As it happened: Joseph Parker retains world title over Hughie Fury

WBO Heavyweight Title defence - Joseph Parker v Hughie Fury. Photoport.co.nz

Join us here for live updates as Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury face off in the WBO world heavyweight title fight.

The pair clash in Manchester with the winner likely to put themselves in a fantastic position to fight Anthony Joshua, who owns the WBA Super and IBF belts.

Fury has overcome health problems, while Parker is travelling to the UK to fight professionally for the first time.

Parker is favourite for the bout ($1.67 at TAB) having fought better opponents and with a far better knockout record, with 18 Kos in 23 professional fights. Fury has won 10 of his 20 professional fights by knockout.