High-Stakes Showdown: Simon Keane vs. Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia

High-Stakes Showdown: Simon Keane vs. Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia

Quebecer Simon Keane will fight New Zealand's Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia on Oct. 28.

The fight event also features Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou.

Arslanbek Makhmudov (17-0-0, 16 KOs) will be part of the event, facing Agron Smekisi (19-2-0, 17 KOs).

The Eye of the Tiger Management Company, representing Keane and Makhmudov, confirmed the details on Thursday.

Joseph Parker holds a record of 32 wins, 3 losses, and 22 knockouts, while Simon Keane has 23 wins, 1 loss, and 22 knockouts.

Parker is a former WBO heavyweight world champion who previously fought Anthony Joshua in 2018.

Keane has been in excellent form, winning his last eight fights by knockout.