Who do you rank higher currently - Parker or Kabayel?

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Who do you rank higher right now? (recent form)

  1. Joseph Parker

    43 vote(s)
    59.7%
  2. Agit Kabayel

    29 vote(s)
    40.3%
  1. PrimoGT

    PrimoGT Member Full Member

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    It's maybe worth remembering that Zhang's best career wins were KOs against Joyce, who was rated so highly in some part because he'd just knocked out Parker. Which is credible for Parker in some ways, but also puts into context.

    I tend to see Parker and Kabayel about equal right now but I have always been a fan of Parker.
     
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  2. Finkel

    Finkel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have to admit I was one of those people who thought Chisora looked "off" in the Kabayel fight. But at the end of the day, only Fury has had such an easy night against Chisora as Kabayel did. Chisora wasn't in that fight at all, with Kabayel laughing at him in the final round when Chisora wanted a brawl being way behind on the cards.

    Personally, I will vote Kabayel to get his numbers up. But I think they are both worthy contenders. And the WBO is next up...

    Having said that, I don't rate Parker's win over Bakole win at all. But at the same time that situation was not Parker's fault. Given that though, if we are looking at recent form, (ignoring the loss to Joyce) it is still about how does beating Wilder and Zhang compare?

    Kabayel is still undefeated, and he beat:
    1. the WBC#3, Makmudov - Undefeated and many were picking Mahk to win. And sure, Mahk has lost a few since, but it is fair to say in boxing sometimes when an undefeated KO puncher takes the first loss, it breaks the mystique and more soon follow (just look at Wilder).
    2. the WBC#2, Sanchez - Undefeated and Ring rated. Again many were picking Sanchez.
    3. WBC Interim title fight, Zhang - Zhang was Ring rated and coming off a decent win and had only taken razor thin losses on the cards. Kabayel surprised many by standing right in front of him and going after him even after getting dropped.

    Kabayel stopped all three cleanly and emphatically (there were no arguments to be had over who won those fights). I honestly think that run is second only to Usyk.
     
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  3. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Splitting hairs tbh both Parker and Kabayel have good wins and are both the two fighters deservedly waiting on the Usyk fight (Parker WBO Kabayel WBC) Where the two fighters differ is in there styles and I do believe Kabayel is the harder fight for Usyk .
     
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  4. Bubba

    Bubba What, me worry? Full Member

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    They should fight.
    And winner gets Usyk
     
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  5. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sanchez beat ajagba who drew with Bakole

    Makhmudov is a crude power puncher just like Wilder

    Kabayel stopped Zhang and didn't need 2 tries to beat Chisora

    Kabayel is better
     
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  6. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In what world is Mahkmudov even remotely comparable to Wilder?
     
  7. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    With your logic my local binman would be better because nobody knows **** about him lol
     
  8. LoniBana

    LoniBana Member Full Member

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    Lol. What world do you live in and how do I get there?
     
  9. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Why is Tyson Fury afraid to fight AJ for a final big payday?
     
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  10. Grande Johnson

    Grande Johnson Hung Full Member

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    I rank Parker higher, but I think Kabayel is the harder fight.
     
  11. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    I would love to see Kabayel get a shot at The Lineal Belt! I would be glued to my screen.
     
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  12. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I rate Parker higher based on his record but am right on the fence as far as who would win if they fought tomorrow.
     
  13. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Parker has the better resume by a country mile.
     
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  14. sauhund II

    sauhund II Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joey 12 Paint dry Parker is about as dull as it gets, borderline feather fisted with a low out put amd no drawing power.

    Parker never ever stopped a quality opponent, full stop.
     
  15. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Parker, but I think a Parker vs Kabayel for number 1 contender to Usyk would be a great fight
     
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