If Wardley beats Parker fairly should he get the title shot against Usyk over Kabayel?

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If Wardley beats Parker fairly should he get the title shot against Usyk over Kabayel?

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  1. Yes - Wardley

  2. No - Kabayel

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  1. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    An interesting debate...
     
    Ice8Cold, Oct 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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  2. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Active Member Full Member

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    And theoretic , because usyk will run from kabayel even when the hell freezes .
     
    mrbigshot, Oct 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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  3. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    I'm backing Parker to beat Wardley, but it is very possible that Wardley could KO Parker. And the thought of Usyk V Wardley just sounds so silly to be true.
     
    Ice8Cold, Oct 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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  4. AlwaysFirst

    AlwaysFirst Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Since it seems like Kabayel have zero backing to get a title shot, him is the most unlikely to get it.

    Not saying Kabayel is not deserving of a shot at the title, it just seems like nobody is pushing (promoters/managers) for him to get it.
     
    AlwaysFirst, Oct 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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  5. AlwaysFirst

    AlwaysFirst Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don’t think Usyk is running from him, it’s just no interest in him fighting Kabayel.
     
    AlwaysFirst, Oct 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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  6. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wardley, as he would be WBA & WBO interim title holder.
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Oct 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think the winner should fight Kabayel and that winner truly deserves a shot at Usyk no questions asked.
     
    Pepsi Dioxide, Oct 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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  8. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    As if he got anything to run from, lol.
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Oct 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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  9. Ike

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    No, he shouldn't get the world title shot instead of Kabayel. The German fighter has long since established his status as Usyk's top contender (along with Parker). But unfortunately money outweighs fairness, and if Turki Alalshikh wants Wardley vs Usyk we'll have the fight. But first Wardley will have to beat Parker.....
     
    Ike, Oct 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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  10. BubblesUK

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    And understandably so...

    There's a clamour for it, but there always is whenever someone gets popular and hyped - but that always fades... And when it fades, the objective facts are what gets judged - which, right now, would suggest Kabayel is decent but doesn't bring much legacy value (as it stands) and isn't necessarily the most trustworthy when it comes to assuming he'll go on to do it later
     
    BubblesUK, Oct 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    "Long since" - as in, in his last 3 fights after a run of bumfighting?

    Kabayel looks decent but let's not pretend he has a deep resume - he really doesn't.
     
    BubblesUK, Oct 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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  12. Perkin Warbeck

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    British opponents bring more $$$ for the fight.

    And Wardley would become the WBO mandatory.
     
    Perkin Warbeck, Oct 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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  13. MarkusFlorez99

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    No, Parker and Wardley will have a rematch. Usyk should target a Fury trilogy and avoid Kabayel
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Oct 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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  14. mrbigshot

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    Thats a logic of "he is not dead , he just does not live anymore"

    When you do not run away and want to fight , how are you not interested in a top3 guy and a fight the world wants to see ?
     
    mrbigshot, Oct 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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  15. KO KIDD

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    If he scores a one shot KO like he did vs Huni then I would say yes
     
    KO KIDD, Oct 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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