Parker's win over giant Russian Alexander Dimitrenko last weekend in Auckland has him in the thick of the mix of the title talk.
He has to be on his guard because the possibility of a mandatory shot against IBF champion Anthony Joshua in Manchester on November 26 remains a possibility.
His preferred option is to arrange a December 10 title fight with Mexican Andy Ruiz in New Zealand and that's what his promoters Duco Events continue to work towards.
Parker's ideal training camps are around eight weeks, so there is no time to lose.
