Joseph Parker encourages youth to maintain culture

06:00 am on 28 March 2024

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Joseph Parker celebrates victory over Zhilei Zhang (not pictured) with the title belt following the WBO Interim World Heavyweight title fight between Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker on the Knockout Chaos boxing card at the Kingdom Arena on March 08, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Joseph Parker celebrates victory over Zhilei Zhang (not pictured) with the title belt at the Kingdom Arena on 8 March, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Getty Images / Richard Pelham

Professional boxer Joseph Parker returned to Aotearoa following his recent victory against Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia.

The proud Samoan made an appearance at the ASB Polyfest where he spoke on stage to encourage the young performers.

RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton caught up with Parker to hear what he was up to at the festival.