Dillian Whyte, who controversially beat Joseph Parker in 2018, claims it’s “very unfair” the Kiwi heavyweight was awarded the victory over Dereck Chisora.
Parker claimed his most significant victory since defeating Hughie Fury in 2017 by earning a split decision over Chisora in Manchester on Sunday morning (NZ time).
Two judges scored the fight in Parkers favour 115-113 and a questionable 116-11 with the third giving the bout to the Brit 113-115.
Joseph Parker takes an eight count in round one against Dereck Chisora.
Boxings mad, man. Dereck Chisora got robbed tonight, Whyte said in a video posted to his Instagram.
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Dereck Chisora is not my favourite person, as everyone knows, there isnt a lot of love between me and Dereck Chisora, but Derek Chisora fought his heart out tonight and I thought he won the fight by at least two rounds. I think he got robbed tonight and its very unfair, Whyte said.
The split decision has divided the boxing world.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 28: Dillian Whyte punches Joseph Parker during the Heavyweight fight between Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker at The O2 Arena on July 28, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
Chisora and Whyte share a bitter rivalry.
Whyte scored a split decision victory over Chisora himself in 2016 in a brilliant fight and then knocked him out in the 11th round two years later when two judges had Chisora ahead in the fight.
New Zealand boxing fans will remember one of Whytes other 2018 victories for the controversial head butt that was scored a knockdown in the second round against Parker in a fight that would ultimately end in the Kiwi boxers second career defeat.
Parker has previously been vocal in calling for the Whyte rematch and although it seems unlikely at the current time, things move quickly in the heavyweight division.
Joseph Parker unloads on Dereck Chisora in Manchester.
But Whyte may need some convincing to fight Parker again after being less than impressed with the former WBO world champions effort against Chisora.
Whyte was on the money with his disgust at the margin of the 116-111 card in Parkers favour, but he once again went on the attack about Parker getting the nod on any of the judges scorecards.
The guy left it on the line. He dropped Joseph Parker in the first round and I think he won five or six rounds after that. The knockdown should have been a 10-8 round, and I think he won the next six rounds after that … And then he won round 10 and round 12. Boxings f….d up, man.
