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Hughie Fury and Joseph Parker separated by security at weigh-in for WBO title fight

By Richard Damerell

Friday 22 September 2017 16:21, UK

Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury (Credit photosport.nz)
Image: Joseph Parker defends his WBO heavyweight title against Hughie Fury this weekend (Pic by photosport.nz)

Hughie Fury angrily shoved Joseph Parker as tensions boiled over at the weigh-in for their WBO title fight.

The Mancunian challenger is attempting to join Anthony Joshua as a British world heavyweight champion when he battles WBO belt holder Parker at Manchester Arena on Saturday.

Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury (Credit photosport.nz)
Image: Fury pushed Parker after lengthy face-off (Pic by photosport.nz)

Fury tipped the scales at 16st 10lbs, with Parker coming in heavier at 17st 7lbs, and the home favourite lashed out following a lengthy face-off in front of the cameras.

With cousin Tyson Fury roaring his support, Hughie pushed Parker away, and security swiftly moved in to separate the two fighters and stop a scuffle between the two teams.

Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury (Credit photosport.nz)
Image: Security separated the two fighters (Pic by photosport.nz)

The New Zealander is making the second defence of his WBO title after claiming the vacant belt with a points win over Andy Ruiz Jr in December.

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Both fighters carry unbeaten records into the fight, with Parker holding 23 victories, while Fury has a perfect 20-fight record.

Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury (Credit photosport.nz)
Image: Parker was the heavier man on the scales (Pic by photosport.nz)

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