Photo: Getty ImagesJoseph Parker's title aspirations remain alive after a controversial split decision victory over Derek Chisora in Manchester this morning. Parker needed to win to secure a new Matchroom contract – this was the last fight of his original deal with promoter Eddie Hearn. 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. In the main undercard fight lightweight champion Katie Taylor defended her WBC, WBO, IBF and WBA titles with a tight unanimous decision win over Natasha Jonas.
Source: Otago Daily Times May 01, 2021 23:26 UTC