HOW Can PARKER BEAT AJ?

Let is to allow, in this case, you described it as 'letting' so its 'allowing' right. You said Joshua was letting Takam hit him and we know you mean the face or the body. The first time I watched the fight I did not remember at anytime Joshua allowing for his jaw to be hit willingly because thats really dumb boxing and its underneath Joshua for him to do so.

Ah so now its goading. So obviously slight change in your claim there from letting to goading and asking. In boxing we seen fighters goad/taunt as to look like they mean something we they actually mean the total opposite. For example, boxers might stick their jaw out and tap on it for you to come and hit it but they wont actually allow it. Leonard would wind up his right hand only to hit you with the left, theres so many examples. I did not see any goading from Joshua in this fight from the footage I looked through nor do I remember it the first time but if he did do it, it doesnt mean he would actually allow for him to be hit as I've explained.

You have been disproved of your claims. Unless you can prove it, which I asked you the first time and you said you have but where is the proof? Ive been fair and Im giving you the oppertunity to prove what you say.

 

The fact that Parker fans cling onto those wins tell me all i need to know.

Kali ****ing meehan? On this side of the year 2000?

Yeah parker banjod a shot old man who was never any good to begin with and Alexander Dimitrenko who no offence to him but he is rubbish.

Ive seen all of parkers fights, he looked impressive until he stepped up to top 10 level where he suddenly looked decidedly average.

Here's how parker can win:

Joshua puts in the worst performance in his life, weighs a career heaviest, doesnt train properly and parker lands a lucky punch.

 

To beat AJ you must:

a) Have the physical capabilities to match up to him - which parker appears to have.

b) Throw with bad intentions

You can't find AJ timidly or you will lose.

 

Did anyone else notice OpinionOfACasual replied on the wrong account Scyson?

Then proceeded to like his own comments?

 

Why is Parker losing at least 2-5 rounds of a fight to Takam, Cojanu, Fury and Ruiz?

Is he getting outboxed?
Is he getting fatigued?
Is he feeling their power and being cautious?

Why does Cojanu take more rounds off Parker on 12 days notice than Takam does against Joshua whilst having one week short of a full camp?

 

He didn't really KO Takam but otherwise yep.

 

Agree with that. Dillon whyte had the right idea go in their and take it to Joshua. Just hope parker goes in with the right game plan for it. Most gameplans against Joshua is stay off him...trying to wait for him to tyre. Trying to get that one big CounterPunch in. He won't tyre without taking punches. Or getting him into a fight. I m not sure counterpunching him is the way to go either. His arms are massive for a start covers most of that body/head and he's actually pretty well schooled at getting his arms back in a decent defensive position quickly enough after he throws. You need to have the longer reach etc to counter punch/box him effectively.

You need to close the gap...and try and push him back. His defensive reflexes are,nt that good. Parkers is probably worse tbf. He's decent at dealing with the first punch he falls asleep for the follow up tho. Joshua's a bit similar. Parker needs to vary his punch power a lot better than usual...he's fell into the trap of throwing every punch with the same power. He needs to close the gap then throw with bad in tensions. Pretty sure he's got an excellent sneaky right hand in close. Looking at it the sensible move is not to tackle Joshua head on but it actually is the sensible move. Joshua needs distance to get them punches he puts together off. He puts them together well. Even on the inside but its usually started from catching you on the outside first. Its just a matter of time before he gets you.
Parker needs to get in there and fight him...pushing the pace. Joshua,s feet are pretty fast for his size moving forward...but he's like a truck going backwards. He cant get out quick enough. Parker needs to get off first hes pretty good at it considering his reach. If he goes out and goes on the backfoot he,s no chance.

 

Pretty much agree. The only thing---and I think it's big---is what happens if Joshua lands a clean shot early ?Follows up a jab with that right hand or the nasty lefthook. lots of guys all of a sudden become like an 80% defense and 20 % offense guy in there. they acknowledge the punch, if you will. Just like you indicated, he's another opponent that cannot do that. He has to grit his teeth in there and not alter things 1 iota.stay in that pocket. And just how many guys do that?

I'd like Parker's chances much better if the fight was in his backyard. Having the cheering could elevate his game.

 

It is dangerous. I still think its the least dangerous position to be in against Joshua tho. He needs room to work. We,ve seen him fight on the inside well...but its usually from catching them on the outside first then stepping in. He's not trading he's basically teeing off on the inside.
Parkers pretty decent at getting off first. But like Joshua hes not great at trading either. They both go to sleep mentally. Parkers only real option with closing the gap is probably to fall in with having the shorter reach. Its the follow up from there that can give him a chance. Joshua's not quite klitchko at shutting them down in the inside. He does go to sleep. His mental reflexes arent that quick. Neithers is parkers tho tbf. Joshuas good at giving little away as he punches. With the height/length and being pretty well drilled.


You,ve got to get on the inside and fight him. Get off first It was the exact same thing opponents needed to do against klitchko. But klitchko mastered shutting them down on the inside. Became almost impossible for the smaller fighters. Joshua isn,t in the same league at it tho. Close the gap by getting off first. Pull him into a fight up close. Joshua's
a basic one two fighter for the most parts his timings not all that good. He,s just so big and his hands are very fast for his size he just sticks them out at you and soon something sticks. I can totally see parker with the right game plan causing Joshua all sorts of problems.

The problem is they back up not by Joshua's punching but because his sheer size. Plus he covers that whole body with them arms. Theirs not much to hit. The fear starts to kick in and it forces them on the back foot. I m not liking parkers mentality from the press conference. He' letting Joshua mind game him Klitschko's style. He's getting control already by being nice about it. Whyte showed no fear in the press conference. Chisora done the same against klitchko. It breaks the dominance they assume from the start. By the time Joshua turns up looking all muscled...kept them under control at the press conference. Covering his whole body with them arms. Straight away when the bell goes he assumes dominance. Wouldn't surprise me if parker takes the back foot and doesn't throw a single bomb all night the way its going. He needs to break that dominance in the press conference. And get going forward from the start of that fight. I genuinely think he can win it...but needs to get Joshua out of his comfort zone. Not sure parkers got the personality/character for it tho.

 

i like it when posters put there analysis of fights and fighters strengths and weakneses up for all to see.

so much of esb is tit for tat childish or jingoisitic / this is well reasoned analysis/ whether your a parker fan/joshua fan or just a fan of the fight game/ this was well worth reading.

 

Cheers buddy...appreciated.