Usyk landed more punches on nine rounds of twelve rounds, with one bering even. Usyk wobbled Chisora in the seventh, and was never hurt himself. Scores were so close because of corruption.
Parker's prime was in his early to mid twenties. He's past prime now, and doesn't have the experience to bank on as his speed diminishes. Usyk's in his prime now and will continue to be world class for years.
No, it's not remotely likely he beats Usyk. This is as close to foregone conclusion as is possible at this level in the HW division. Even if he beats Chisora it won't tell us much unless he looks spectacular and blows Chisora away in a couple of rounds. If he labours to another close and disputable decision then we all know the way this goes down.
He's looked lacklustre for years now. If Lee was going to make a difference we'd have seen something different in his last fight. Instead Parker looked exactly the same as he always did, boring plodding, aimless jabs, quick predictable flurries. Don't hold your breath for any 'massive improvement'.
Everytime Parker tried getting punches inside the pocket, ref jumps in and breaks instantly. I'm not going to time stamp it for you. You either see it or you don't.
No. parkers career in a nutshell: If he faster than the other guy he would slow it down. If he was stronger he’d let the other guy muscle him around. If he was the harder puncher he’d find a way to not throw. If he was the superior boxer he’d make it a hug fest. So no, he would not have an advantage.
Not really, but I at least expect to see something different. Parker looked identical to his old self. That's the problem there.
