Going into the fight, Parker said: “It doesn’t really bother me what he does, because I have a focus on what we are trying to do; myself and Andy [his trainer] and the team.

“Going into this fight, we’ve done everything right. So whatever he does, whatever he brings, however he’s prepared, we’re ready for him.

Chisora said: “I’m so keen, I want to fight. The last fight was good, but this one is going to be much better.

“It’s not revenge, I just want to fight and it’s going to be a good fight. I’m going to knock him out in (round) one. I’m coming in fitter and stronger.”