Joseph Parker was knocked down for the first time in his career as Dillian Whyte won their enthralling high‑stakes heavyweight fight via unanimous decision after a dramatic final round in London this morning.
Victory catapults Whyte back into contention for a rematch with Anthony Joshua and a world title shot.
Defeat for Parker means he slips out of the world title conversation among a throng of strong heavyweights, but such a brilliant contest may lead to a rematch.
Whyte says that he still has a lot to learn and would like to have one more fight before a rematch against Anthony Joshua in April in next year.
New Zealander, Joseph Parker says it was a great opportunity to fight again in the UK adding that Whyte put up a great fight and he is still learning.
Parker, the former WBO champion, was desperate at the death, and Whyte was wobbling in the 12th round before the Kiwi knocked him down in the last minute, but the British fighter grimly hung on.
The two fighters had near identical records ‑ Parker (24‑1) and Whyte (23‑1).
Parker's pro boxing record is now 24‑2 (18 KOs).
[Source: stuff.co]
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