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Boxing Betting Preview: Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean

October 28, 2023



Joseph Parker (32-3-0) will battle it out soon with Simon Kean (23-1-0) this Saturday, October 28 on the same card as Fury vs. Ngannou. Parker is a heavy favorite to find success to win at -1200.


  • Location: Boulevard Hall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Date: Saturday October 28, 2023

  • Time: 1:00 PM ET (4:00 PM ET Main Card Ringwalks)

  • Watch on: ESPN+/PPV

Joseph Parker Betting Preview

Parker is coming into this fight with a two-fight win streak, with solid momentum in his side. His recent success was a TKO over Faiga Opelu back in May earlier this year.

In 32 of his wins, 22 of them have been won by knockout. This makes his knockout percentage at 68.75. He has plenty of experience under his belt, as he has engaged in 35 bouts and 223 rounds.

So far, he has earned the 15th spot in the world rankings for best heavyweight boxer. He also ranks as the top heavyweight boxer in New Zealand.

Parker is a former title holder that is attempting a comeback. This matchup means more to him than people realize, as he needs this to be the first step towards facing another title shot down the line.

Simon Kean Betting Preview

Kean has won his last eight fights and is needing to make a statement with a win here. His most recent victory was a TKO over Eric Molina in March of this year.

He has earned 23 wins and 22 of them have been by knockout. Across 91 rounds and 24 bouts total, he has a knockout rate of 95.7 percent. This makes him a deadly opponent to potentially finish a fight early.

Due to his success, he is considered to be the 34th-best heavyweight boxer in the world. He also ranks first overall in Canada for best heavyweight boxer.

This will be the biggest battle of his career and arguably one of his most important ones. He needs this to propel his career further and set up a title shot.

Game Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie is showing the odds for this battle, with Joseph Parker as the heavy favorite to win. If considering a wager on Parker, you might want to think about adding him to a parlay with other bouts on the night to boost his payout.


  • Simon Kean: +600

  • Joseph Parker: -1200

Kean is a formidable opponent that has a lot of potential, despite being 34 years old. In his last battle, he took care of a former heavyweight title challenger in Molina, meaning he is arguably ready for the big stage. However, Parker is a refined boxer that has a lot of experience on his side to put this fight where he wants it.

Spooky Express Pick: Joseph Parker Wins but at -1200, it will be a no play for us!