Fury signs

Boxing: New Zealand’s WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker will put his belt on the line against Tyson Fury’s cousin, Hughie. Boxing promoter Frank Warren confirmed via Twitter yesterday that a contract has been signed for Hughie Fury to challenge Parker. Both fighters are unbeaten, with Fury 20-0 with 10 knockouts and Parker 22-0 with 18 knockouts, including a win over Andy Ruiz – on a majority decision in October to capture the WBO belt vacated by Tyson Fury. No details were given about the fight.