Buatsi Beats Parker In A Contentious Decision – ‘He Never Won A Round’
Joshua Buatsi secured a majority decision victory over Zach Parker in their light heavyweight clash, but the result was met with boos: 96-94, 96-94, and 95-95.
Parker started the fight well in the first, landing an uppercut that resulted in Buatsi’s gum shield falling out. Parker continued his impressive start, showing good counter-punching in first three rounds. He had arrived into the fight on a four-fight win streak, as his confidence was high. In round four, Parker landed numerous right hands as Buatsi was struggling.
And yet, Parker’s work rate began to slow down. He restored to clinching, allowing Buatsi a way back into the fight. The middle rounds produced little action, but allowed Buatsi to grow in confidence. While Parker’s team felt they had done enough, it was Buatsi who got his hands raised.
Post-Fight
“I must admit it wasn’t my best performance. But what do champions do? They win at all costs. I don’t know what style that is. You keep holding and going on the floor. How can you do that and claim you won the fight?,” Buatsi stated
“I am fuming, I won it easy. I should be changing my daughter’s and unborn baby’s life. He never won a round or landed a punch on me. I should be the champion. Everyone has eyes. He never landed a clean shot on me. I am p***ed off. It’s a joke. I gave him one early round, he couldn’t catch me, I was comfortable,” Parker said
Full Card
Joshua Buatsi def. Zach Parker via majority decision (95-95, 96-94, 96-94) — Light heavyweight
Bradley Rea def. Lyndon Arthur via majority decision (114-114, 115-113, 115-112) — Light heavyweight
Liam Cameron def. Troy Jones via unanimous decision (97-93, 96-94, 96-94) — Light heavyweight
Billy Deniz def. Ezra Arenyeka via points (79-74) — Light heavyweight
Prelims
Stephen Clarke def. Jose Aguirre via points (60-54) — Middleweight
John Tom Varey def. Brandon Gallardo Vargas via points (40-36) — Super flyweight
Leighton Birchall def. Wilbert Panttin via points (39-37) — Super bantamweight
Luke Prior def. Eduardo Vera Sanchez via points (40-36) — Welterweight
Bradley Casey def. Antonio Borovina via 1st-round TKO | Watch video — Heavyweight
Leon Hughes def. Pavol Garaj via points (40-36) — Light heavyweight
Jermaine Dhliwayo def. Cesar Ignacio Paredes via points (40-36) — Super featherweight
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