Parker does enough to frustrate Fury's title hopes

MANCHESTER - Joseph Parker beat Hughie Fury in a majority points decision to retain his World Boxing Organization heavyweight title at Manchester Arena on Saturday night.

The New Zealander endured a frustrating night and did not look confident ahead of the scores being announced, but two judges favored him 118-110, with the other calling it a 114-114 draw.

For mandatory challenger Fury, 23, it was his first professional defeat in 21 fights while a second title defense for Parker improved his undefeated record to 24-0, 18 by KO.