Summary

  • Dillian Whyte beats heavyweight rival Joseph Parker by unanimous decision

  • Judges score it 113-112, 115-110, 114-111 to the Briton

  • Victory over New Zealander boosts hopes of world title shot

  • Whyte makes count in final seconds of 12th round at London's O2 Arena

  • Whyte left hook puts former world champion down in ninth

  • GB heavyweight Dereck Chisora knocks out Carlos Takam in 8th round

  • Ireland's Katie Taylor stops Kimberly Connor to retain her world titles

Live Reporting

Michael Emons

  1. Another shot at AJ?

    They have been two of the most tricky opponents of Anthony Joshua's professional career.

    Dillian Whyte gave Joshua some tough moments before being stopped in the seventh round back in December 2015...

    Anthony Joshua and Dillian WhyteGetty Images

    ...and earlier this year Joseph Parker was the first man to go the distance with Joshua, who now holds the IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA titles.

    Anthony Joshua and Joseph ParkerGetty Images

    Now Whyte and Parker meet in a mouthwatering clash as both look to get another shot at the British world champion.

    Whoever wins will be in the world title mix, but it will be a long way back for the loser.