HOW does PARKER LOOK NOW??

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  1. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

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    Parker should have let his hands go same with Whyte.
     
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  2. edabomb

    edabomb Active Member Full Member

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    Nothing changes with how Parker is viewed.

    Ruiz Jr won on the back of an accurate inside and counter game, he was landing cleanly. When Parker fought Joshua he came in clumsily with push punches and punches ricocheting off shoulders and arms. So even though the referee broke up those exchanges very prematurely they never looked very threatening.
     
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  3. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    OK - but Parker beat Ruiz.
     
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  4. Blue Bomber

    Blue Bomber Gold Member banned Full Member

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    all Parker has is a chin
     
  5. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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  6. Sammy123

    Sammy123 Money Maker Staff Member

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    Parker won't beat Ruiz now. He barely did the first time around, probably deserved a draw or loss in that one.
     
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  7. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Always considered Parker a top fighter.

    I had Parker only winning i think 3 or 4 rounds against AJ. I had Parker winning by 7- 5 against Ruiz and 8-4 vs Takam. I had Parker beating Hughie in what was the worst HW title fight ever. I had Whyte just edging it by a couple of points even with ignoring the first KD that shouldn't of stood, although I would back Parker in a rematch.
     
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  8. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Parker is a quality fighter. Deserved a draw with Ruiz. Always thought Parker was better than Wilder.
     
  9. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Parker beats Wilder - yes
     
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  10. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    It's obviously a much better win in hindsight than many thought at the time, though there are strong arguments for having Ruiz as the rightful winner (and vice versa). Trouble is I think Parker has hit his ceiling and is regressing now. He doesn't look as fast or sharp as he did a few years back, and seems a bit mentally beaten down since losing his title. Against a fighter like Ruiz, who pushed him to the brink last time, that could spell disaster in a rematch. I'd have Ruiz beating him right now.
     
  11. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    Possibly. It's a good fight either way.
     
  12. kirk

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    Most people I see talk about it had Ruiz winning.
     
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  13. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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  14. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Ruiz did too little to take it
     
  15. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. He has a ton of potential, but is a complete waste with Barry as his trainer.