Is this proof that Jai Opetaia is better than Joseph Parker

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  1. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If he gets hit as much as he has been at CW at HW, his lights are getting switched off. Does he have the skills to stay away from trouble at HW or the gas tank? I do not think he does. But he will move up to HW because the money is too good there to turn down.
     
  2. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Active Member Full Member

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    Tbf I don't think Opetaia gets hit much more than someone like Kabayel. He is just more likely to get hit when he is out of position and not braced because he moves a lot more.
     
  3. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Opateia is going to start trading with someone at HW and get chinned
     
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  4. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Briedis was 37 and 39 years old in those wins. Opetaia has shown some promise but currently hasn't begun to show he's on Parkers level
     
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  5. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That would be my opinion as well
     
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  6. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. banned Full Member

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    Yeah I agree, his resume is pretty thin bar the Briedis wins (good wins though). He really should have fought CBS, and Zurdo by now but I believe CBS and Zurdo are the ones ducking him if I'm correct.

    I have a feeling he'll beat Zurdo then just move up rather than fight for the WBC belt.
     
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  7. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Badou Jack won’t fight Opetaia in a million years.
     
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  8. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. banned Full Member

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    Yeah its pretty embarrassing for the division ATM.
     
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  9. ad4m88

    ad4m88 Active Member Full Member

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    i like Jai but hes probably in the worst division around and his fights since briedis have been wilder levels bad hopefully a fight with ramirez isnt far off and another challenger comes on the scene