Parker vs Chisora 2 LIVE: Fight result, reaction and latest updates

Joseph Parker gained a more comprehensive victory over Derek Chisora to close the chapter on their rivalry after an action-packed heavyweight rematch in Manchester.

Parker had prevailed via a disputed split points verdict in May but the former WBO champion left little room for doubt this time around, with Chisora taking a count in the fourth round with only the ropes keeping him upright.

Chisora was then put down by vicious uppercuts from his New Zealand foe in each of the seventh and eighth rounds but showed immense heart to continue and he rallied in the closing stages to hear the final bell at the AO Arena.

Parker was unsurprisingly given the nod by all three judges - although scores of 115-110, 115-111 and 114-112 were perhaps a little closer than many anticipated - to stay on track for a second tilt at a world title.

Parker, who improved his record to 30 wins from 32 professional contests, told BBC Radio 5 live afterwards: “What a fight. Derek brings it from the first round all the way to the 12th.”

There were occasions when Chisora looked to be out on his feet and on more than one occasion referee Howard Foster seemed poised to step in but the British veteran bravely kept on swinging and had pockets of success.

However, this was a 12th defeat in 44 fights for the 37-year-old, who has been advised to retire by his conqueror.

Parker added: “Personally I would love to see him walk away. He’s given boxing everything he has and honestly he’s a credit to the sport.

“He keeps coming at you, it’s crazy when he’s in fights. I’d love to see him walk away but that’s his decision.”

The first meeting between the pair, behind closed doors because of Covid-19, got off to a frenzied start when Parker was put down by an overhand right within the first 10 seconds before recovering and finishing the stronger fighter.

There was no such drama in the opening seconds this time but this was unquestionably a more riveting affair, with Chisora absorbing a couple of right uppercuts early on, which would prove to be the key punch in Parker’s arsenal.

Another uppercut in the fourth sent Chisora staggering back into the ropes, which prevented a knockdown but led to Foster administering a count, but the Londoner hit back to banish any thoughts of a swift finish to the fight.

Chisora weathered more heavy blows in the sixth and was put down by another uppercut in the seventh but once again came roaring back, with Parker covering up in the final few seconds as his opponent unleashed a furious assault.

Chisora hit the deck for the third and final time in the next round, with Parker following up a glancing uppercut with a push, but he was unable to apply the finishing touches.

Parker looked to tire after bearing the brunt of a sustained body attack, having come into this fight 10lbs heavier than their first fight, and it seemed Chisora was the fresher of the two down the stretch.

The pair continued to trade some fearsome punches down the stretch but Parker had done enough to win, with the standing count and two knockdowns ultimately proving decisive.

Parker vs Chisora 2

• RINGSIDE REPORT: Joseph Parker outpoints Derek Chisora in brutal rematch to settle rivalry

• Undercard: Sadjo TKO6 Cullen

• Undercard: Richards SD Gongora

• Undercard: Babic TKO6 Spilmont

• Undercard: Barrett UD Tarimo

RINGSIDE REPORT: Joseph Parker outpoints Derek Chisora in brutal rematch to settle rivalry

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Derek Chisora‘s bravery or bravado has never been in question, but perhaps Manchester has now witnessed the well being emptied for a final time. On a Saturday night stirred by promises of revenge, one of British boxing’s stalwarts summoned all the reserves of his gladiatorial spirit, survived three referee’s counts, and continued to heave punches out of the past in an effort to keep the present at bay.

But at the end of twelve brutally compelling rounds, there could be no doubt or controversy. Once again, he and Joseph Parker headed to the scorecards, but by that point the decision was already devastatingly conclusive. Victory will propel a significantly improved Parker back towards the upper echelons of the heavyweight division and, on this evidence, it is not impossible to imagine the New Zealander scaling those heights once again too.

