PARKER to Return in JULY - but Who is Opponent??

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  1. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Parker has reportedly now flown out of NZ

    perhaps on his way to a training camp for a July scrap
     
  2. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Any potential opponent?, I have a feeling that they want to get Parker out of the way by giving him some kind of risky opponent against whom he will get nothing, he deserves a title fight...
     
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  3. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    should be dubois, usyk,hrgovich, or kayabel
     
  4. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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  5. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hrgovic is not low risk, if he shows up in shape he would have an excellent chance vs Parker (or anyone else, Usyk and Fury are old now).
     
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  6. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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  7. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think this match doesn't get set until Kabayels does.

    I don't expect the 2 interim belt holders to square off though, I expect them to get seperate opponents. One of whom is likely to be Hrgovic.
     
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  8. Gazhearsum

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    Hrgovic seems set to fight Sanchez in an IBF eliminator, no?
     
  9. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Was that a formal announcement or the IBF ordering a fight which may or may not happen?
     
  10. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Member Full Member

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    I saw the IBF has ordered Dubois vs Chisora, though they are likely to get an exemption letting the Usyk vs Dubois unification to go ahead. The IBF usually allows this but stipulates that the winner must face the mandatory next or get stripped, and they enforce it also.

    But if the WBO has also said that the winner needs to face Parker next who takes priority? The IBF is normally more strict, so could we see Chisora elevated to IBF champ if the winner decides to face Parker? Or would Parker have to wait longer for his shot while the IBF enforces their mandatory?
     
  11. Philosopher

    Philosopher Active Member Full Member

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    Del v Joe for a vacant strap would be a fun fight.
     
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  12. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have to admit that I still want Hrgovic as Parker's opponent because he has to take more risks and maybe the win over Joyce motivated him a little, but realistically I would favor Parker about 60-40 for Parker...
     
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