Related Content As it happened: Parker beats Takam Boxing: Killer punchline by boxer's mum Video Watch: Parker beats Takam"It felt like he had a really solid jab. After 12 rounds and the toughest test of his career, the New Zealand heavyweight has a guaranteed world title shot after a unanimous points decision over Carlos Takam. Parker slipped away, and in his haste to finish it, Takam leapt in with a wild swing and slipped, giving Parker time to compose himself. Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playHe did it the hard way tonight, did Joseph Parker. There was pressure on Parker but also Takam, who at his age was fighting in the last chance saloon.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 21, 2016 06:40 UTC