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<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto by Jennifer Charlton<\/strong><\/p>\n Zach Parker suffered a dislocated left shoulder and tears to his rotator cuff, labrum and subscapularis during his British title win over Darryll Williams on November 3 at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow, and will undergo surgery this week to repair the damage.<\/p>\n Parker sustained the injury at the end of the second round and was forced to box with one arm for the remainder of the contest as he edged out Williams in a competitive fight to claim the Lonsdale belt via split decision.<\/p>\n \u201cThe pain was awful,” said Parker. “I\u2019ve never felt anything like it before, but with the guidance of my trainers Errol Johnson and Paul Mann, I grit my teeth, kept my calm and boxed smart.<\/p>\n \u201cThere was never any question I would quit. That\u2019s not in my nature. Obviously, it was killing me, but I couldn\u2019t pull out of the fight of my life. I\u2019ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time and I wasn\u2019t going to give it up.<\/p>\n \u201cConsidering I only had one arm and I was limited to what I could throw, I was pleased with my performance. I couldn\u2019t throw combinations like I wanted to. I had to be smart and know when to stand and fight and when to move.\u201d<\/p>\n Parker’s treatment and rehabilitation will be overseen by leading UK shoulder specialist Len Funk and former Manchester City physio Jamie Murphy.<\/p>\n The 24 year-old is expected to be out of action until April next year, but has already stated he is happy to give Williams a rematch when he returns.<\/p>\n \u201cMost definitely,\u201d says Parker. \u201cI told Williams after the fight we should have a rematch because it was really close. It would be another good fight for the fans and this time I would be 100 percent with two hands.\u201d<\/p>\n A sentiment shared by his manager Neil Marsh, who said: \u201cWe have absolutely no issue giving Williams a rematch. Zach Parker is an elite level fighter. It was a very close fight with one hand, but with two hands, there\u2019ll be no question.\u201d<\/p>\n Promoter Nisse Sauerland has praised Parker’s bravery and says he is proud for the Derbyshire man to become Team Sauerland\u2019s first British Champion.<\/p>\n \u201cZach showed a real warrior\u2019s heart on Saturday in Glasgow,\u201d said Sauerland. \u201cTo fight the way he did with only one arm was impressive. Even more so now we know the extent of the damage. I\u2019m extremely proud of his performance and proud of him becoming Team Sauerland\u2019s first British Champion.\u201d<\/p>\n