Joshua Buatsi vs. Zachary Parker

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Oct 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM.


"Just Business" or "The Ram"?

Poll closed Saturday at 1:43 PM.

  1. Buatsi on points

    5 vote(s)
    33.3%

  2. Buatsi by stoppage

    9 vote(s)
    60.0%

  3. Draw

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%

  4. Parker on points

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Parker by stoppage

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Surprised there was never a thread made for this one. November first (tomorrow) at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, headlining on DAZN. Ten rounds scheduled at 175lbs. Another light heavyweight bout, Rea vs. Arthur in chief support in Rea's first defense of his EBU title.

    Each man has one defeat. Both have KO rates in the high sixties. Buatsi has a two inch height and ½″ reach advantage.

    They have two common opponents:
    • Bartłomiej Jan Grafka - lost to Parker via TKO5 in 2017, and to Parker via PTS6 in 2018

    • Baptiste Castegnaro - lost to Parker via TKO8 in 2017, and to Buatsi via TKO5 a few months later.
     
    IntentionalButt, Oct 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
    IntentionalButt, Oct 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Moneylines:

    Buatsi -600
    Parker +500
    Draw +2000
     
    IntentionalButt, Oct 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
    IntentionalButt, Oct 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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  3. Locked-Crazy41

    Locked-Crazy41 New Member banned Full Member

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    Buatsi wins easy in a boring fight.
     
    Locked-Crazy41, Oct 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
    Locked-Crazy41, Oct 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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  4. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Zach Parker looks like he wants to quit every time he fights.
     
    Ice8Cold, Oct 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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  5. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    Going to the movies....pass on this one.
     
    FrankinDallas, Oct 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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  6. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    It's a battle between the lackluster choke artists, fortunately for Buatsi, Parker chokes quicker than he does, especially when he's in with someone he thinks can hurt him.
     
    CST80, Oct 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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  7. granth

    granth Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think that's a bit harsh on Buatsi, he shipped a lot of punishment against Smith and kept trying. If you're referring to the fact that he dodged a fight with Bivol, I'd put that down to being badly advised.
     
    granth, Nov 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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  8. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Buatsi all the way.

    Parker could be the worst boxer ever. Loves hugging.
     
    OldSchoolBoxing, Nov 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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  9. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Unappealing match up

    Buatsi obvs superior fighter
     
    thehook13, Nov 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
    thehook13, Nov 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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  10. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    There's different ways of choking, Parker pusses out and mentally falls apart, while Buatsi tries but drops the ball every time he steps up.
     
    CST80, Nov 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
    CST80, Nov 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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