Joseph Parker
36 - 4 - 0
New Zealand
Birthday
9-1-1992
Age
35 years
City
Auckland
Promotion
Weight
HW
Height
6'4
Wins
36
Losses
4
Draws
0
  • Wins
    40/36
    90%
  • Knockouts
    40/24
    60%
  • Losses
    40/4
    10%
  • Draws
    40/
    %

 


 

Joseph Parker Boxing Record


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Joseph Parker Boxing Record


40 Fabio Wardley 25-Oct-25 Loss TKO 11
39 Martin Bakole 22-Feb-25 Win TKO 2
38 Zhilei Zhang 08-Mar-24 Win MD 12
37 Deontay Wilder 23-Dec-23 Win UD 12
36 Simon Kean 28-Oct-23 Win KO 3
35 Faiga Opelu 24-May-23 Win TKO 1
34 Jack Massey 21-Jan-23 Win UD 10
33 Joe Joyce 24-Sep-22 Loss KO 11
32 Derek Chisora 18-Dec-21 Win UD 12
31 Derek Chisora 01-May-21 Win SD 12
30 Junior Fa 27-Feb-21 Win UD 12
29 Shawndell Winters 29-Feb-20 Win TKO 5
28 Alex Leapai 29-Jun-19 Win TKO 10
27 Alexander Flores 15-Dec-18 Win KO 3
26 Dillian Whyte 28-Jul-18 Loss UD 12
25 Anthony Joshua 31-Mar-18 Loss UD 12
24 Hughie Fury 23-Sep-17 Win MD 12
23 Răzvan Cojanu 06-May-17 Win UD 12
22 Andy Ruiz Jr. 10-Dec-16 Win MD 12
19 Alexander Dimitrenko 01-Oct-16 Win KO 3
20 Solomon Haumono 21-Jul-16 Win TKO 4
19 Carlos Takam 21-May-16 Win UD 12
18 Jason Bergman 23-Jan-16 Win TKO 8
17 Daniel Martz 05-Dec-15 Win TKO 1
16 Kali Meehan 15-Oct-15 Win TKO 3
15 Bowie Tupou 01-Aug-15 Win KO 1
14 Yakup Saglam 13-Jun-15 Win TKO 2
13 Jason Pettaway 05-Mar-15 Win TKO 4
12 Irineu Beato Costa Junior 06-Dec-14 Win KO 4
11 Sherman Williams 16-Oct-14 Win UD 10
10 Keith Thompson 09-Aug-14 Win TKO 3
9 Marcelo Luiz Nascimento 26-Apr-14 Win TKO 7
8 Afa Tatupu 10-Oct-13 Win TKO 2
7 Francois Botha 13-Jun-13 Win TKO 2
6 Brice Ritani-Coe 16-May-13 Win UD 6
5 Richard Tutaki 06-Dec-12 Win TKO 3
4 Terry Tuteru 10-Nov-12 Win KO 2
3 Shuan Raymond 03-Oct-12 Win TKO 1
2 Cody Beck 03-Sep-12 Win TKO 3
1 Dean Garmonsway 05-Jul-12 Win TKO 2

Joseph Parker Boxing Record


Opponent: Fabio Wardley
Date: 25 Oct 2025
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: TKO 11
Fight Summary: In a highly anticipated domestic showdown, Parker faced the relentless power of Fabio Wardley. The bout was a bruising, back-and-forth affair with both men trading heavy leather in the center of the ring. As the fight entered the championship rounds, Wardley’s relentless volume began to wear Parker down, culminating in a heavy barrage in the eleventh round that forced the referee to step in and halt the contest.


Opponent: Martin Bakole
Date: 22 Feb 2025
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Parker shocked the boxing world by scoring an explosive, quick-fire victory over the highly feared contender Martin Bakole. Bakole came out aggressively, attempting to use his massive frame to bully Parker early, but Parker timed a perfect, thunderous counter combination that severely shook the giant. Capitalizing instantly on his hurt opponent, Parker unleashed a ruthless finishing assault in the second round to force a rapid referee stoppage.


