Zhang calls out Parker for a rematch

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by TheWizard, Jul 26, 2024.


Who would you pick in the rematch?

Poll closed Jul 26, 2025.
  1. Zhang

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  2. Parker

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  1. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    Zhang said in an interview last week that his next fight would either be Parker or Kabayel.

    The first fight wasn't great but I wouldn't mind seeing it again to see if either of them can make improvements. I thought Zhang came in way too heavy in the first one.
     
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  2. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Parker was never in danger with Wilder but with Zhang he had multiple close calls. Dangerous rematch for Parker.
     
  3. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Oh please let this happen. Big Bang Zhang will end the hype train on this guy and absolutely obliterate his Chin. Please let this be so.
     
  4. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    Let's see it!
     
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  5. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    Yep.

    Parker took some big shots - can he stay standing if/when that happens again?

    Let's be realistic, the biggest thing that's changed is this time people won't be underestimating Parker as much.

    In real terms, Zhang has a few rounds to get the job done - then he gasses and hemorrhages rounds to a points loss.

    Parker has a very good chance - but Zhang is most definitely capable of winning by early KO.
     
  6. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Parker by KO this time!!
     
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  7. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Zhang needs to make up his mind on who he wants to fight. He has a rematch clause so he only needs to activate it and the fight is made. The last fight was 4 months ago and Parker is basically side lined until Zhang decides if he wants the rematch of not. I assume he's delaying things to get into better shape.

    If it does happen, I see Parker winning again. He had Parker down twice last time and couldn't finish him. Parker showed he could recover and Zhang showed he couldn't apply enough pressure in the short window Parker was hurt t capitalise on his success.
     
  8. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    That had a lot to do with Zhang's weight imo. He had no business coming in at a career heaviest against a fast guy with decent movement and elusiveness like Parker. Against a static fighter like Joyce it didn't matter cause of the style matchup, but you can't be coming in that heavy in every fight. Even by Zhang's standards, his volume and stamina were terrible against Parker.

    On that note, what's this trend of all these heavyweights gaining a lot of weight? Guys like Zhang, Joyce and Bakole just keep coming in at 280+ all of a sudden.
     
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  9. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pointless rematch for Parker.
     
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  10. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I ****ing hate "wrong guy won" rematches.
     
  11. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee Loyal Member

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    Heard Zhang call out Jake Paul..

    make it happen.
     
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  12. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm tired of rematches let's get Zhang and Parker fighting someone else and for world titles aswell so the division can progress instead of stalling all the time.

    Parker should get the winner of Usyk/Fury 2.

    Zhang should get the winner of Joshua/Dubois.
     
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  13. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    And you think Kabayel is the “hype train” in that matchup?

    Thanks for the laughs man.
     
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  14. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This.
     
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  15. Hazaroth

    Hazaroth New Member banned Full Member

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    Zhang was like 300lbs in the first fight and almost had Parker knocked out around the 4th round. If he comes in lighter he’ll have more gas in the tank, can’t see him losing the rematch.
     
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