A twelfth defeat of Chisora’s haphazard career highlighted the shortcomings that have always precluded him from the true elite, but it cannot detract from a towering spirit that still refuses to be toppled. At 37 years old, the end should beckon, but an unswerving love of the fight game and all its riches may lure him back to the ring yet again, even if questions of retirement will inevitably be levelled in the aftermath.

Joseph Parker outpoints Derek Chisora in brutal rematch to settle rivalry

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:47 , Jack Rathborn

Buatsi picks Fury vs Wilder 3 as his fight of the year and Galahad vs Martinez as his upset of the year.

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:46 , Jack Rathborn

“I’ve asked him to stop for a long time,” Bellew said.

“But he loves fighting, who am I to tell him to stop?

“You can’t write Derek off. I don’t want him to be a stepping stone for young guys coming through.

“The last thing you want is Del coming in against youth, guys who wouldn’t touch him in his prime.

“But that’s on him. I’m in no position to tell him.”

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:45 , Jack Rathborn

Buatsi: “He was a sharp-shooter tonight.

“A quick left hook, you didn’t see it, a quicker uppercut, you didn’t see it.

“He was very controlled.”

Bellew: “That’s a Kronk thing. Very strategic in the way they attack.

“He’s picking certain shots. As I say, very good performance from Parker. It’s a sharp-shooting performance, his style is changing under Lee.

“The shape he is in got him (Chisora) through the fight.”

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:43 , Jack Rathborn

Bellew on the scorecards: “Insane, I don’t understand how that’s come about. That’s crazy.

“He (Parker) pressed it, landed the harder punches. The difference was Parker starting quick and getting his attention.

“He (Chisora) wasn’t the same after the first knockdown. A friend, a brother, what he showed was unbelievable dedication, I’m proud of him.

“I don’t know what those judges are watching.”

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:37 , Jack Rathborn

Lee: “You see a lot of improvements. He managed the fight perfectly.

“Yes, mistakes, that’s a good thing, we can improve on them. I’m proud of him.”

Hearn: “Chisora is not human. It’s a massive win for Parker.

“There was zero quit in him. This is the toughest sport in the world.

Parker wants another shot at a world title shot, maybe an eliminator against Hrgovic? He continues to chase a world title shot.”

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:37 , Jack Rathborn

Lee: “You see a lot of improvements. He managed the fight perfectly.

“Yes, mistakes, that’s a good thing, we can improve on them. I’m proud of him.”

Hearn: “Chisora is not human. It’s a massive win for Parker.

“There was zero quit in him. This is the toughest sport in the world.”

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:36 , Jack Rathborn

Parker: “I don’t know, he’s one tough guy.

“He never stopped coming until the end. What a Christmas present.

“I felt a lot stronger than the first fight. It was important to start strong.

“There are a lot of improvements to be made. I rushed it a bit, didn’t sit down on my punches.

“There’s a lot of practice to be done. He’s a credit to the sport of boxing. The crowd went mental when he came out.

“I’m grateful to be here in the UK.”

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:34 , Jack Rathborn

“This sport takes it out of you, I thought wow, boxing is different,” says Buatsi.

“He showed there was life in his legs. As fighters, if our hearts are beating, we say, we’re good.”

Parker UD Chisora

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:30 , Jack Rathborn

Joseph Parker defeats Derek Chisora to win rematch by UD (115-110, 115-111, 114-112)

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 12

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:24 , Jack Rathborn

Dave Coldwell pleads to Chisora: “I need you to go to war!”

Into the final round, both men exhausted, Lee asked his man to keep it at range, but both men collide again.

What a combination from Parker, Chisora staggers away.

Parker now retreats after a couple of body shots. A right uppercut from Parker lands again!

Both now digging to the body in the final minute, it’s over! What a war!

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:23 , Jack Rathborn

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 11

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:19 , Jack Rathborn

“Good work, you’ve won the fight, you’ve just got to stay focused now,” says Lee in the corner to Parker.

Chisora out on instinct, taking the fight to Parker.

Two more rounds, does he sense he needs a knockout?

Chisora’s jab finding a home.

