Parker (right) began to look more dangerous as the fight developedJoseph Parker recovered from being knocked down in the opening 10 seconds to beat Derek Chisora on a split decision and keep alive hopes of a shot at the world heavyweight title. The Briton floored New Zealander Parker at Manchester Arena with an overhand right to the temple. But the former world champion turned the tide and landed combinations as the bout wore on, while Chisora tired. "Parker did well to recover so quickly from the early knockdown and for me his cleaner punching at long and mid-range was decisive. "If there's another heavyweight out there he can generate that type of money with, let him fight.

Source: BBC May 01, 2021 23:28 UTC