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  •   Home > News > Sports > Boxing

    He didn't find the knockout blow but Joseph Parker's satisfied with his convincing unanimous points decision win over Brit Derek Chisora in Manchester

    He didn't find the knockout blow but Joseph Parker's satisfied with his convincing unanimous points decision win over Brit Derek Chisora in Manchester


    The Kiwi heavyweight was much more aggressive in the rematch ... with Chisora calling on all of his experience to survive three standing eight counts.

    Parker says the extra 10 pounds he put on between bouts helped with his power.



    Parker's trainer Andy Lee given the performance a pass mark.



    That audio courtesy of Sky Sport.

    Earlier fellow kiwi David Nyika made light work of his French opponent who was forced to retire with an elbow injury after one round.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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