Opponent: Zhilei Zhang
Date: 08 Mar 2024
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: MD 12
Fight Summary: Showcasing immense mental fortitude, Parker overcame extraordinary adversity to defeat the powerful Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh. Parker was sent to the canvas twice—once in the third round and again in the eighth—by Zhang’s signature straight left hand. Despite the knockdowns, Parker’s superior conditioning and tactical adjustments allowed him to completely dominate the remaining rounds, outworking a fatiguing Zhang to claim a brilliant majority decision.


Opponent: Deontay Wilder
Date: 23 Dec 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Entering the “Day of Reckoning” card as a significant betting underdog, Parker delivered a flawless tactical masterpiece against former long-reigning champion Deontay Wilder. Under the guidance of trainer Andy Lee, Parker completely neutralized Wilder’s lethal right hand by moving intelligently and landing his own overhand rights. Parker nearly stopped Wilder in a explosive eighth round, cruising to a dominant, lopsided unanimous decision victory.


Opponent: Simon Kean
Date: 28 Oct 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 3
Fight Summary: Featured on the high-profile undercard of Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Parker made short work of Canada’s Simon Kean. Parker established his jab early, comfortably evading Kean’s clumsy forward rushes. In the third round, Parker ended the contest in spectacular fashion, executing a textbook, vicious right uppercut that sent Kean crashing to the canvas for the count.


Opponent: Faiga Opelu
Date: 24 May 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Headlining an all-Oceania clash in Melbourne for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title, Parker put on a destructive performance. He wasted absolutely no time testing his opponent, immediately backing Faiga Opelu against the ropes with heavy, calculated shots. A furious, uninterrupted barrage from Parker left Opelu completely defenseless, forcing the referee to stop the fight in just 80 seconds.


Opponent: Jack Massey
Date: 21 Jan 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 10
Fight Summary: Looking to rebound from a tough stoppage loss, Parker traveled to Manchester to take on former cruiserweight contender Jack Massey. Massey adopted a heavily defensive, safety-first approach that made it difficult for Parker to find an explosive opening. Parker remained disciplined and patient over the ten rounds, using his size advantage and persistent work rate to comfortably secure a wide unanimous decision.


Opponent: Joe Joyce
Date: 24 Sep 2022
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: KO 11
Fight Summary: Parker engaged in an absolute classic, exhausting war against the famously durable Joe Joyce in Manchester. Parker landed numerous heavy power shots that would have stopped most heavyweights, but Joyce absorbed them seamlessly and kept marching forward. In the eleventh round, with both men visibly fatigued, Joyce landed a spectacular, sweeping left hook that sent Parker down, ending the bout cleanly.


Opponent: Derek Chisora
Date: 18 Dec 2021
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: In a highly anticipated rematch, Parker left absolutely no doubt by delivering a much more dominant performance against Derek Chisora. Parker showed improved power and aggression, dropping the incredibly rugged British veteran three separate times throughout the contest. Chisora showed legendary durability to survive to the final bell, but Parker was awarded a comprehensive and clear unanimous decision.


Opponent: Derek Chisora
Date: 01 May 2021
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: SD 12
Fight Summary: Making his promotional debut under the Matchroom Boxing banner, Parker had to fight through immediate disaster when Derek Chisora knocked him down within the first ten seconds of the bout. Parker recovered his composure well, leaning on his superior boxing skills and footwork to control the middle and late rounds. The close, grueling encounter ended in a tight split-decision victory for the New Zealander.


Opponent: Junior Fa
Date: 27 Feb 2021
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: This highly personal domestic grudge match in Auckland renewed a long-standing amateur rivalry between Parker and the undefeated Junior Fa. The fight turned into a cagey, tactical, and often frustrating affair heavily disrupted by frequent clinching and holding. Parker managed to land the cleaner, more impactful power shots over the twelve rounds, doing enough to claim a clear unanimous decision victory.


Opponent: Shawndell Winters
Date: 29 Feb 2020
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 5
Fight Summary: Fighting in Texas, Parker put on a sharp and clinical display against an aggressive Shawndell Winters. Parker found his timing early, scoring a clean knockdown in the third round with a beautiful right hand. Winters continued to show fight, but Parker systematically dismantled him, finishing the contest in the fifth round with a heavy combination that prompted the referee’s intervention.


