Cableaddict Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) Man, I'm trying REALLY hard to be a Joseph Parker fan / supporter. He could well be one of the top 5 Heavyweights right now, , but when is this guy going to actually step up? After years of defending Deontay Wilder, I don't think I can take much more of this. :laugh: ----------------------- Parker walked through his over-matched opponent today in 1 round, as expected. What could he possibly have learned? And his next opponent? Are you ready for this? In January, Parker will face the devastating, the fear-inducing, that paragon of pugilistic perfection, 25 (16) - 11 Jason Bergman ! OMG, I'm so excited for this bout !!!!!! Edited December 5, 2015 by Cableaddict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSMFC64 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? Yes agree JP needs to step up a level or 2-He is still young but fighting these low level opponents does nothing to enhance him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? The thing is, Parker really ISN'T all that young. We've just gotten used to heavyweights not fighting for a title until their 30's, but that's because of all the political mechanizations and bullshit from the managers. Parker at 23 years old is at his physical & aerobic prime RIGHT NOW. The only thing he lacks is experience, and he's sure not getting much of that fighting all these no-hopers. Imagine if Cus Damato had held Mike Tyson back for a few more years, before facing Berbick? We might never have seen quite the same devastation machine that he became at 20 years old. - And Parker's style is a lot like Tyson's in many ways, relying on an extreme amount of lateral movement, and a high output of punches. As good as Parker appears to be, that's a style that doesn't really age well. ------------------ Edited December 5, 2015 by Cableaddict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landor Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? Maybe, in al lot of years we could see Parker against a great boxer.... maybe :noidea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? I like him so far, thats all I know. He can do something, make a lot of noise I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? I like most thought he looked impressive a couple years ago against limited opponents, now it's just pointless even tuning into any of his fights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? --- It ain't contestable, Parker is incredibly young for the new supersized heavy division, and if he won a title tomorrow he would be one of the youngest ever. Gitta grip, Cus D'amato ain't his trainer and his ama background extremely limited. Was he offered a crack at Bronze Bambi or was it the considerably less accomplished Molina and Duhaupas? Would it be fair to match him against Wlad or now Fury without further development? Of course in fan world, all's fair in love and boxing except when their favored is upset, but the kid is coming along. He shares the storied January birth dates of Foreman, Frazier, and Ali, perhaps a divine precursor to his own championship qualities. Next year a big year for him where he'll be stepping up, but not against the fainting goat Wilder who's only looking for a big payday before his glass is shattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? --- It ain't contestable, Parker is incredibly young for the new supersized heavy division, and if he won a title tomorrow he would be one of the youngest ever. I fail to see what the "size" of the division has to do with age. Anyway, Who's saying Parker should be fighting for a title tomorrow? That would be absurd. - But he's fighting absolute cans, one after another. He's not learning a thing. Plus, again, he has a style that best suits a young man. And not for nothing, but: Mike Tyson 20 Floyd Patterson 21 Muhammad Ali 22 George Foreman 23 Joe Louis 23 Leon Spinks 24 Michael Moorer 24 Jim Jeffries 24 Riddick Bowe 25 Max Baer 25 Parker will be 24 years old next month. He's on course to challenge for a title by the time he's 26 - 27 at best, if he can even get such an opportunity. ---------------------------- The only point I do agree with you on is his lake of a deep amateur background. That is definitely a consideration, but he still should be fighting actual opponents, not heavy bags with arms. Parker is in danger of becoming the next Tua, and it seems Kevin Barry has the same gameplan lined up for him: Make quick money winning a ton of local, easy fights, then cash out by throwing him, ill-prepared, into the ring with a few champs, until there's nothing left to sell. Edited December 7, 2015 by Cableaddict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? The other factor with Parker, besides a lack of serious development, is a lack of an international fan-base, and this is perhaps even more important. Parker is very, VERY good, and very dangerous. Anyone can see that, including all the current top HW's. By staying virtually unknown, yet racking up KO after KO, he's becoming an even bigger risk with zero reward. How are they going to get him bigger fights if this continues? He'll likely become the most avoided fighter in the sport. This man need EXPOSURE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? Parker is very, VERY good He looks quite good so far, but so would anyone with a modicum of talent against the festival of crap that passes for his record. Audley looked pretty good against the Richel Hersisias of this world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? He looks quite good so far, but so would anyone with a modicum of talent against the festival of crap that passes for his record. Audley looked pretty good against the Richel Hersisias of this world... True dat. He looks much better than young Audley, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? True dat. He looks much better than young Audley, though. Just you wait 'til Lennox Lewis comes out in support of him - if he can survive that blow, he could be the first man to make Pope and Heavyweight Champion of the World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? Just you wait 'til Lennox Lewis comes out in support of him - if he can survive that blow, he could be the first man to make Pope and Heavyweight Champion of the World. :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Re: Joseph Parker: WTF? Joseph Parker taking care of business. Anyone know what sort of attendances they are getting for these fights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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