Face off AJ/Parker

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  1. likeafire

    likeafire Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I have a masters degree in psychology so let me tell you bout the face off.

    AJ towerin over Parker, AJ looked confident, Parker looked nervous and weak. AJ didn't flinch nor blink, Parker blinked and you could see his jaw muscles moving. Now, his jaw muscles moving indicates to me that he was grinding his teeth and that my friends is a major telling sign of nervousness, he wanted the face off to end.

    After the face off AJ starts shadow boxing, I noticed Parker laughing, and that is what we call in the psychology world nervous laughter.

    So there you have it.
     
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  2. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Tyson never looked anyone in the eye during his face off, but he would smash them to bits in the ring, pre fight nerves are nothing new.
     
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  3. f1ght3rz

    f1ght3rz Ronaldoooo is crying in his caaaaaar Full Member

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    I doubt Parker laughing was due to nervousness. I think he was thinking "WTF is AJ doing there, shadow boxing at the face off at weigh in for the cameras and fans....there was a media workout yesterday..."

    Another sign that Parker wasn't nervous at all, for me most important fact, is that Parker was proactive afterwards, he was speaking to AJ, don't know what exactly he asked or tell him but still i think if he was nervous as **** he would not speak to AJ because the possibility would be high that AJ noticed that.

    I think Parker is a bit annoyed by the hype about AJ.
     
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  4. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I don't have a Master's Degree in Psychology. But let me offer a different interpretation regardless.

    AJ did his absolute best to have a blank slate, he tried to erase all emotions from his face, almost as if he was trying to think about anything but Parker, he didn't want to give away anything, which usually means he's feeling unsure or insecure, but his big tell was... he blinked first by turning away, then the grin he gave Parker was actually sheepish being concealed by forced cockiness.
     
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  5. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I have a degree in Psychology with Criminology.

    I can't even predict my wife's mood and we have been together 10 years so what is a 30 second clip on Youtube of two boxers going to tell me?
     
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  6. boranbkk

    boranbkk "ไม่ได้โม้นะ" Full Member

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    The greatest warrior in history whoever he was felt "unsure" and "nervous" before any kind of serious challenge in combat. Anyone who tells you differently has never fought. It's natural, fear of the unknown, fear of failure it gives you the edge you need to stay sharp and focused enough to deal with whatever is coming. Everyone handles it differently.

    I forget which boxing trainer said it but it's very true, "Fear is your friend."
     
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  7. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    I have a Ph.D. in social science, so let me tell you a little bit about people who need to promote themselves on social media sites by announcing they have advanced degrees. Generally, it indicates one of two things. Either they are underconfident about their abilities and have low self-esteem, hence the self-promotion; or they are overconfident about the knowledge and authority their degrees confer upon them, and hence are prone to making assertions that are of dubious empirical validity.

    Could be one or the other here - I tend toward the latter, but would need more evidence to develop a more firm conclusion.
     
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  8. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    Lol... did you buy that masters off the internet?
     
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  9. Potwash

    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Lol killing it!
     
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  10. alpo1

    alpo1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My wife's doing a BTEC in Hair & Beauty

    She said AJ looked like he got a trim a few hours before the weigh in whereas parker's looked a few days old. So there's probably some nervousness on AJ's part, trying too hard look his best for the camera.
     
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  11. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    Face off only benefited the likes of Liston adding more fear into an opponent.

    It is those lumps of meat at the end of the boxers arms that do the damage, not long lingering staring contests.
     
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  12. edabomb

    edabomb Active Member Full Member

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    I have a Freedom Medal of Valor and I'm expecting each fighter to tag in their promoter in Round 3 for the real WAR.
     
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  13. Lazar

    Lazar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That’s a garbage breakdown for the years of schooling.

    Go get your money back.
     
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  14. Lith

    Lith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cool story, bro.
     
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  15. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    I have a degree in turtle training (turtle whisperer) I still can't figure out where Rigondeaux is mentally. I'd like to start rehabilitation immediately inbox me

    Thank you.
     
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