Joseph Parker: The Samoan Sledgehammer Of South Auckland-The Heavyweight Kaipato Kiwi

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Looks like Duco secured the fight in Auckland, NZ for May 21st. :happy

 

Good news
but there's so much boxing that weekend, my head might explode atsch :shock:

 

He's better than Joshua.

 

In what way?

Hand speed? Ok
Footwork? No
Boxing technique/ability? No
Power? No
Chin? Maybe
Experience? No

He's got potential but just the same as Joshua both will get better.

 

Didn't say he was skilled, I'm saying he's better than Parker.

Joshua ' s boxing career has been more successful, the way he has won fights is just better than what Parker has done, it just is. You can't judge a boxer on potential flaws when the evidence suggests otherwise. It's like saying Ali wasn't a great boxer because he didn't have real KO power. He seemed to do just fine, as might Joshua.

 

I'm just glad that the IBF is enforcing that the mandatory has to be fought within a limited timeframe....there will be no hiding once Parker devastates Takam.

 

This is a contradiction. All AJ has done that Parker hasn't is won by KO for all his fights. Parker hasn't lost a round... or a fight, how can you compare beyond that? Joshua has one scalp which makes his CV look better - prior to Dillian Whyte he was fighting at a similar or lower level to Parker.

 

I agree, both really haven't done much so far to make a clear distinction between the two, other than the fact Joshua probably hits harder and hitting harder doesn't automatically mean better and even then it's pretty clear Parker is faster than AJ.

In fact if they both win their next fights, I'd say Parker would be the more proven. Takam is a tougher opponent than Martin in my eyes.

 

Not getting the hype over Parker, don't think he goes far in the current HW climate.

 

So you are prepared to change your hyped forum name once he smashes Takam?

 

It's been a pleasure watching Parker form the amateurs through to his chance of getting a IBF title shot. The development in his game has been impressive and I'l sure he will put it all out there once he gets into the ring with Takam.

The physical development of the young man has been amazing also:

2012 Pro debut : http://static2.stuff.co.nz/1404481003/008/10233008.jpg

late 2015: http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/...enByNine.620x349.15yro3.png/1437617129466.jpg

 

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Those 5 left hooks :shock:

 

Agreed. Parker is more proven than Joshua because he's been hit.

 

Great !:good