kevin Barry: “Joshua is talking to other camps at the moment”