He’s only landed nine in the fight, 21 for Parker.

Chisora takes two more big uppercuts. Now a shotgun-like right sends Chisora back to the ropes.

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:19 , Jack Rathborn

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 10

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:16 , Jack Rathborn

Chisora landing 96 power punches to Parker’s 92.

Parker is leaning on Chisora on the ropes, grabbing a breather.

Chisora discovering a second wind, a brawl he is revelling in. Can he break Parker’s belief?

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 9

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:11 , Jack Rathborn

It was the right uppercut again that stunned Chisora, then almost a push from Parker that sent him into the ropes.

Chisora ships more damage in the corner, but just as Foster looks ready to end it, he comes out firing.

Now Parker lures Chisora back into the corner. A tired Chisora on the front foot, his legs unsteady, there’s not much left, surely?

A whipping left from Parker, but back comes Chisora. A wild right misses so badly it almost sends Chisora out of the ring.

A jab from Parker, then Chisora counters with a pair of hooks.

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 8

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:09 , Jack Rathborn

How are we in the eighth round?

These men are digging deep, somehow surviving this heavy artillery.

Chisora whipping to the body. A clubbing left now. Chisora is on top suddenly!

But there’s that right uppercut, it cannot be stopped!

Chisora is gone now, surely?

Out on his feet, he stumbles into the ropes, another count for the Briton, he’s up and back to the corner...

The bell sounds, another big Parker round.

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 7

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:05 , Jack Rathborn

Chisora is down! He takes a clean right uppercut and staggers to his knees.

He’s up and takes his time, walking to the corner, luring Parker into a trap perhaps... He’s badly hurt again.

But just as Parker lands clean in the corner, the combination forces him to spin, Chisora then back into the fight and rallies. Huge rights to the chin of Parker, how is he standing!?

What a response! Incredible drama!

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 6

Saturday 18 December 2021 23:01 , Jack Rathborn

Parker feeling the pace somewhat, the snap is less frequent in his shots.

Both men look tired now, Chisora more at home on the inside.

Suddenly a gorgeous right hand lands as the round closes, almost certainly winning Parker the round.

Lee: “Be strong on the inside, this is a dark place, he’s feeling it too. The harder you work, the harder he has to work.”

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 5

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:57 , Jack Rathborn

Chisora roared on by the crowd, but the right uppercut from Parker is the shot of the fight, it lands again!

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 4

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:52 , Jack Rathborn

Chisora resurgent in the fourth, leaning on Parker and looking to whip in sneaky shots to the body.

What an uppercut by Parker, Chisora only up by the ropes, he takes a count!

Chisora in the corner, looking to counter and buy time, will he survive?

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 3

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:47 , Jack Rathborn

That was a gorgeous overhand right from Parker in the last round, Chisora’s granite chin keeping him upright.

Parker with 23 power punches after two rounds, Chisora with 19 of his own.

Uppercut! Parker has Chisora hurt, he’s badly hurt, is he out on his feet, he staggers into the corner!

Wild counters from Chisora, Parker retreats.

What heart from Chisora to pour on the pressure late himself.

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:44 , Jack Rathborn

Replays show that clubbing right from Parker bounced off Chisora’s shoulder.

Chisora now starting on the front foot here.

An old trick, but a good one, jab to the body and bounce a big right off it over the top. Parker slipping well.

This one has come to life, wow! Bombs away!

A big Parker uppercut, then Chisora rallies. Sharp work from Parker at mid-range. Precision with the right.

Huge shots from Parker, he’s dominated this round, Chisora creaking. But Lee is furious, “don’t get into a fight with this guy!”

Parker vs Chisora 2 - Round 1

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:39 , Jack Rathborn

Here we go, round 13 in essence is underway!

“Oh Derek Chisora” rings around the arena.

Parker holding the centre of the ring, a change in approach here.

Chisora jabs to the body, then misses wildly over the top.

