JOSEPH PARKER is one of heavyweight boxing’s biggest names.
Away from the ring, the former world champion keeps life centred on his long-term partner, Laine Tavita, and their six kids.
Who is Joseph Parker’s girlfriend Laine Tavita?
Laine Tavita is the longtime partner and now wife of New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker.
She keeps a low profile despite her husband’s fame, rarely sharing details publicly beyond big family moments.
For years, Laine was described as Parker’s girlfriend, with the boxer occasionally referring to her as his wife on social media, before reports in 2025 confirmed they had tied the knot.
The pair have been together since their teens and are widely referred to as childhood sweethearts.
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How did Joseph Parker and Laine Tavita meet?
Parker and Tavita met while attending Marcellin College in Auckland and have been together ever since.
Their relationship pre-dates his rise through the amateur ranks and into the pros, and Laine has been a constant through title nights, training camps and relocations.
To support Parker’s career, the family moved to Ireland, where he now trains.
The set-up allows Parker to stay locked in during camp without long stretches away from home, and Laine manages the household so the children’s routines stay consistent.
Do Joseph Parker and Laine Tavita have children?
Yes. Parker and Tavita have six children together — four daughters and two sons.
Their daughters are Elizabeth, Shiloh, Michaela and Esme. Their sons are Joseph Jr. and Klaus.
The couple have balanced family life with a demanding fight schedule, and Parker has often credited Laine for keeping everything on track while he’s in camp.
What does Laine Tavita do?
With six children, Laine has taken on homeschooling to ensure training camps and travel don’t disrupt their education.
Parker has publicly praised Laine’s understanding and organisation, calling her and the kids his “best corner team” as he’s juggled title pushes and frequent relocations.
Laine largely avoids the spotlight, and there’s no influencer-style presence attached to her name.
You might catch a glimpse at ringside on fight night or in the odd family photo, but day to day, she keeps things focused on the children and Parker’s schedule.
That approach has remained consistent throughout his career, even as the wins and bigger stages have mounted.
When is Joseph Parker’s next fight?
Parker is set to face British heavyweight Fabio Wardley this weekend.
Match details
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Venue: The O2, London
- Title: WBO interim world heavyweight championship (Parker defending)
- TV/Live stream: DAZN PPV. The broadcaster has the rights, with full broadcast and ring-walk timings to be confirmed.
The winner will be firmly in line for a shot at the full WBO title, with sanctioning to be clarified after fight night.
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Parker comes in as the reigning WBO interim champion after a strong run that has pushed him back into title contention, while Wardley gets his biggest night yet on home soil at The O2.
Expect an all-action heavyweight clash with significant implications for the title picture.
