Not sure when Joesph Parker turned into a Deontay Wilder like head hunter but what was that in the early rounds of this fight vs Fabio Wardley. Completely punched himself out and gassed in the end of the fight. Credit to Wardley for staying in the fight and showing his heart, chin, stamina and determination but Parker could have won this fight easily had he just boxed smartly
After Parker won round 9, he should have just boxed off the back foot. Wait for Wardley to come to you, frustrate him, land 2-3 punch combos and walk away. I am also questioning why Andy Lee allowed this to go ahead. Why not fight Richard Torrez Jr. or Kevin Larena in prep for Usyk? He needed a southpaw to prep for Usyk. Even if Parker would have beaten Wardley, it would not have prepared him for Usyk at all. And he would have taken so much unnecessary damage even in victory.
I agree I agree , had he boxed at a distance he could have won. I wonder if Parker actually thought he's a big puncher after getting rid of Bakole in 2?
Exactly the same as he could've against Joyce. It's plain dumb trying to fight in a way that doesn't suit your strengths at all - and it's not the first time he's done it. Very poor show.
Totally agree. Massive credit to Wardley. But if Parker had boxed to his strengths I think he would have won. I wonder if he had fallen in love with his power? Or was high on his own hype
