New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker can expect to rise up the professional rankings following his knockout win over Brazilian Irineu Beato Costa jnr in Hamilton at the weekend, Radio New Zealand reports.
Thanks to my whole team #teamparker Great way to end the year ? pic.twitter.com/p1WfHrReW9
— Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) December 6, 2014
Parker won his 12th straight professional bout with a fourth-round knockout of the Brazilian number one.
Parker's victory was emphatic, the Aucklander dominating his heavier and more experienced opponent from the start, winning all three rounds before landing the impressive knockout blow.
Parker is currently ranked 11th by the WBA and 14th by the WBO.
