Overview
- Judges scored the Manchester bout 96-94, 96-94 and 95-95 for a majority decision to Joshua Buatsi after a scrappy 10-rounder.
- Official statistics showed Zach Parker outlanded Buatsi 100–76 with superior accuracy of 30.7% to 20.7%, reinforcing dissent over the verdict.
- Ringside voices including Carl Frampton and the DAZN commentary team had Parker winning by a wide margin, diverging sharply from the official cards.
- The contest featured persistent holding and frequent tumbles from clinches, drawing criticism of the entertainment value and refereeing.
- Talk of a rematch grew alongside social-media anger, though promoter caution and some analysis framing the fight as close rather than a robbery complicate immediate plans.