Joshua-Parker weigh-in. A question for the body language analysts

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  1. MrSpeaker89

    MrSpeaker89 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Have a look at around 2:25 in the video when Joshua starts throwing punches. A lot of people are claiming "oh that was a nervous laugh from Parker, he knows he's getting smashed" etc.

    But to me, it wasn't this at all. It was more a laugh of defiance - as if to say 'you can try whatever you want mate...' or maybe he just thought it was a cringe moment from Joshua. Thoughts?

    PS - i bet he was probably laughing at something else entirely lol
     
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  2. NakiFan

    NakiFan Proud Kiwi Guy Full Member

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    Joe is a very calm bloke, he isn't fazed one bit about whats ahead of him. You have to remember, like AJ, he has been followed heavily by the media since turning pro. This sort of stuff is just business for him.
     
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  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    It reminded me of when Floyd threw shadow punches at a presser in front of McGregor it made him feel calmer, this is a big event AJ is handling it well so is Parker Bruno would have bottled it like he did v Tyson, Parker is not intimidating like Tyson, these two look calm and pro.
     
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  4. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Joshua is clearly more nervous, pressure all on him. Nervous energy is draining and tenses you up.
     
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  5. slender4

    slender4 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    He's going into the biggest fight of his life against a very large, undefeated man who is going to try to seriously injure him. He is supposed to be nervous.
     
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  6. Suspect.chin

    Suspect.chin Active Member Full Member

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    they both looked pretty relaxed to me.
     
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  7. fitzroy boy_iron mike

    fitzroy boy_iron mike Active Member Full Member

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    He was probably laughing at Kevin Barry mugging off Mr Watford
     
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  8. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He seems pretty relaxed to me

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  9. guncho

    guncho next champion! Full Member

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    i think people just tend to read too much in these things

    Just look at this

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  10. guncho

    guncho next champion! Full Member

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    also this

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  11. Sephiroth Rising 7

    Sephiroth Rising 7 'No tears please!' banned Full Member

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    :lol:

    When playing tough goes wrong!
     
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  12. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Both look pretty relaxed to me. Neither seemed overly awed by the event. Both have been champions for a while now and know what it's like the have a nations hopes upon their broad shoulders. I doubt either will crumble under the pressure or will allow nerves to effect their performance.
     
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