'He's tough, he's hungry' – Dillian Whyte full of respect for Joseph Parker

British fighter Dillian Whyte was full of praise for Kiwi Joseph Parker, following his unanimous decision win in London this morning.

After the full 12 rounds, the judges had no hesitation in awarding the bout to Whyte, who managed to knock parker down for the first time in his career.

Speaking to media after the fight however, Whyte spoke of his respect for Parker.

"He was hungry," Whyte said.

"When I hit people, they don't usually get up. He got up.

"I knocked him down twice and he got up - he's tough, he's hungry."