Wilder vs Parker: who will you be rooting for?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Perkin Warbeck, Dec 20, 2023.


Who are you rooting for: Parker or Wilder?

Poll closed Dec 24, 2023.

  1. Rooting for Parker

    48 vote(s)
    46.2%

  2. Rooting for Wilder

    33 vote(s)
    31.7%

  3. Neither, I just want to see a good fight

    22 vote(s)
    21.2%

  4. Not interested in this one

    1 vote(s)
    1.0%
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  1. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    On December 23 in Saudi Arabia, Deontay Wilder will face Joseph Parker. Who do you hope wins?

    Although I find Deontay Wilder entertaining, I will be rooting for Joseph Parker to win on Saturday. He seems to be a good bloke and he's more dedicated to the sport than Wilder has been, and has fought more real contenders over the years.

    The current betting odds of 7 to 1 are ridiculously wide and in reality Parker has a decent 35-40% chance of winning, given Wilder's poorer boxing technique, plus his inactivity and age. That being said, Wilder has great one-punch power and it won't be easy for Parker to avoid his punch for the entire fight.

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  2. OwlGore

    OwlGore Tipping Point banned Full Member

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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but Parker has never said anything untoward to his opponents. For that reason, I hope Joseph pulls off the upset.
     
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  3. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Rooting for Parker. A real gentleman who never disses his opponents nor whines about losses.
     
    vast, Dec 20, 2023
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  4. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Of course, I too root for Parker

    I genuinely think he can pull it off
     
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  5. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Our pope is the Holy Spirit Full Member

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    I'll be rooting for Wilder. I'll be rooting for a gentleman's fight and judging over Wilder. Not to beat Wilder with elbows, heads, low blows, for the referee to count down 50 seconds while he's on the floor...
     
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  6. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Rotting for Parker, he is a likeable guy, and i think talent wise he is right at the top, but wrong stuff on the work.
     
    lordlosh, Dec 20, 2023
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  7. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    I like Parker but I'm rooting for Wilder because I want to see the AJ fight next. Wilder winning just brings more excitement to the division.
     
    TheWizard, Dec 20, 2023
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  8. Sauron

    Sauron Member Full Member

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    Wilder for me. Yes, he's heavily flawed, yes, he had the lamest excuses for a loss ever, but he's always fun to watch. I'm hoping we get him vs. AJ next.
     
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  9. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I've consistently been disappointed in Parker but I can't help but cheer for him.
     
    RJJFan, Dec 20, 2023
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  10. covetousjuice

    covetousjuice Putin did nothing wrong

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    Parker is too soft. I'm tired of it. Strikes me more as cowardly than of good character.

    For me, it's Wilder all the way. Courageous, strong, and dynamic. Heart of a lion. Exciting and inspiring.

    I expect Wilder to win, but I do hope it's not too one sided or I'll feel bad for Parker.
     
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  11. John Dupee

    John Dupee New Member banned Full Member

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    Wilder and not because he's American but because he's actually exciting. Parker is just so boring. It will be pretty cool to see him get flattened.
     
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  12. bartkiwi

    bartkiwi Member Full Member

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    Parker all day long
     
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  13. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    Flawed boxers being passed of as exciting
    It's like being surrounded by khan fans back in the day
    If you say so
    Wilder wont have no home advantages
    No long counts
    No judge on the payroll
    Hence he will fight a couple of times over there in saudi then call it a day
    The money with no belt is to tempting to hide in america
    Hes just started taking the risks with so little left
    It's quite funny
     
    ashishwarrior, Dec 20, 2023
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  14. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I like both guys and just wanna see a good fight. I maybe lean slightly towards Wilder as I want to see Joshua vs Wilder down the line.
     
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  15. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wilder
     
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