Boxing writer Dan Rafael

Joseph Parker has 'total package' to beat Andy Ruiz, says Dan Rafael

Joseph Parker has a much better "total package" than Andy Ruiz and is favored to win their WBO heavyweight title fight.

That's the opinion of Dan Rafael, one of the world's most respected boxing writers who works for ESPN.

Rafael was speaking in Las Vegas with an eager eye on the historic title fight in Auckland on December 10.

The well-connected Rafael has been a keen follower of Parker since he came under the tutelage of Vegas-based New Zealand trainer Kevin Barry.