Opponent: Alex Leapai
Date: 29 Jun 2019
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 10
Fight Summary: Making his return to American television in Rhode Island, Parker faced veteran former world title challenger Alex Leapai. Leapai proved to be incredibly durable, taking a sustained beating as Parker used him for target practice from the opening bell. The referee finally stepped in to mercifully spare a bloodied and completely outclassed Leapai from further punishment in the tenth round.


Opponent: Alexander Flores
Date: 15 Dec 2018
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 3
Fight Summary: Returning home to New Zealand after consecutive defeats in the UK, Parker snapped his losing streak against Alexander Flores. The fight carried a layer of controversy, as Flores complained bitterly about multiple low blows landed by Parker during the inside exchanges. Unfazed by the protests, Parker closed the show in the third round, dropping Flores with a heavy right hand to secure the knockout.


Opponent: Dillian Whyte
Date: 28 Jul 2018
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Staged at London’s O2 Arena, this high-stakes heavyweight clash turned into a wild, dramatic slugfest. Parker suffered the first official knockdown of his career in the second round following an accidental clash of heads that the referee missed, and was floored again in the ninth. Parker mounted a ferocious rally in the twelfth round, brutally dropping Whyte, but ran out of time to find the finish.


Opponent: Anthony Joshua
Date: 31 Mar 2018
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: In a historic unification clash in front of 78,000 fans in Cardiff, WBO champion Parker met WBA and IBF king Anthony Joshua. The highly anticipated match turned into a largely tactical, anti-climactic affair, heavily disrupted by strict refereeing that prevented any inside fighting. Joshua utilized his reach advantage to comfortably out-jab Parker, handing the New Zealander his first professional defeat.


Opponent: Hughie Fury
Date: 23 Sep 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: MD 12
Fight Summary: Parker traveled to Manchester to defend his WBO world title against defensive specialist Hughie Fury. Fury relied heavily on constant lateral movement and a back-foot style, creating a frustratingly low-volume fight for the judges to score. Parker remained the primary aggressor throughout, pressing the action and landing the heavier shots to retain his title via a majority decision.


Opponent: Răzvan Cojanu
Date: 06 May 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Parker’s first official defense of his world title came against his former sparring partner, Răzvan Cojanu, who stepped in on short notice. Cojanu adopted a highly theatrical approach, taunting Parker and laughing off punches to disrupt his rhythm. Parker refused to break his discipline, comfortably outworking his challenger over twelve rounds to coast to a wide unanimous decision.


Opponent: Andy Ruiz Jr.
Date: 10 Dec 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: MD 12
Fight Summary: In front of a passionate home crowd in Auckland, Parker fought Andy Ruiz Jr. for the vacant WBO heavyweight championship of the world. The bout was a blistering display of hand speed from two undefeated prospects, with Ruiz finding success early with inside combinations. Parker adjusted well in the middle rounds, establishing a long jab to edge out a razor-thin, historic majority decision victory.


Opponent: Alexander Dimitrenko
Date: 01 Oct 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 3
Fight Summary: Parker faced a sizable test in the form of 6’7″ veteran Alexander Dimitrenko in Manukau. Parker’s speed differential was apparent from the opening seconds, as he easily bypassed Dimitrenko’s long guard. He dropped the giant opponent multiple times, finishing the fight in the third round with a body shot that caused Dimitrenko to go down in immense pain.


Opponent: Solomon Haumono
Date: 21 Jul 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 4
Fight Summary: Parker defended his regional titles against power-punching Australian veteran Solomon Haumono in Christchurch. Haumono looked to land a single, defining knockout blow, but Parker’s sharp counter-punching quickly took control of the contest. In the fourth round, Parker landed a perfectly timed right uppercut that sent Haumono down, forcing a quick stoppage.


Opponent: Carlos Takam
Date: 21 May 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: This highly competitive WBF title eliminator in South Auckland proved to be the toughest structural test of Parker’s early career. The incredibly rugged Carlos Takam pressed forward relentlessly, forcing Parker to fight through deep fatigue. Parker showcased his championship quality, matching Takam’s output and landing the cleaner, eye-catching combinations to earn a hard-fought unanimous decision.


