The rumours have been confirmed.

Joseph Parker has been confirmed for his 3rd consecutive tune up, taking on Shawndell Winters on February 29 on the Vargas/Garcia undercard.

Winters, 39, will be coming off two upset wins in 2019.

In the lead-up to the big fight, Parker is rumoured to be sparring with former fore Carlos Takam.

See what Boxing Squared has to say about the match-up below.