Parker, Retire please.

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  1. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    You are a good man but you are no longer elite level after this awful beating. Retire before you become a steppingstone for future prospects.
     
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  2. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    He didnt do too bad. Maybe if he dedicated himself to get into better shape hed rejuvenate his career.
     
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  3. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    It was fine, man. It was a great win by Joyce, but Parker had outlanded him up until the KO. If you're relatively light fisted like Parker, what can you do? An iron chineed engine is your worst matchup.
     
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  4. Snails

    Snails Active Member Full Member

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    Not a fan of boxers retiring too early if they still have more to give. Parker is a good test for any of the upcoming prospects.
     
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  5. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    He can be a gatekeeper to guys like Jalolov and Anderson.
     
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  6. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    He still has some fights left in him but forget him ever becoming champ again.
     
  7. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    He needs to go away for a while and retool. Joyce won't be getting any younger in meantime.
     
  8. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    Parker can still compete I just dont think he should. He made a fair bit of cash, go enjoy your health and family while you can. It a brutal sport. Go run a boxing gym in New Zealand and stay close to the sport that way.

    He got beat up badly against Joyce, never had Joyce in any kind of trouble. He was just surviving. We’d never seen him hit the canvas like that before.

    He went down against Whyte but got up quickly again, and a flash knockdown against Chisora.

    But his eyes rolled over when Joyce slept him. He was done.
     
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  9. Gazanta87

    Gazanta87 Member Full Member

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    He still got rematches against Whyte or even AJ too make a few quid and I wouldn't rule him out against either of them.
     
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  10. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He should definitely retire while he still has his health. He didn’t fight like a man, who was trying to achieve anything today and he’s already made a ton of money.

    His lack of hunger for the sport has been his biggest problem for years. That lack of hunger combined with his unwillingness to stay in proper shape caught up with him.
     
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  11. Kratos

    Kratos Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think this fight was a career ender, he took way too much punishment.
     
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  12. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Thats what I don't really want to see, being a stepping stone. He has no real shot at any of the top fighters now. That was a lot of wear and tear on him today.
     
  13. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    he got what he trained for.
     
  14. Lesion of Doom

    Lesion of Doom Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I thought he fought well but agree he needs to give it some thought. His best money fights are now what ... rematch vs Whyte? Or he could get fed to Jalolov, which I'd rather not see.
     
  15. SmackDaBum

    SmackDaBum TKO7 banned Full Member

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    I would like to see him against Hrgovic then he can retire.