Parker weighing in at 267 lbs

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  1. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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  3. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    I agree. I like Parker. And he will probably win.

    But 267 lbs? Try that vs Usyk and he will box your head off.
     
  4. Dubblechin

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  5. Dynamicpuncher

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    That's way too heavy that's like 20 pounds heavier than he was vs Zhang, Wilder. And even 10 pounds heavier than he was vs Joyce in which people complained he was too heavy.

    Maybe he thinks he needs the extra weight for durability and power I'm not sure I agree with it though.
     
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  6. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree that weight is a bit strange that's an extreme weight difference if you're judging his weight based on his whole career.
     
  7. TheWizard

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    Bad idea against heavier opponents as well. Parker needs speed and movement.

    If he tries to trade with Bakole, it won't go well.
     
  8. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    The extra weight will just slow him down, he'll need quick footwork and other movement to defeat Bakole.
     
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  9. Dubblechin

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    Yeah, I figured he'd move a bit ... even when facing Dubois. Is he coming in looking to go toe-to-toe?
     
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    venbox Active Member Full Member

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    267 is a career-high for Parker after weighing in at 255 for Joyce (and the extra weight didn't help him at all them). And it's also 20+ lbs heavier than his previous two fights.
     
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  11. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    He doesn't appear to have love handles or a massive belly but he still looks a little soft around the belly area.
     
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  12. Rick’s Piano

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    know he said in interviews he was putting weight on for the past year in preparation for the zhang rematch that never happened. assumed he would have gone back down since then, maybe he struggled to get the weight back down? idk.
     
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  13. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    He's on them good roids now

    Parker Bakole is going to be about Stamina now. Both will tire down the stretch.

    Bakole doesn't look in great nick. Man is on a flight as we speak. LOL.
     
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  15. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter Full Member

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    Yeah I’m definitely picking Bakole here. Without his mobility Parker will get tee’d off on
     
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