Kiwi makes huge statement for island
Joseph Parker will have had fans back home celebrating into the afternoon.
Given the time difference, he will have good support back in New Zealand.
As soon as he won the fight, he sent a message to all his friends and family in his native tongue.
He will go back home to a hero's welcome.
Bronze Bomber gets it all wrong
This fight was all about setting up a showdown with Anthony Joshua.
It seems the 'Bronze Bomber' got it all wrong and did not address the elephant in the room first of all, Joseph Parker.
We have never seen such a conservative approach to a fight from Wilder and it cost him dearly.
His tactics worked into Parker's plans and he delivered.
Parker shocks the boxing world
Nobody gave Joseph Parker a chance in this fight but he had his tactics perfect and with the approach of Wilder it all fitted into place.
Deontay Wilder seemed to give his opponent too much respect and only started opening up his hands in the final round, when it was all too late.
It is only the third time Wilder has gone the twelve rounds.
Parker worked hard for this fight and now he is reaping his rewards.
Joseph Parker wins by unanimous decision
Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Twelve)
This is the last chance saloon for Deontay Wilder.
Joseph Parker comes forward, looking to take the last round to Wilder.
Wilder is throwing lefts and rights hoping to land something big.
He's surely left this too late, he swings a massive right but just catches air.
Wilder comes forward with that right hand locked and loaded, Parker comes in with the jab to catch him unawares.
Parker soaks it up for the last thirty seconds and has surely sent shockwaves through the division.
Wilder raises his hand as the bell goes and is celebrating, not sure what fight he has been watching.
Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker (Round Eleven)
Parker is two rounds from a huge upset here.
He just needs to manage these last two rounds and expect that big right from Wilder.
Parker is dipping his head to get under it all the time.
He is turning Wilder's advantage in height and reach into a negative.
The corner of Wilder are trying to get their fighter to up the pace.
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