Opponent: Jason Bergman
Date: 23 Jan 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 8
Fight Summary: Traveling to Samoa for a historic open-air event, Parker took on durable American southpaw Jason Bergman. The extreme heat and humidity added a grueling element to the match, and Bergman showed great heart by surviving several early onslaughts. Parker systematically broke his opponent down, scoring multiple knockdowns before the referee finally halted the bout in the eighth round.


Opponent: Daniel Martz
Date: 05 Dec 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Parker closed out an incredibly active 2015 schedule by taking on towering American Daniel Martz in Hamilton. The fight was over almost as soon as it started; Parker walked across the ring, targeted Martz’s soft midsection, and dropped him with a brutal body shot. Martz beat the count but was immediately overwhelmed by a follow-up flurry, ending the fight in just under two minutes.


Opponent: Kali Meehan
Date: 15 Oct 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: This highly anticipated trans-Tasman clash pitted the young prospect against veteran former world title challenger Kali Meehan. Despite Meehan’s vast experience, he was completely unable to handle Parker’s lightning-fast combinations. Parker dominated from the opening bell, dropping Meehan heavily in the third round to prompt an immediate stoppage from the referee.


Opponent: Bowie Tupou
Date: 01 Aug 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 1
Fight Summary: Facing dangerous Tongan puncher Bowie Tupou in Invercargill, Parker put on an explosive display. Tupou came out firing heavy shots to create an upset, but Parker slipped a wild right hand and countered with a thunderous overhand right of his own. The clean shot sent Tupou crashing face-first into the canvas, ending the fight inside the opening minute.


Opponent: Yakup Saglam
Date: 13 Jun 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Parker traveled to Germany to gain valuable international experience against veteran fighter Yakup Saglam. Saglam tried to use his home-turf advantage to press Parker early, but Parker’s hand speed was far superior. After dropping Saglam at the end of the first round, Parker closed the show in the second with a heavy, uninterrupted combination against the ropes.


Opponent: Jason Pettaway
Date: 05 Mar 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 4
Fight Summary: Headlining a card in Manukau, Parker put on a patient, methodical boxing display against America’s Jason Pettaway. Parker spent the opening three rounds breaking down Pettaway’s defensive guard with accurate body investments. In the fourth round, Parker accelerated his output, dropping Pettaway multiple times to force a technical knockout victory.


Opponent: Irineu Beato Costa Junior
Date: 06 Dec 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 4
Fight Summary: Facing a highly credentialed Brazilian champion in Irineu Beato Costa Junior, Parker showcased his clinical finishing ability. Costa Junior attempted to rough Parker up in the early clinches, but Parker stayed on the outside. In the fourth round, Parker landed a spectacular, sweeping right hand to the jaw that knocked Costa Junior completely unconscious.


Opponent: Sherman Williams
Date: 16 Oct 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 10
Fight Summary: This bout in Auckland turned into a bizarre, highly frustrating experience for Parker. The eccentric veteran Sherman Williams used a survivalist defense, repeatedly trying to disrupt Parker with roughhouse tactics and continuous holding. While the fight lacked explosive highlights, Parker remained entirely disciplined, comfortably winning every single round on the judges’ scorecards.


Opponent: Keith Thompson
Date: 09 Aug 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Making a quick turnaround, Parker traveled to Pennsylvania, USA, to face local fighter Keith Thompson. Parker utilized his reach advantage perfectly, keeping the shorter Thompson at the end of a stiff, punishing jab. After breaking Thompson down over two frames, Parker unleashed a heavy barrage early in the third round to secure the stoppage.


Opponent: Marcelo Luiz Nascimento
Date: 26 Apr 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: Fighting on the massive international stage of a Wladimir Klitschko undercard in Germany, Parker gained major exposure against Brazil’s Marcelo Luiz Nascimento. Parker dominated the bout from the outset, displaying beautiful footwork and accurate combination punching. He methodically picked Nascimento apart before finishing him clinically in the seventh round.


Opponent: Afa Tatupu
Date: 10 Oct 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Parker challenged for his very first professional title, the New Zealand National heavyweight championship, against Afa Tatupu. The domestic clash produced fireworks early, as Tatupu came out swinging aggressively. Parker kept his composure, timed his opponent beautifully, and dropped Tatupu in the second round with a heavy combination to claim the belt.


