Current Joseph Parker vs prime anthony joshua

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MarkusFlorez99, Mar 12, 2025.


Who wins ?

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  1. Parker

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  2. aj

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  2. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Still raging that we didnt see Bowe V Lewis Full Member

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    Think the AJ that beat Klitschko has enough for any version of Parker.

    We've already seen a good glimpse of this fight.
     
  3. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You think joshua 15 fights in was prime ?
     
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  4. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Oh 1000% parker
     
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  5. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Still raging that we didnt see Bowe V Lewis Full Member

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    It was probably his best win - I think AJ's prime was from 2017/2018 before he lost to Ruiz.
     
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  6. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well they can just make the fight right now. And then if Parker beats Joshua we can speculate about prime Joshua. Sometimes it’s fun to clown Joshua but ever since he put Ngannou on an oxygen mask I picture every potential Joshua opponent like that.
     
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  7. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If Parker is careful of AJs uppercut I'd expect Parker to win UD, maybe even a late stoppage.
     
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  8. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    With better ref and a little more aggression/belief from parker first time out? We may have a different fight

    I do think parker can beat Aj and probably a late stoppage
     
  9. coreyblimey

    coreyblimey You can have Results or Excuses. Not Both banned Full Member

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    The timing is right for a Parker win. Parker has had a fantastic long career.Consistent, Improved and long lasting. If he picks up a world title again, it's some story and he'd get in the hall of fame.
     
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  10. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Parker could probably always potentially beat AJ if he pressured him enough and didn't get bombed out. Ruiz fight showed us that. Problem is he fought so safe that he didn't give himself a chance, and that was because he was worried about getting KO'd.
     
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  11. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Parker takes it. He seems much better than when they fought 8 years ago, and we have to remember that Parker is only 33.

    If you're trying to determine Joshua's "prime" you have to be very careful. Was it while he was still honing his craft, before getting splattered by Ruiz in 2019? If so, then he's more aggressive but less skilled/fit.

    It's a bit dishonest to say a fighters prime ended just before a string of losses. Joshua was prime when he fought Ruiz, Usyk, and Dubois. He just isn't that good.
     
  12. Philosopher

    Philosopher Active Member Full Member

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    The best version of AJ beats any version of Joe i think, and I like Joe.
     
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  13. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's hard to say, Prime Joshua lost to Ruiz, I think the best version of Parker would be able to beat the best version of Joshua...
     
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  14. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    AJ easier than most think.
     
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  15. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This account is a bot that Eddie and Joshua bought to defend him on the internet. I'm sure of it. 2024 account creation date. No logical, well thought out posts. JoshuaGPT we'll call him.
     
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