Huge right hand from Parker, Chisora absorbs it. Parker looks on it tonight. The speed and accuracy is there.

Chisora now on the front foot and backing Parker into the corner. A great opener, but it surely goes to the New Zealander.

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:37 , Jack Rathborn

Parker vs Chisora 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:32 , Jack Rathborn

Here comes War Chisora, ‘Hotel California’ rings around the Manchester Arena!

Parker can be seen jogging around the corridors of the arena to make his own ring entrance.

An electric atmosphere here, how will that impact this fight this time around?

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:19 , Jack Rathborn

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Kevin Lele Sadjo TKO6 Jack Cullen

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:07 , Jack Rathborn

Cullen shows his chin again! Big right from Sadjo lands to start the sixth!

Now both men in close again, this is tough!

What a shot! Incredible shot and Cullen goes down! It’s over after a brave effort to get up.

A sickening left hook to the body, snuck in around the guard.

A beautiful shot, he used up most of the count, but couldn’t convince the referee to continue.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Jack Cullen vs Kevin Lele Sadjo - Round 5

Saturday 18 December 2021 22:03 , Jack Rathborn

Cullen on the backfoot, Sadjo looping a right hook in.

Cullen doing better here as he keeps it long.

But the swinging rights from Sadjo are dangerous!

Sadjo dropping his hands and is side on, it’s risky, but can Cullen expose those mistakes?

Quality round from both men.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Jack Cullen vs Kevin Lele Sadjo - Round 4

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:58 , Jack Rathborn

Andy Lee on Joseph Parker: “He's fitter, stronger, bigger and we've improved his mindset.It's what he weighs naturally, we haven't tried to bulk up.”

Sadjo has had a final warning, he’ll have a point taken off for a shot behind the back of the head if he lands one more there.

Cullen bending down to try get in close.

Power punches landed after four rounds

Cullen 36-43 Sadjo

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Jack Cullen vs Kevin Lele Sadjo - Round 3

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:55 , Jack Rathborn

Both men putting it on the line, Cullen has had his cut above the eye cleaned up - officially it’s down as being caused by a clash of heads.

Cullen happy to wrestle a bit and deny Sadjo the ability to use leverage. It’s scrappy!

A couple of popping jabs, but then Sadjo closes the distance. The Frenchman is digging into the body.

Which man is able to impose their weight more on the other? And who is able to endure this wrestling?

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Jack Cullen vs Kevin Lele Sadjo - Round 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:51 , Jack Rathborn

Cullen starting to get behind the jab.

This is an exciting fight.

Sadjo is like a bulldozer in there, relentless pressure as he marches forward.

Cullen holds in the middle of the ring, he’s bleeding after a couple punches and a head clash. Electric atmosphere in Manchester!

Sadjo already breathing heavy, the short notice might mean he doesn’t have 12 rounds at this pace. He’s set himself a tough task if he intends to keep this up anyway.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Jack Cullen vs Kevin Lele Sadjo - Round 1

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:45 , Jack Rathborn

Here we go!

Those long levers from Cullen appear to be a big advantage.

Sadjo storming forward!

A big shot lands on the top of Cullen’s head. The referee steps in for a word, just a warning as he pushes his head into the chest of Cullen, dangerously close to Cullen’s eye as he moves up.

Sadjo is down, but it’s a trip. The Briton is six to eight inches taller, can he make that advantage worthwhile? He’s engaging plenty.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett UD Tarimo

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:28 , Jack Rathborn

117-110, 117-110 and 116-111 all to Barrett! An IBF world title shot against Kenichi Ogawa awaits in 2022.

Joshua Buatsi: “In my opinion, he beat Kiko Martinez, he’s beaten a world champion before.

“He got the win, he handled his business well. He’s proven he can hang in there.”

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 12

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:24 , Jack Rathborn

Barrett cruising to victory here, Tarimo determined but his pressure lacking variety.

The pair hug at the final bell, the Australian applauds the Briton.

We go to the judges’ scorecards...

