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Joseph Parker Returns to the Ring Against Fabio Wardley
- On October 25 at London's O2 Arena, Fabio Wardley stopped Joseph Parker in the 11th round to win the WBO interim heavyweight title, improving to 20-0-1 with 19 knockouts.
- The match was billed as a shot at Oleksandr Usyk, with Joseph Parker accepting to preserve his chance after recent comeback wins and former champion status.
- Judges had Parker ahead through much of the bout, but Wardley's late power shifts in rounds 10 and 11, including a flurry that backed Parker to the ropes, swung momentum.
- Parker said he 'felt fine' when the fight was stopped and wanted to continue, signalling interest in a rematch as he faces a setback in heavyweight standing.
- Fans and media immediately disputed the stoppage, while Fabio Wardley said in his post-fight interview, `I believed I'm at the top, I proved I'm at the top`.
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Joseph Parker reveals furious feelings towards referee after losing Fabio Wardley boxing match
Joseph Parker has questioned the referee’s decision to halt his heavyweight clash with Fabio Wardley in the 11th round, insisting he was still capable of continuing when the fight was stopped at London’s O2 Arena.The New Zealander, a former WBO world champion, suffered a stoppage defeat after Wardley unleashed a flurry of punches that forced referee Howard Foster to intervene at 1:54 of the penultimate round.Parker, now 36–4 with 24 knockouts, m…
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