Fabio Wardley achieved a career-best win, stopping former world champion Joseph Parker in the eleventh round of a classic match.
Wardley stunned Parker at the O2 Arena, where Parker had become the WBO interim champion in 2023 after defeating Zhilei Zhang.
Wardley, with a record of 20-0-1 (KO19), became the WBA interim boss in June, while Parker, from New Zealand, had a record of 36-4 (KO24) before the match.
The drama was in evidence from the opening bell, as Wardley was hurt by a Parker right hand late on.
Author's summary: Fabio Wardley wins against Joseph Parker.