Joseph Parker

Live updates of the heavyweight clash between Joseph Parker and Great Britain's Jack Massey in Manchester. Last Updated: an hour ago.

He sees this as an opportunity to try and make a statement in the heavyweight division. “My wife pushed me to come back and fight. I know they’d like to sign me and have a lot more fights but it comes down to performance. “We want to come back and show something more than we did in that last fight. “It really comes down to how I look and perform. A lot of people don’t want to fight him but I do.

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The key for Parker is to be patient. With the vacant British cruiserweight title up for grabs, Massey gave a brave effort but wound up losing a unanimous decision on scores of 115-113 (twice) and 117-111. Don't be too surprised if he boxes his way to a decision. Few are giving him a chance against the experienced Kiwi but Massey has nothing to lose and everything to gain. Even if he pushes Parker hard or manages to go the distance, Massey can expect doors to open up. This is Parker's fight to lose. For Parker, his status as a legitimate contender is ont the line. [brutal knockout to Joyce](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/129986463/joseph-parker-v-joe-joyce-kiwi-heavyweight-knocked-out-for-first-time). [first love was ice hockey](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/130946700/icecool-jack-massey-sees-lifechanging-chance-against-joseph-parker) and he initially only took up the sport to improve his fitness. [begin the year with a bang](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/130902270/joseph-parker-aims-to-start-year-with-a-bang) this weekend when he [returns to the ring to face Jack Massey](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/130981611/the-life-losses-that-motivate-joseph-parkers-opponent?rm=a) in Manchester. [suffering a knockout loss to Joe Joyce in his sole outing](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/129986463/joseph-parker-v-joe-joyce-kiwi-heavyweight-knocked-out-for-first-time), and is desperate to get himself back in the mix at the elite end of the division. [Joseph Parker v Jack Massey: Kiwi heavyweight and the 'pickpocket' risk](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/131002463/joseph-parker-v-jack-massey-kiwi-heavyweight-and-the-pickpocket-risk?rm=a)

Joseph Parker defeated Jack Massey by unanimous decision after a hard-fought contest which went the distance at the AO Arena in Manchester.

With Parker remaining patient, Massey was able to survive the full ten rounds. However, in the fifth round Massey appeared to gain confidence as the fight began to go longer than many pundits predicted. He started well, landing a great shot in the first round which could be heard around the arena and drew loud cheers, it was an unexpectedly confident start from Massey which extended into the second round before Parker managed to take some control.

Manchester - Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (30-4, 21 KOs) picked up a ten round unanimous decision win over Jack Massey (20-2, 11 KOs), ...

In the final round, Massey suffered a nasty cut over his left eye and he was then rocked by a right uppercut, but he held on. But Massey was then docked a point for persistent holding by referee Darren Sarjinson and Parker landed a good right on the bell. He repeated the trick in the fourth, although there were signs that Massey was being a bit more active.

Joseph Parker defeated Jack Massey via unanimous decision in front of teammate and friend Tyson Fury on the Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith undercard.

In rounds nine and ten, Parker, came forward looking to impose his considerable size advantage and wear down his fleet-footed foe. In the second, Parker began to let his hands go more and tagged Massey with some good shots while remaining patient. Parker came out of the blocks looking to make a statement early doors, letting rip with a quick double jab, left hook combination.

Comfortable victory but nothing to rattle the heavyweight division as performance against pumped-up cruiserweight will again raise questions over Parker's ...

We saw good exchanges at the end, but it was too little,” Lee said of the often labourious fight, though admitting Parker needed to be “shaper with everything”. [It will be interesting to see what now can be lined up for the 31-year-old former WBO champion who has expressed a desire to stay busy in 2023](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/130998533/joseph-parker-v-jack-massey-kiwi-heavyweight-resets-retirement-clock) as he looks to rebuild. [Joseph Parker v Jack Massey: Kiwi heavyweight and the 'pickpocket' risk](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/131002463/joseph-parker-v-jack-massey-kiwi-heavyweight-and-the-pickpocket-risk?rm=a) [Live: Joseph Parker v Jack Massey - Kiwi heavyweight returns at Manchester Arena](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/300788594/live-joseph-parker-v-jack-massey--kiwi-heavyweight-returns-at-manchester-arena?rm=a) [Joseph Parker v Jack Massey: Kiwi heavyweight resets retirement clock](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/130998533/joseph-parker-v-jack-massey-kiwi-heavyweight-resets-retirement-clock?rm=a) Parker enjoyed a 14kg weight advantage, coming in at a trim 112kg to be around his usual fighting weight, and managed to bully Massey around for long periods, scoring at will when he had his smaller opponent on the ropes and in the corners.

Boxer Joseph Parker returns to the ring with a unanimous decision win over England's Jack Massey in Manchester.

Former WBO heavyweight champion Parker told Radio 5 Sports Extra: "It was OK. It was difficult to chase someone around but it was good to get 10 rounds under my belt. WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was just at ringside to watch his pal and training partner Parker in action.

'In total control': Kiwi star dominates 'negative' rival to secure much-needed victory.

“He put on a good performance. Parker’s trainer Andy Lee noted the Kiwi needed to get some more rounds in the tank as he continues working his way back into the title conversation and was a little more ruthless in his view of Massey’s style of fighting against Parker. “But congrats to Jack for taking it all 10 rounds and thanks for the good fight.” “We knew he was going to come prepared and ready,” Parker said in his post-fight interview. However, Parker was able to rip some monster shots throughout that put Massey on the back foot in what was a much-needed victory for the former WBO heavyweight champion as he continues to rebuild. It wasn’t the show-stopping performance Parker had hoped for, coming up against a rival who didn’t seem too willing to stand and trade and was docked a point in the eighth round by the referee.

Parker, Massey Fight Photos Gallery - Manchester - Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (30-4, 21 KOs) picked up a ten round unanimous decision win ...

Massey was game at times, and landed quick punches at times, but never able to take control of any round. Massey lost a point in the eight for holding. Parker was able to take the punches of Massey, who also showed a decent chin in his heavyweight debut.