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 11

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:20 , Jack Rathborn

Power punches thrown through 11 rounds

Barrett 250 -199 Tarimo

Power punches percentage landed through 11 rounds

Barrett 44 - 29 Tarimo

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 10

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:17 , Jack Rathborn

Chisora spotted having his hands wrapped, just one more fight until the main event.

Jack Cullen vs Kevin Lele Sadjo is up next, into the final six minutes of this fight.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 9

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:11 , Jack Rathborn

Tarimo catches Barrett with a left hook!

And a right as they move in closer, a few uppercuts for good measure.

Barrett now whipping in his own in response. But he can’t keep Tarimo off him. Incredible conditioning.

A smart one-two from Barrett in the final minute, grasping the centre of the ring, real quality.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 8

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:08 , Jack Rathborn

Barrett getting a telling off in the corner, told to up his activity.

Barrett using his greater length to measure Tarimo, whose activity has dimmed.

The pair come together at the end of the round and land a few shots apiece.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 7

Saturday 18 December 2021 21:00 , Jack Rathborn

Barrett now moving inside, takes the centre of the ring.

Tarimo slowing slightly, has his race been run?

Barrett happy to line up right hands as Tarimo gets more desperate lunging in now.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 6

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:59 , Jack Rathborn

Tarimo desperately trying to crack the smooth tempo of Barrett.

Tarimo switching stances, then gets tagged with a counter right. Barrett’s efficiency impressive, Tarimo with all the volume, but the more spiteful shots from the Briton, who has demonstrated great range too.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 5

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:56 , Jack Rathborn

Brilliant from Barrett!

Whipping them in, fast and furious!

Tarimo is game, he keeps coming, immense bravery.

A couple of beautiful straight rights before the looping hooks froze Tarimo momentarily.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 4

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:50 , Jack Rathborn

More pressure from Tarimo, Barrett smooth across the ring, flicking out a jab and then punching through on occasion to deter Tarimo.

Barrett coping well with the pressure so far.

Tarimo prone to Barrett’s right due to his southpaw stance.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 3

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:49 , Jack Rathborn

Tarimo caught there coming in!

A knockdown, but he's straight up and pushing the pace again. Barrett not taking the bait to be lured into a fire fight.

Barrett showing great discipline to end the round, he banks the knockdown though and takes a big step towards winning this world title eliminator.

It was a check left hook off the ropes, impressive shot from Barrett, a lovely counter.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:42 , Jack Rathborn

Barrett happy to move around the outside of the ring with counter lefts.

Tarimo with all the aggression so far, very busy.

Coming in low and then looking to confuse Barrett with his jab.

Great work boxing Barrett into the corner late in the round, Tarimo then lets his hands go.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Barrett vs Tarimo - Round 1

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:40 , Jack Rathborn

Tarimo very aggressive already.

Barrett on the back foot and looking to fire away the uppercuts.

Good action early on.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Richards SD Gongora

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:19 , Jack Rathborn

“I’m glad I got the win, it wasn’t the best Richards, the best is yet to come,” says Richards. “I felt like I did enough.

“I boxed well. I felt I done enough clearly.

Hearn adds: “One for the purists, very difficult to beat.

“He’ll be difficult to match and beat. He needs to be more exciting.

“There were times, I thought he could have stopped him. Let’s put it into context. He’s beaten a top 10 super-middleweight in my opinion at ease.

“He’s a very good boxer, start stopping people. it’s a really big win. “

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Richards SD Gongora

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:16 , Jack Rathborn

115-113 to Richards, 116-112 to Gongora and 115-113 to Richards, the new champion by split decision!

“I thought he was the better boxer on the night. Gongora kept coming forward, pressure doesn’t win boxing matches,” says Bellew.

“The judge who gave it to Gongora should explain his card.”

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 12

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:10 , Jack Rathborn

Gongora charges out, pounding away. Overhand lefts, Richards skips away. Gongora jabs to the body, the pair clinch.

