Zhang Zhilei vs Joseph Parker - Just when you thought the heavyweight scene was dying, it revives.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Vegan Beast, Jan 19, 2024.


Zhang vs Parker

Poll closed Mar 6, 2024.
  1. Zhang KO/TKO

    48 vote(s)
    61.5%
  2. Zhang decision

    4 vote(s)
    5.1%
  3. Parker KO/TKO

    4 vote(s)
    5.1%
  4. Parker Decision

    21 vote(s)
    26.9%
  5. Draw

    1 vote(s)
    1.3%
  1. BlackDog

    BlackDog Active Member Full Member

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    Nah. Just got hangover yesterday after party. Dont see full fight yet only few highlights.

    Looks like I was wrong because Parker win. But it seems like 2 knockdown happend in this fight confirm at last Chinese power. Dont know how score should be. I read one comment person that I respect that Zhang won 4 rounds here soo if he was right this + 2 knockdown is not one sided fight.

    What can I say. Congratulation for people who see situation better and vote for Parker to win.

    Long time I was not soo sure about favorite and boxing teach me a lesson again. To be honest Im really surspriced that Joseph did it because on paper I see big advantage on Zhang site.

    Looks like Andy Lee make him much more inteligent fighter than he was in past. And looks like I overrated Zhang atributes.

    I must find energy to watch whole fight and see what go other way than I expect.

    For now I only can congratulation You again and took lesson of that.

    Problem is that probably it not will be easy to rebuild my own vision of Hw right now. I think I need brake and just waiting how situation end.
    Parker comeback on top 5 is massive shock for me.

    Dont be mad on me. :borra2:
     
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  2. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    All good my brother. Does this change your view on Hrgovic v Parker? Not baiting you just interested on your thoughts.
     
  3. BlackDog

    BlackDog Active Member Full Member

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    Yes. Im not sure right now as I was before.
    Still thinking that Filip is even harder for Parker (he is quicker than Zhang, Younger, got better stamina soo he is more active, got big punching power and chin on max level also, and he use jab much better) but cant disregard how good time Parker got now.

    For sure one of reason I think I dont see before Zhang was Parker head movement in defence. He often go little to low imo to avoid Zhang punches but still one of Zhilei poor active was for sure his movement and case that he cant aim him easy.

    I dont know how Hrgovic will handle with this. He throw more jab but what if he will be missing again and again.

    Great fight. Now I favor Filip only by a little.
     
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