Joseph Parker: The Samoan Sledgehammer Of South Auckland-The Heavyweight Kaipato Kiwi

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  1. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Yeah it'll air at the beginning of the Crawford-Molina, Menard-Beltran show on Saturday at 9:35 US ET>
     
  2. NakiFan

    NakiFan Proud Kiwi Guy Full Member

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    So are you saying he's taller or shorter than 6ft 4?
     
  3. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's saying Parker is 6 ft 5 or 6
     
  4. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Ruiz is getting demolished.
     
  5. Lith

    Lith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I suspect he could be closer to 6ft 5. I haven't yet met him in person so I'm not sure, though I'm only 6ft so all these guys are trees as far as I'm concerned.
     
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    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    6 ft 5 sounds right.

    Not a lot of diff to Joshua.
     
  7. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    Thanks for the link... I was looking for something to watch. This'll do nicely...
     
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  8. NakiFan

    NakiFan Proud Kiwi Guy Full Member

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    I'm slightly taller than 6ft 3....I'm normal height. People tend to be shorter in higher altitude regions or windy locations like Wellington. Like trees.
     
  9. Lith

    Lith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lol 6ft 3 isn't normal height - but I am a Wellingtonian ;)

    BTW, are you going to the fight on Saturday? Or is ANYONE else in here going to be there?
     
  10. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Yep - at the nearest Sports bar!
     
  11. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That was entertaining. Any Parker fan should give it a watch. Joseph just exudes confidence and championship qualities.
     
  12. Lith

    Lith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'll wave at the camera :)
     
  13. NakiFan

    NakiFan Proud Kiwi Guy Full Member

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    I have about 8 boxing watching mates ready to park up in my lounge with beers. Enjoy the night Mr Lith.
     
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  14. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wish I was still in NZ for this one ... but no
     
  15. like a boss

    like a boss have gloves will travel Full Member

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    Full House Expected for Parker vs Ruiz :

    “There are less than 500 tickets remaining,” DUCO Events spokesman Craig Stanaway said in a recent update ahead of the heavyweight title fight.