Photo: Getty ImagesJoseph Parker's title aspirations remain alive after a controversial split decision victory over Derek Chisora in Manchester this morning. With victory, he claimed the vacant WBO intercontinental heavyweight title but, more importantly, maintains his WBO #3, IBF #6, WBC #6 rankings. He came forward and put pressure on me from the beginning and threw big bombs and added a lot," Parker said. Despite Chisora's obvious fatigue and heavy breathing between rounds, Parker was guilty of a lack of activity. Parker looked good through rounds seven, eight and nine but it appeared an even contest heading into the final round.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 01, 2021 23:26 UTC