Joshua defeats Parker by unanimous decision in heavyweight title fight
01 April 2018 |
6:59 am
Anthony Joshua beat New Zealand's Joseph Parker by unanimous points decision on Saturday in a world heavyweight title unification bout that left the golden boy of British boxing one belt away from becoming undisputed champion.
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