It was a night of heavy punches and high stakes as Joseph Parker and Jack Massey faced off in a highly-anticipated 10-round contest at Manchester Arena in Manchester. In the end, it was Parker who emerged victorious, winning by unanimous decision with the scorecards reading 96-93, 97-92, and 97-93.
The fight was a part of the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr losing to Liam Smith, but it definitely didn’t disappoint. Both Parker and Massey put on a show, with Parker showing off his power and Massey his speed. It was a back-and-forth battle with Parker ultimately coming out on top.
Going into the fight, many had Parker as the favorite given his experience edge. The 31-year-old had 30 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws under his belt, while Massey had 20 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws. Additionally, Parker had fought in 12 more fights and had 118 more professional rounds under his belt.
But as we all know, anything can happen in the ring. And on Saturday night, it was Parker who came out on top. The veteran put on a solid performance, showing off his power and experience.
For Massey, it was a tough loss, but the 27-year-old can hold his head high knowing he put on a great fight. He showed off his speed and power and proved that he’s a force to be reckoned with in the future.
In Parker’s last five fights, he had fought on average every 7 months and had fought 52 rounds in total. His fight with Massey was his fourth fight in the UK, and he continues to show that he’s a fan favorite in the country. The fight was broadcast on Sky Box Office in the UK, and the fight was also broadcasted on DAZN.
In conclusion, this fight was a reminder of the beauty and unpredictability of the sport of boxing. Parker’s victory serves as an inspiration for all the experienced fighters out there, proving that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Massey’s performance shows that he’s a fighter to watch out for in the future. This fight was an exciting one and we can’t wait to see what’s next for both fighters.