Gongora running out of ideas, bobbing and weaving on the inside.

Richards has been defensively excellent, even if his offense hasn't been exhilarating.

Richards now smothering, he feels like he's done enough, both men lift their hands. No classic, but has Richards got the job done to grab the IBO belt?

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:07 , Jack Rathborn

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 11

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:06 , Jack Rathborn

Bellew has it 97-93 to Richards after 10: "I feel as though Richards is up, you could go 6-4, I feel he's adjusted to Gongora's power. He's pushing him back. Gongora has brought the pressure. For me Richards is winning this and Gongora needs a knockout.

Total punches thrown: Richards 399-362 Gongora

Total punches landed: Richards 98-77 Gongora

Richards is smart up close, taking the power off Gongora's shots and producing a flurry of shots, which may be catching the eyes of the judges.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 10

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:03 , Jack Rathborn

Richards makes Gongora miss with the overhand left. Richards still comfortable through 10 rounds. Now some cuffing rights from Richards on the inside that rocks Gongora.

He now chases the Briton across the ring.

Saturday 18 December 2021 20:00 , Jack Rathborn

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 9

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:58 , Jack Rathborn

Gongora has landed 9 power punches in round 9, Richards just one, the Ecuadorian has thrown 24 too, it's generated huge momentum.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 7

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:50 , Jack Rathborn

Gongora now leaning in, trying to rough up Richards on the inside, a pawing jab and then chopping down with the left. Richards finds some space with a minute to go, jabbing with a bit more snap.

Richards with a tidy one-two to end the round, after going for a walk. He also landed a crafty uppercut that landed clean.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 6

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:47 , Jack Rathborn

“There you go,” shouts Caldwell, encouraged by Richards’ work.

Meanwhile Chisora has arrived, in a “No Mercy” tracksuit, plus British flag face mask.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 5

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:39 , Jack Rathborn

Tony Bellew has it 39-37 to Richards after four.

Richards has the edge, 14-12, in the jab count.

Richards soaking up a few left hands, he’s getting closer here.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 4

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:38 , Jack Rathborn

Buzzing in and around the pocket, the right is confusing Gongora.

He’s tied Gongora up there too, it’s not thrilling, but Richards’ plan is working.

A lead right hook catches Richards there though. Another tight round.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 3

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:33 , Jack Rathborn

After two rounds, Richards’ gameplan is working.

He lands 16 punches to Gongora’s 13.

A clubbing left from Gongora lands as Richards scampers away.

Still plenty of chasing from Gongora, Richards’ right is proving an effective deterrent.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards - Round 2

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:31 , Jack Rathborn

Gongora with a tidy left hand to catch Richards.

Richards moving on the outside and rarely engaging so far, trying to frustrate his opponent.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:27 , Jack Rathborn

Gongora marching down Richards, who is sharp in there.

A few risks at the end of the round by the Ecuadorian, who was clipped by the left counter.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:18 , Jack Rathborn

Here comes Richards, he walks to the ring to Black and Yellow by Wiz Khalifa...

Eddie Hearn: Babic should drop down in weight!

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:09 , Jack Rathborn

Eddie Hearn reacts to Allen Babic’s TKO win: “I'd like to see him drop down to bridgerweight.

“He won't beat Oscar Rivas on that performance, but he's only 10 fights in.”

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Babic TKO Spilmont

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:02 , Jack Rathborn

Babic dispatches Spilmont! Big hooks there get the job done.

Babic unloading as Spilmont crumbles into the ropes.

That was a war though.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Gongora vs Richards up next!

Saturday 18 December 2021 19:00 , Jack Rathborn

It’s a battle for the IBO World Super Middle Title next.

The Ecuadorian is 20-0, while the Briton is 15-0.

It’s a cracker in the making.

Parker vs Chisora 2 undercard: Babic vs Spilmont

Saturday 18 December 2021 18:59 , Jack Rathborn

Early on in the undercard, Babic and Spilmont trading shots in a slug fest.

