Joseph Parker: record, next fight and profile →
When Derek Chisora departed the scales ahead of this weekend’s clash with Joseph Parker one could sense problems might lie ahead. The temperamental Londoner then lost a coin flip to decide who would walk out second on Saturday night and he promptly said there would be no fight.
Nine years ago, after Derek Chisora had his one and only world heavyweight title shot, he walked into the press conference in a dressing gown and began by thanking God that no one was hurt. He ended that press conference by promising to shoot David Haye. Nearly a decade later, chaos can still follow him around.
Chisora, Parker Weights Photos Gallery - Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker will collide in a heavyweight clash on a night of action that sees Irish star Katie Taylor defend her Undisputed Lightweight crown against former amateur rival Natasha Jonas. (photos by Mark Robinson)
Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker meet at the crossroads. A pivotal heavyweight bout takes center stage Saturday evening, airing live on Sky Sports Box Office in the United Kingdom and DAZN in the United States from AO Arena in Manchester, England.
Joseph Parker hopes that a win over Derek Chisora at the AO Arena, Manchester this Saturday May 1, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in all markets excluding the UK, Ireland, China, New Zealand and Samoa, will kickstart his route back to the top of the Heavyweight division.
Chisora, Parker Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker will collide in a heavyweight clash on a night of action that sees Irish star Katie Taylor defend her Undisputed Lightweight crown against former amateur rival Natasha Jonas. (photos by Mark Robinson)
Derek Chisora believes he puts "the fear in god" in Joseph Parker and says he expects the former WBO Heavyweight World Champion to run when they clash over 12 rounds at the AO Arena, Manchester this Saturday May 1, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on DAZN in all markets excluding the UK, Ireland, China, New Zealand and Samoa.
Joseph Parker Training Photos Gallery - Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker will collide in a heavyweight clash on a night of action that sees Irish star Katie Taylor defend her Undisputed Lightweight crown against former amateur rival Natasha Jonas. (photos by
The COVID-19 lockdown in England is lifting, but as of last week, Buddy McGirt was simply hoping for some warm spring weather. “It's cool, but everything is closed, so it sucks,” he said of his stay across the pond. “They have things open, but you can't eat inside, and it's cold.”
Joseph Parker's manager, David Higgins, is predicting a retirement party for upcoming opponent Derek Chisora. The crossroads clash will take place on May 1, live on DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office.