Joseph Parker: record, next fight and profile →
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom is expecting a knockout ending when heavyweights Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora meet for a second time. When they met the first time back in May, Chisora scored a knockdown in the first round but ultimately lost a close twelve round split decision to the former WBO world champion.
Former WBO world champion Joseph Parker (29-2, 21 KOs) wants to leave no doubt when he faces veteran Derek Chisora (32-11, 23 KOs) in their upcoming rematch.
On Saturday, December 18, veteran heavyweight contender Derek Chisora (32-11, 23 KOs) will attempt to get revenge when he faces former WBO world champion Joseph Parker (29-2, 21 KOs) in a rematch at Manchester Arena.
Parker, Chisora Rematch Press Conference Photos Gallery - On Saturday, December 18, Joseph Parker (29-2, 21 KOs) faces off against the mercurial Brit Derek Chisora (32-11, 23 KOs) in a rematch of their 12-round war in May 2021. (photos by Mark Robinson)
There will be a rematch of one of the most competitive fights of 2021. DAZN and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing announced Thursday a second bout between heavyweights Joseph Parker and Dereck Chisora on December 18 at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. New Zealand’s Parker barely beat Zimbabwe’s Chisora in their back-and-forth, 12-round match May 1 at Manchester Arena.
Former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker would have no problem trading punches in a high stakes fight with Olympic silver medal winner Joe Joyce. Parker is ranked at number three by the WBO, with Joyce holding the number two position.
Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is still heading in the direction of a rematch with division veteran Derek Chisora. Parker was forced to return to New Zealand earlier this month, when members of his training camp tested positive for COVID-19 in the middle of their preparations in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the news broke that heavyweight contender Derek Chisora had parted ways with his manager of the last three years, David Haye. The split appears to have been amicable, with Haye wishing Chisora nothing but the best with the future of his career.
Back in May, a heavyweight crossroads fight saw former WBO world champion Joseph Parker get off the floor to win a twelve round split decision over veteran Derek Chisora.
Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker could be heading in the direction of a rematch with Derek Chisora. Earlier this month, Parker won a very close twelve round split decision over Chisora in Manchester. Parker was dropped early in the first round and had to fight through some very tough moments as the contest played out until the final bell.