What's next for Zhang, Parker, Kabayel, Bakole, Hrgovic, and Ajagba?

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  1. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    His punching power is no joke. Ask Joyce and Wilder if you don't agree, and ask Parker who was knocked down twice.
     
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  2. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The guy is a lazy salad dodger.
     
  3. kostya by ko

    kostya by ko Boxing Addict

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    Zhang/Bakole is a great fight. But if it does take place in China, it'll create a lot of disappointment if Zhang loses.
     
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Turki wants Zhang Bakole but Zhang wants to fight Parker again so my guess is there is some sort of dispute going on.

    Hrgovic seems not motivated at all. Seems like his heart isn't in it.

    Not sure about the rest.
     
  5. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I can add that someone posted a post saying that Gassiev says he's looking for a fight, and then about a week later someone posted something showing that he is taking more of a coaching role in his gym.

    I just don't have much hope he's going to do much more with his career.
     
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  6. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    If he wants to be a coach, i think its a genuinely good thing. A nice transition away from boxing into doing something that he likes, pays decently, and keeps him safe if his heart is no longer in boxing.
     
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  7. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hey...100% agreed. Whatever is best for the man!
     
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  8. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My compatriot is in crisis because of the defeat, I don't blame him for that but for his behavior, he shouldn't take such a long break because there are plenty of good fighters, he has to fight.
     
  9. catchwtboxing

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    If you are talking about Hrgovic, in his defense, he's probably not fully healed from that massacre.
     
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  10. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Still no fights scheduled for these HWs. What's wrong with the promoters?
     
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  11. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Still nothing for Zhang, Parker, Kabayel, Hrgovic or Bakole.

    None on the Usyk Fury card.

    Looks like they won't be fighting again this year.

    Lots of interesting potential match ups but little action.
     
  12. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm surprised they didn't at least put one of these fights as a co-main.
     
  13. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I really would love an all Heavyweight card with like 8 fights between Top 5 - 20 range fighters.

    But like others said, little action.
     
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  14. ILikeBoxingForRealz

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  15. 11player

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    That would be nice but makes no sense for Parker and Zhang, who are on the verge of a title fight. They seem to be headed for the rematch, it should have been announced by now.

    Bakole vs Kabayel looks to be on.

    Gassiev is fighting an european level contender this month, must win fight for him.

    There is talk of Hrgovic vs Huni next, good matchup and bounce back opportunity for Hrgovic.

    All very quiet on Ajagba, Wallin, Sanchez, Anderson, Ruiz, Miller, Joyce, Wilder, Jalolov, Hunter, Dychko. These names could make a nice tournament.

    Chisora seems to be trying to fight Dillian again.