Overview
- Referee Howard Foster halted the bout in Round 11 with Parker on the ropes, a decision questioned by some observers and defended by Derek Chisora, while Parker said he felt able to continue.
- Official scorecards released after the fight showed Parker leading 98-92 and 96-94 with the third card 95-95 through 10 rounds, underscoring Wardley’s late turnaround.
- Promoter Frank Warren said Wardley should face Usyk for all four belts next, though the WBO has not yet issued updated instructions on the champion’s mandatory defense.
- Wardley called out Usyk in his post-fight remarks and now holds the WBO interim title after adding another late stoppage to a resume that includes a 10th-round KO of Justis Huni.
- Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois watched ringside as Wardley extended his unbeaten run, with potential outcomes now hinging on whether the WBO orders Usyk to defend or vacate.