Tyson Fury Speaks Out on Controversial Stoppage in Parker vs Wardley Fight

Tyson Fury has spoken out after Fabio Wardley defeated Joseph Parker via a controversial stoppage on Saturday night.

British fighter Wardley stopped Parker in round 11 to win the WBO interim heavyweight championship.

The 30-year-old is now a double champion at heavyweight, having defeated Justis Huni to win the vacant WBA interim crown back in July,

But the manner of his victory over Parker has been disputed online.

His New Zealander opponent was ahead of Wardley on the scorecards as the 11th round got underway.

But Wardley trapped Parker in the corner midway through the round and began unloading a series of punches.

Parker managed to retreat towards the ropes but Wardley continued to rain down punches towards his head.

Referee Howard Foster stepped in around 15 seconds later to stop the fight, leaving Parker distraught.

Absurd stoppage.

Per the broadcast, Parker was up 6 rounds, 2 rounds and even.

Was Wardley pouring it on? Yes. But both men were having moments. No knockdowns. A fighter of Parker’s caliber deserved WAY more time. pic.twitter.com/eyEeZfH8kw

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) October 25, 2025

Speaking on his YouTube channel, former British boxing star Carl Froch commented: "One of my friends phoned me up straightaway saying, 'What a load of c**p, that's out of order'.

"I said, 'Listen, Howard Foster's the best in the business. He knows the game. He's in close. He's looking in Parker's eyes. If he didn't see anything back, then he's gonna stop the fight."

Fury has now had his say in a new social media post.

The 'Gypsy King' said: "The aftermath of a fantastic, fantastic fight last night between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley.

"The fight was an amazing fight. Both fighters have had a lot of success. I had Joe about four rounds up going into round 11.

"But it's heavyweight boxing. You can't go swimming and not get wet, it's a cliche. He got wet. The referee jumped in, a few unanswered shots, and that's what it takes.

Tyson Fury gives his thoughts on Fabio Wardley's victory over Joseph Parker last night 🥊 pic.twitter.com/PjJUGLCkSR

— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) October 26, 2025

"It's one of those things. It's heavyweight boxing. You can get caught. I know all about getting caught. But on the whole, it was an amazing event.

"Joseph Parker's going to come back stronger, I know that. Commiserations to my brother.

"Everyone did a fantastic job. Everyone got home, got paid, got laid, got home in one piece. Can't say any fairer than that."