Parker turned in the performance of his career (Picture: Getty)
Joseph Parker may have wrecked plans for Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder with a stunning victory over the American in Saudi Arabia.
Parker, 31, turned in the performance of his career to beat ‘The Bronze Bomber’ over 12 rounds on ‘The Day of Reckoning’ card in Riyadh, a major upset that will have major ramifications at the top of the heavyweight division.
The former WBO champion secured an unanimous decision victory over Wilder, with ringside judges awarding the fight 118-111, 118-110 and 120-108 all in his favour.
Tonight’s card in was meant to clear the path for Joshua vs Wilder, a fight that has been over six years in the making with Saudi’s involvement finally getting a deal across the line.
Joshua will headline the card against Otto Wallin tonight but a shock defeat for Wilder will surely now derail plans for that showdown to take place in March.
Victory for Parker will lift the former WBO champion right back into the world title picture with the biggest win of his career, becoming only the second man after Tyson Fury to beat Wilder.
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A stunning upset!