Joseph Parker overcomes first-round knockdown to beat Derek Chisora via split decision •Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years •Appears on BoxNation's Boxing Matters show Joseph Parker overcame an early scare to earn a split decision win over Derek Chisora on Saturday, which keeps him in the hunt for a world heavyweight title shot in 2022. After a disappointing display earlier this year, Parker recovered from a first-round knockdown for scores of 116-111 and 115-113 to 115-113 at England's Manchester Arena. Parker went into the fight ranked No. 3 within the WBO world governing body, and No. 6 with the WBC and IBF. With the win, the New Zealander stays among the chasing pack jostling for a shot at one of the four major titles, currently held by English rivals Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.