Joseph Parker v Frank Bruno

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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Thoughts?

    I've seen Bruno and Joshua compared in some quarters; I think Joshua is already far and away the better fighter tbh, but how do you think he would have got on with Parker your own self?
     
  2. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I feel why Parker lost yesterday was reach and the fact that the ref wouldn`t allow them to fight inside, Bruno`s whole style was based around constantly keeping you outside with a pawing, constant jab like what AJ did yesterday but Frank would not have the reach to keep Parker off and Joe could take Bruno`s punch he was a lot faster and would have exposed Bruno`s chin with his counters, do you agree?
     
  3. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    I actually think Bruno with all his shortcomings would have done more than Femi last night, altho that would not be too hard.
     
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  4. Birmingham

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    Parkers movement would throw stiff Frank off. The angles would do it, combined with speed and Parkers just as big with a solid chin. Parkers quite a versatile big man. I think he stops Bruno
     
  5. Birmingham

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    Yes I agree. Parkers better than I thought. Knew how to survive and still look competitive with Joshua
     
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  6. McGrain

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    I'd pick Parker.
     
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  7. NoNeck

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    Bruno was kind of hard to decision and I don't think Parker would take him out. Parker's level is a little above guys like Takam, Andy Ruiz, and Hughie. I think Bruno would edge it.
     
  8. mark ant

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    That would leave him open to fast counters also Joseph would work the body well like he did at times last night, Bruno would gas again.
     
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  9. Birmingham

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    Parker picks spots to savage Frank until hes done
     
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  10. JohnThomas1

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    I'd lean toward Parker.
     
  11. Doppleganger

    Doppleganger Southside Slugger Full Member

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    I'd heavily favour Parker. His chin would absord Bruno's best punches and his speed and own power would suggest to me a mid round TKO for Parker.
     
  12. Mendoza

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    Odd, Parker who didn't do what he needed to stock went up based on a losing effort where he maybe won 3 rounds?
     
  13. janitor

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    Parker would come from behind to win!
     
  14. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    **** this. Parker wouldn't do enough and once he tastes Frank's power he'd ride that bike around the ring.
     
  15. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Frank would not Mayweather himself out of range against Parkers oncoming attacks like Joshua did.

    Not even Hughie Fury was fast enough to evade Parkers shots and Parker has good speed. The way AJ moved out of range so quick was very impressive. Frank isn't elusive like that so i think Parker can pot shot him to a decision victory.