Neither Wardley or Parker deserve Usyk

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by miniq, Oct 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM.


  1. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Lol

    Where is Agit when you need him.
     
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  2. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I dont even think Wardley would beat Wilder
     
  3. Rick’s Piano

    Rick’s Piano Member Full Member

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    the fact that Usyk is likely going to fight fabio wardley is actually hillarous.
     
  4. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Usyk blew this. He had a chance to fight a former titlist and the guy on the second best roll in the heavyweight division behind Usyk himself. Now he is locked into fighting a guy who got it on a British stoppage.

    Well, congrats Fabio, who impressed a lot of people and is blameless.

    As for Parker, he's got time for one more rebuild.

    And we all know this was planned. Frank Warren has his British fighter for a Wembley fight, now.
     
  5. James Hudson

    James Hudson Active Member Full Member

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  6. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wardley is extremely powerful but he should fight Itauma or Dubois, Kabayel against Usyk and Parker against Hrgovic...
     
  7. TNSNO1878

    TNSNO1878 Active Member Full Member

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    The HW division is completely devoid of elite talent except Usyk, of course. Wardley absolutely doesn't deserve a shot at Usyk. Huni completely exposed him, then a Howard Foster stoppage against Parker, all because Bricktop knew he was too far behind on the cards.

    Parker's fault for taking this fight really, he'd already done enough to earn the shot by beating Zhang, Bakole, and Wilder. He should've known something shady like this would be pulled, but he's too much of a warrior for his own good, and it's come back to bite him badly.
     
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  8. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Usyk should just retire. There are no worthy challengers. Just lose lose high stakes matchups for an aging Usyk.
     
  9. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    I take the Parker loss on this chin

    And own it.

    But it is possible the "cautious" back-foot Parker may do better

    Either way, is retirement on the cards?
     
  10. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Active Member Full Member

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    Miniq , you still sure you would outbox wardley ?
     
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  11. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    I think Wardley would have been too dangerous if he pushed Parker back onto the ropes.

    Retirement? I think Parker has another decent run left in him at least.
     
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  12. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Active Member Full Member

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    Usyk will never fight kabayel
     
  13. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Retirement has to be an option for Parker now

    He turns 34 in a few months. He has health and money.

    Big climb back - and for what?
     
  14. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Wardley, Parker, Fury. The list goes on
     
  15. James Hudson

    James Hudson Active Member Full Member

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    Imagine allowing someone like Wardley to batter you against the ropes for almost a minute without throwing back?? Parker allowed the referee to have an excuse to step in. As premature as it was, Parker was offering nothing. His chunky new look was yet another failure. Guy doesnt belong at the top table....but then again who does other than Uysk just now. For Wardley I hope he gets the shot at Uysk and makes enough money to retire a wealthy man