JOSHUA vs PARKER - Edging Closer

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  1. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah that will be interesting to see what he chooses it might have an impact in regards to what happens regarding Joshua/Parker.

    If Povetkin goes the WBO route it gives Parker another opponent he can make a good payday against, though Povetkin already declined paying Parker $4 mill for a fight between them so it won't be a good as Parker would like but still better than he would get against anyone else but Joshua.

    If Povetkin goes the WBA route it would be a bold move to try and force a Joshua fight. It might give Joshua more leverage as it limits Parker's options for a good pay day and this might see Parker and Higgin reduce their demands.
     
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    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    His promoter thinks he isn't ready for Joshua yet, he has said that Povetkin will be ready in 1 or 2 fights, so I think they will choose the WBO route.
     
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We are just speculating, and in matters such as this often both parties aren't telling the truth.
     
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Joshua-Parker isn't made Parker will likely fight Lucas Browne. Followed by a mandatory with Povetkin that he will likely travel for but be well rewarded.
     
  5. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah Parker has options as it seems Povetkin doesn't want Joshua right now. He's going to make some good money in these 2 fights, probably way more than Wilder will in his next 2 fights, but Wilder is apparently worth 50% lmao.
     
  6. Lith

    Lith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I am really warming to Parker vs Browne. Could be fun.
     
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Likewise, and if Joshua-Parker isn't made, Parker-Browne is almost assured.

    Duco have already issued Browne with a contract and he is happy with the terms.
     
  8. Sandman_

    Sandman_ Undisputed Full Member

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    The fight will get made with Parker getting a third of the pie.

    Doubt very much it will fall through from here.

    Both camps have a history of delivering on fights within their control.
     
  9. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Parker is not afraid of Joshua, unlike Wilder who will only fights winos from the alley!