Joseph Parker is knocked out in the 11th round of his bout against Joe Joyce in Manchester. PhotosportJoseph Parker's former manager Sir Bob Jones has called for the former heavyweight champion to end his boxing career following his 11th-round knockout defeat to Joe Joyce over the weekend. The 30-year-old Parker (30-3) suffered his first-ever defeat by KO when Joyce landed a left-handed blow to send the Kiwi-Samoan to the canvas. The defeat leaves Parker at a career crossroads as he faces a new, and longer, path to reach title contention again. He discredits Parker's WBO world heavyweight title, won in 2016 with a majority decision over Andy Ruiz due to the fact there are too many organisations in world boxing.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 27, 2022 23:13 UTC