I personally think Joseph Parkers career is over

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  1. Sammy123

    Sammy123 Money Maker Staff Member

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    Sadly, it's been over for a while. He's the type of fighter that shouldn't lose to the likes of Dillian Whyte, yet he did because he fought an utterly stupid and disinterested fight. Then just downhill from there.
     
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  2. Yaiyr Alexander

    Yaiyr Alexander Member banned Full Member

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    How is loosing to dillian whyte bad. He's a top 10. As a matter of fact he's arguably a top 5. And it was a close fight.
     
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    I thought the same thing a few years ago and you're right about the competition . I think now that he still has somewhat of a name he's just waiting around hoping to get a bigger fight and not have to earn it. I could see a hungry guy nailing his scalp to the wall soon.
     
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  4. speedbaggage

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    Yeah I guess it's tough when you retire earning cash if thats all you have done. Speculation that I heard was that it was Vatuvei and Parker. I guess we find out in a few months. I'm interested to see when this all comes out if there are any charges. Also interested in how the NZ public reacts.
     
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    One thing also I don't think Parker does well outside the ring is sell himself. If he want's a fight he needs to call people out and then get in their ear. Take a few tips from Shannon the Cannon. That was ****ing great when he was harassing Vlad. Get a bit more aggression in and out of the ring. Maybe his childhood was not dysfunctional enough and he doesn't have it in him.
     
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    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I do think it's a bit premature to right him off completely, he is only 28.

    But the signs are not good. Usually fighters that are able to comeback from set backs make changes. Gatti hired McGirt, Lewis and Wlad hired Steward. Parker hasn't changed a thing and from what we've seen in his recent performances he hasn't changed or improved at all.
     
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  7. Cally

    Cally Sand...sand... nothing but sand! Full Member

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    Because no top fighter loses to dillian sh!te innit.
     
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  8. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    He’s arguably top 5 worst chins, but that’s about it.
     
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    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    It is staggering to me that people forget the massive HEADBUTT in the Whyte fight that sent Parker down.

    Parker was winning handily before that - and even though semi-concussed afterward he came within an inch of taking Whyte OUT.

    People on here are unbelievable.
     
    Kiwi_in_America, Dec 9, 2020
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  10. C.J.

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    Good post
     
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  11. Yaiyr Alexander

    Yaiyr Alexander Member banned Full Member

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    dillian whyte is better than everyone on furys resume execpt klitschko
     
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    Yaiyr Alexander Member banned Full Member

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    Yeah his chin is bad but hes still top 5. Mariusz wach has a great chin but he's still not a top fighter
     
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  13. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    The butthurt is real.
     
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    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    I think even at this young age he is pretty much done
    Since the Whyte loss he has failed to muster any kind of statement (even pre covid)

    He win continue to earn and more than likely earn well but i thinks there one more title opportunity out there at some stage and i just believe by the time that opportunity presents himself, the opponent will win

    Lots of fresh talent coming through and they will be hungry if facing Parker who clearly isn't
     
    Wizbit1013, Dec 9, 2020
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    Yaiyr Alexander Member banned Full Member

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    Lol whos butthurt ? Im stating a fact. Whyte is a top 10 so nobody should be acting its a bad thing to loose to him. And the fight was close at that. Get a life
     
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