Muhammad Ali's biographer Thomas Hauser says calling Joseph Parker's victory over Andy Ruiz Jnr a world championship fight is "an embarrassment" to boxing.

There's making a statement in the boxing ring and then there's the stunning knockout shot provided by Jermall Charlo at the weekend.

COMMENT: Dylan Cleaver has seen plenty of strengths and a couple of work-ons for Joe Parker, our newly-anointed WBO heavyweight world champion.

Sir Bob Jones is appalled by the fractured state of international boxing and says it's silly to pretend Joseph Parker is a genuine world heavyweight champion.

Joseph Parker's promoters have launched a counter-punch against what they have described as the "old-school" New Zealand boxing set.

Bill English was caught traipsing around The Warehouse on Saturday night after he forgot shoes to wear to the Joseph Park v Andy Ruiz Jr fight.

Duco Events has confirmed Joseph Parker earned "more than a million dollars" for his win over Andy Ruiz Junior - but the real riches lie ahead.

Hughie Fury is 22, undefeated, the same height as Joshua and would probably represent a relatively comfortable night in the ring for Parker.

Dean Lonergan has blasted the 'cry babies' who criticised Duco for seeking public funding.

Joseph Parker's handlers say they aren't in any hurry, but it appears increasingly likely that he will fight in Dunedin in March or April.

If there was a snapshot that captures the agony of the losing boxer, Andy Ruiz Jr provided it in the early hours of Sunday.

Now that Joseph Parker has hit the big time his future appearances in New Zealand appear contingent on government support.

Joseph Parker says he has no fear of Anthony Joshua and would leap at the chance to get in the ring with him.

Joseph Parker intends to uphold a childhood promise to his younger brother John and buy him a car with the winnings of his victory over Andy Ruiz jnr.

The party the day after the main event was beginning to gain momentum when New Zealand's new heavyweight champion slipped, unannounced, into the downtown Auckland pub.

Joseph Parker has brushed off what appears to be an increasingly bizarre backlash against his majority decision victory over Andy Ruiz Jr.

Last night in Auckland, Joseph Parker was crowned a heavyweight champion. What it actually means is open to multiple interpretations.

Duco Events has scotched the prospect of an immediate re-match between Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Junior.

A quick and unscientific view of how the Joseph Parker v Andy Ruiz Jr fight panned out.

One eager drive was a little too keen for the $2 Whoppers made available thanks to Joseph Parker's world title win last night.

Lance Revill, President of the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association, says he is embarrassed to be a Kiwi after last night's result.

Joseph Parker has a strong message for Kiwi fans after his world title win over Andy Ruiz last night.

A leading international boxing writer has ridiculed suggestions Joseph Parker gained the benefit of a "hometown decision" over Andy Ruiz.

Andy Ruiz Junior believes he won last night's WBO heavyweight title clash and wants a re-match against Joseph Parker.

Joseph Parker has achieved his first dream, now he plans to fulfill his next one - to unify the division.

Joseph Parker's fighting odyssey could take him to London, Las Vegas, Auckland, or even Dunedin next.

Vector Arena was transformed into boxing central last night as 10,000 fight fans packed the stands to watch Joseph Parker try to create history.

Joseph Parker, the 24-year-old South Aucklander once had the world at his feet, now he has it resting on his hips in the form of the WBO belt.

Welterweight Jeff Horn has continued his impressive rise to the top and is within touching distance of a big-money fight against Manny

Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr clash for the WBO heavyweight world title at Vector Arena tonight. The main fight will take place