‘Stupid question’: New Zealand star blows up at idiotic moment

New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker was left seeing red over one question ahead of his blockbuster showdown in Saudi Arabia.

Joseph Parker fumes at idiotic question. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Joseph Parker lashed out at a “stupid question” after Deontay Wilder vowed to send him to sleep.

Parker looks to KO Deontay Wilder’s super-fight with Anthony Joshua next year by upsetting the American on Sunday morning (AEDT).

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But the hard-hitting Bronze Bomber – now nicknamed Doctor Sleep – warned that the New Zealander is in for an early night.

“End of the day, people have things to do. They wanna come and see a fight and after that they want to go party,” Wilder, 38, said.

“So when you’re watching me don’t blink, I’m going to give you what you want to see.

“Nowadays my name is Doctor Sleep. And I’ve definitely got the NyQuil in the right hand so I hope he brings a pillow and a blanket.

“It gets a little chilly at night.”

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Parker, 31, was not best pleased when press conference host Dev Sahni asked if he will be “bringing a pillow”.

He sharply replied: “Don’t ask me silly questions. That’s a stupid question, onto the next one.”

And fans were on Parker’s side as one said: “Disrespectful question to any fighter.”

Another added: “That was disrespectful.”

One agreed: “What sort of question is that like.”

But another argued: “The number of clowns thinking that was a serious question.”

Parker and Wilder stare down. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images).

How to watch and stream the card

Boxing fans don’t want to miss a second of this card with marquee fights all over the place, the action can be ordered through Main Event on Kayo Sports and DAZN.

What time does it start in Australia?

Get the coffee pot ready and have your alarms set as the main event action kicks off at 3am (AEDT).

The main event fight between Joshua and Wallin is expected to see both men make their ringwalks at approximately 10:45am.

Full card

Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin, 12 rounds, heavyweight

Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker, 12 rounds, heavyweight

Dmitry Bivol vs. Lyndon Arthur, 12 rounds, WBA light heavyweight title

Daniel Dubois vs. Jarrell Miller, 12 rounds, heavyweight

Jai Opetaia (Aussie) vs. Ellis Zorro, 12 rounds

Filip Hrgovic vs. Mark De Mori (Aussie), 10 rounds, heavyweight

Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Agit Kabayel, 12 rounds, heavyweight

Frank Sanchez vs. Junior Fa, 10 rounds, heavyweight

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