Opponent: Francois Botha
Date: 13 Jun 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: In just his seventh professional fight, Parker faced a massive step up in name recognition against legendary veteran “The White Buffalo” Francois Botha. Botha tried to use his veteran experience to frustrate the young prospect, but Parker’s blistering hand speed was overwhelming. Parker rocked Botha repeatedly in the second round, forcing a spectacular stoppage victory.


Opponent: Brice Ritani-Coe
Date: 16 May 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 6
Fight Summary: Parker made his professional American debut on a card in California against fellow undefeated prospect Brice Ritani-Coe. Ritani-Coe proved to be incredibly durable and defensive, refusing to open up and engage in a brawl. Parker was forced to log valuable rounds, displaying disciplined ring generalship to win a comfortable unanimous decision.


Opponent: Richard Tutaki
Date: 06 Dec 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Competing in Auckland, Parker squared off against highly experienced domestic journeyman Richard Tutaki. Tutaki attempted to complicate the match by switching stances, but Parker adjusted immediately. Parker began landing heavy straight rights in the second round before dropping Tutaki in the third to force a referee intervention.


Opponent: Terry Tuteru
Date: 10 Nov 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: Parker put on a powerful display against local opponent Terry Tuteru in skip-fire fashion. After testing the waters with a measuring jab in the first frame, Parker stepped up the pressure significantly in the second round, landing a thunderous left hook that ended the bout instantly.


Opponent: Shuan Raymond
Date: 03 Oct 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: For his third professional fight, Parker traveled to Australia for the first time. The matchup against Shuan Raymond proved to be an absolute mismatch; Parker immediately pierced Raymond’s guard with a lightning-fast combination, forcing the referee to rescue the outclassed fighter in less than two minutes.


Opponent: Cody Beck
Date: 03 Sep 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: In his second professional outing, Parker faced fellow prospect Cody Beck in Auckland. Beck showed decent resilience in the opening round, attempting to match Parker’s aggression, but Parker’s superior amateur pedigree and technical execution quickly took over, leading to a third-round stoppage.


Opponent: Dean Garmonsway
Date: 05 Jul 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Highly touted following a successful amateur stint, Joseph Parker made his professional boxing debut in Auckland against Dean Garmonsway. The 20-year-old prospect put his exceptional speed and power on full display, controlling the ring effortlessly before stopping Garmonsway inside the second round.

Joseph Parker Biography


 

Joseph Parker Boxing Record: Joseph Parker, the accomplished New Zealand-born boxer, has dominated the boxing scene for over eight years since his professional debut. Born on January 9, 1992, Parker made his mark at the age of 20, winning his debut against Dean Garmonsway on July 5, 2012, with a 2nd round TKO. Over the next eight years, he secured 23 consecutive victories, including 17 by stoppage.

At 24, Parker faced Andy Ruiz Jr. on December 10, 2016, for the vacant WBO heavyweight title, triumphing via a 12-round majority decision and earning the title of heavyweight champion. Notably, on October 1, 2016, he showcased his prowess with a convincing 3rd round KO victory over Alexander Dimitrenko.

Although Parker suffered a loss to Anthony Joshua on March 31, 2018, ending a 24-fight win streak, he demonstrated his boxing skills and knockout power. In his 34-fight career, Parker has won 31 matches, 21 via knockout, and experienced three losses, with only one knockout defeat.

joseph parker boxing record

Having defeated notable opponents such as Hughie Fury, Alexander Flores, Junior Fa, and Alex Leapai, Parker solidified his reputation as a top heavyweight boxer. His most recent bout on January 21, 2023, against Jack Massey, resulted in a unanimous decision victory, marking a one-fight winning streak.

Despite setbacks, including the loss to Joshua, Parker’s resilience is evident in his ability to bounce back and secure victories. His achievements, including winning the WBO heavyweight title, underscore his status as a skilled and respected figure in the boxing world.

As Joseph Parker continues to ascend in the heavyweight division, his determination, skill, and knockout power ensure that he remains a prominent name in the world of boxing. His career trajectory suggests a promising future at the highest echelons of the sport.

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