Listen: Joseph Parker floored by monster left hook from Dillian Whyte, slumps to second professional loss despite furious finish

Joseph Parker wanted to be aggressive against British heavyweight Dillian Whyte in this morning's big boxing clash in London, but instead it was the Brit who dominated the fight , culminating in a huge ninth round knock-down.

It was the first time Parker, 26, had been dropped by a punch in his career, with a monster left hook which left the Kiwi dazed and seemed to put any thought of a victory out of reach.

It was to his credit that he was able to comeback with an incredible final round flurry that put Whyte on the canvas and left him clinging to the ring rope as the bell went to end the fight, to stop Parker from knocking him out.

Whyte, 30, would go on to win a unanimous points decision, taking his record to 24-1.