Overview
- Judges scored it 96-94, 96-94 and 95-95, a contentious outcome that surprised DAZN’s commentary team as Parker appeared to have a strong case.
- Buatsi improves to 20-1 (13 KOs), while Parker slips to 26-2 (18 KOs).
- The bout marked Buatsi’s first fight since losing to Callum Smith and followed an overhauled camp under trainer Virgil Hunter.
- The DAZN PPV main event at Manchester’s Co-op Live topped a card where Lyndon Arthur took the European light heavyweight title from Bradley Rea via majority decision.
- Installed as a heavy favorite by sportsbooks, Buatsi leaves with a narrow win that keeps him in the frame for 2026 options discussed in coverage, including Dmitry Bivol, Artur Beterbiev, David Benavidez, Anthony Yarde and a possible Smith rematch.