The Juggernaut put in a career best performance to outclass the world level Joseph Parker in front of a packed Manchester crowd too announce himself as the new WBO Interim Heavyweight champion which will lead to him being called as the mandatory challenger to unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk early next year.

Joe Joyce started the fight fast closing up Parker's left eye and leaving a massive gash over his right eye to secure victory live on BT Sports Box Office.