The southpaw stance of Spilmont is causing issues for Babic.

Babic marches forward and pins Spilmont to the ropes, but he comes out strong, big left hands land after the referee breaks the pair up.

Some nice uppercuts from Spilmont too, it’s gruelling in there.

Derek Chisora’s heavyweight odyssey refuses to slow down

Saturday 18 December 2021 18:54 , Jack Rathborn

There have been so many supposed endings to Derek Chisora’s heavyweight odyssey that few could ever safely declare its final hurrah. It has already been five years since the greying but enigmatic veteran’s first hateful encounter with Dillian Whyte; almost ten since he was knocked out by David Haye in a grudge match so crude and acrimonious it was repudiated by the BBBoC. He has been beaten, bruised and bloodied by the best of more than one generation, written off repeatedly by the next and yet, no matter how many times Chisora has been felled to the canvas, this Lazarus of British boxing refuses to lie down.

On Saturday at the Manchester Arena, the public will duly rally behind Chisora with the sort of passion reserved only for boxing’s true survivors. After all, courageous defeats have only enhanced his unlikely ascension from villain to hero. Once reviled for his histrionics - from slapping and kissing to death threats and table-throwing - the 37-year-old has slowly mellowed into a sort of lovable rogue, taking solace from boxing’s mad society on a farm outside north London. But all these years later, nowhere has the lure of home quite like the centre of the boxing ring.

If losses haven’t been the bottom line, Chisora’s currency has instead always been excitement. There is an element of chaos to whatever he does, an unpredictable explosiveness that never fails to generate interest inside and outside the ring. He can be sluggish and cumbersome before throwing an explosive Hail Mary, as he did to knock out Carlos Takam in 2018. He can seem to love and hate boxing vividly within the course of one bout, switching from deranged intent or sinking ennui at the flick of a switch that perhaps even Chisora himself doesn’t wholly control.

Derek Chisora’s heavyweight odyssey refuses to slow down

Joseph Parker opens up on how coach Andy Lee has helped ahead of Derek Chisora rematch

Saturday 18 December 2021 18:47 , Jack Rathborn

Parker says: “I’ve done everything in camp with Andy. I’m a lot more improved. That first camp was a short camp with Andy and to get the win was great but this time a long camp has been very beneficial and I feel way different.

“Footwork, defence, countering, being aggressive, being on the front foot, the whole package. I feel like I’ve improved a little bit in each aspect, that’s going to be very helpful in the fight.”

Joseph Parker: ‘My power and speed will help me knock out Derek Chisora'

Saturday 18 December 2021 18:40 , Jack Rathborn

“I back myself with my power and speed, I have confidence going into this fight and it will be a different fight. I just feel like I’m going to break him down, get him tired and knock him out.

“As an opponent, Derek is as tough as they come. He comes forward, puts on a lot of pressure, he’s probably the best pressure fighter I’ve fought. He comes and just throws big bombs and he does that from round one to round 12.

“In the last fight, he came out fast and strong and I started the fight negative and defensive, I was just trying to counter everything. I picked up the pace before the middle of the fight and towards the end.

“I thought I won the fight but it was a close fight and this time I want to make it a lot clearer. I know he’s going to bring a similar game plan and I’m prepared for it.”

Parker vs Chisora 2: Odds

Saturday 18 December 2021 18:30 , Jack Rathborn

Odds

Chisora: 21/10

Parker: 4/11

Draw: 16/1

Parker vs Chisora 2: Full card

Saturday 18 December 2021 18:29 , Jack Rathborn

Joseph Parker vs Derek Chisora 2 (WBO intercontinental heavyweight title)

Carlos Gongora vs Lerrone Richards (IBO super middleweight title)

Zelfa Barrett vs Bruno Tarimo (featherweight)

Jordan Thompson vs Clement Oppenot (cruiserweight)

David Nyika vs Anthony Carpin (heavyweight)