Joseph Parker versus Carlos Takam - 21st May 2016 NZT

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  1. Lith

    Lith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It has been signed, booked, it's all on. I'm going to be there, probably drunk, probably will have no voice for the following week - but I'm nervously excited :)

    http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-...contract-terms-for-IBF-heavyweight-eliminator

    This is a huge huge test and I feel pretty lucky in a conflicted kind of way that I get to see the first Parker fight where it isn't a case of "He should win easy" so much as potentially being the underdog.
     
  2. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    21.05.2016, judgement day for the heavyweight division.
     
  3. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Should be choice.
     
  4. NakiFan

    NakiFan Proud Kiwi Guy Full Member

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    Let's Go Joe !

    Let's Go Joe !

    Let's Go Joe !
     
  5. Lith

    Lith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Will you be there?
     
  6. NakiFan

    NakiFan Proud Kiwi Guy Full Member

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    I wish I could, but I'll be making a event in my lounge with a number of mates. :drink
     
  7. Lith

    Lith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not a terrible alternative. If you see anyone in the audience punch someone in the ****, it's because I've found out who banned me from NZBoxChat when I tried to join it hahaha.

    OK, maybe not - but I'm still dark about that and the fact there is nothing I can do to question why, let alone get it lifted.
     
  8. NakiFan

    NakiFan Proud Kiwi Guy Full Member

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    LOL, have you tried logging in with an alternate email address?
     
  9. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Parker by savage KO in the first 3 rounds, Takam's style will work against him in a big way in this match.
     
  10. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'm really looking forward to this fight. This is a big test and jump up for Parker, we'll finally see him seriously tested. This is a much better fight than Joshua/Martin which I think is a foregone conclusion. This fight is actually very competitive, at least on paper.
     
  11. Lith

    Lith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    More or less agreed with the last two. I think Martin and Joshua are much closer matched than people seem to think. I'm not betting on either fight but Joshua and Parker winning respectively will make for the most exciting future of boxing


    Can't... IP banned by the looks
     
  12. HamburgBuam

    HamburgBuam Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Really? I have the feeling, Parker does not like pressure. He is effective from distance, with straight hands. I expect him to win, but it could be close.
     
  13. _Scott_

    _Scott_ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah.. no. Very competitive fight. Takam is 60-40 favourite.
     
  14. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Try from other IP
     
  15. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Yeah Chagaev was the favorite over Browne too, bookies don't usually know s***:good