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JOSEPH PARKER (NEW ZEALAND) Vs ANDY RUIZ JR (USA) | EPIC FIGHT

Wrestling

Year2026

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On December 10, 2016, at the Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, unbeaten heavyweights Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr. faced off for the vacant WBO heavyweight world title, after the belt was relinquished by Tyson Fury. Coming into the fight, Parker was 21–0 (18 KOs), while Ruiz was 29–0 (19 KOs), setting up a clash of two undefeated contenders. The fight was closely contested throughout. Ruiz had success early with his fast hands and combinations, while Parker adjusted by using his jab and movement to control the middle and later rounds. Both fighters had moments in a tactical, back-and-forth contest. After twelve rounds, Parker was awarded a majority decision victory, with scorecards of 115–113, 115–113, and 114–114, becoming New Zealand’s first heavyweight world champion. 📍 Date: December 10, 2016 📍 Venue: Vector Arena 📍 Location: Auckland, New Zealand 🏆 Title: WBO Heavyweight Championship (vacant) 🥊 Result: Parker wins by Majority Decision ⏱️ Rounds: 12-Round Title Fight 📊 Records at the time of fight: Joseph Parker: 21–0 (18 KOs) Andy Ruiz Jr.: 29–0 (19 KOs) 🔥 A razor-close heavyweight battle where Parker edged a disputed decision at home to claim world title glory, with many observers feeling the fight could have gone either way. ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ to the channel people -------------------- 00:00 Intro 0:15 Round 1 1:10 Round 2 2:20 Round 3 3:25 Round 4 -------------------- ✅Follow me ✅ insta @charlessalbox facebook @charlessalbox #boxing #newzealand #usa #champion #mexico