SeanBrennan wrote: ↑19 Mar 2024, 16:15
I think the stories of his demise are greatly exaggerated. He has lost to one person, has said there is no way he is retiring, was never in any danger against Ali despite catching overhand rights, and is one of the few people in the HW division who don't talk nonsense. I think he can still beat the likes of Whyte, Dubois, Parker and co.
Agreed. Zhang is just a nightmare for Joe since he has big power and Joe can't see the southpaw punches coming that Zhang can set up early.
Whyte, Dubois, Parker - I'd also pick Joyce to beat all of them.
I'd add Fury and Wilder to that list but very few would agree.
Joshua seems like a bad matchup for him. I think Hrgovic wouldn't be the best either. That Kabayel guy has a chance as he has better movement but perhaps just too small.
I think Parker would beat him in a rematch. He has come a long way with Andy Lee since that fight.
It would probably be as boring to watch as paint drying, but I would definitely pick Joseph Parker to out point him and avoid going toe to toe like last time.
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑19 Mar 2024, 16:15
I think the stories of his demise are greatly exaggerated. He has lost to one person, has said there is no way he is retiring, was never in any danger against Ali despite catching overhand rights, and is one of the few people in the HW division who don't talk nonsense. I think he can still beat the likes of Whyte, Dubois, Parker and co.
Agreed. Zhang is just a nightmare for Joe since he has big power and Joe can't see the southpaw punches coming that Zhang can set up early.
Whyte, Dubois, Parker - I'd also pick Joyce to beat all of them.
I'd add Fury and Wilder to that list but very few would agree.
Joshua seems like a bad matchup for him. I think Hrgovic wouldn't be the best either. That Kabayel guy has a chance as he has better movement but perhaps just too small.
I think Parker would beat him in a rematch. He has come a long way with Andy Lee since that fight.
It would probably be as boring to watch as paint drying, but I would definitely pick Joseph Parker to out point him and avoid going toe to toe like last time.
I love Parker. He reminds me of something out of the 60s . Cool guy
Agreed. Zhang is just a nightmare for Joe since he has big power and Joe can't see the southpaw punches coming that Zhang can set up early.
Whyte, Dubois, Parker - I'd also pick Joyce to beat all of them.
I'd add Fury and Wilder to that list but very few would agree.
Joshua seems like a bad matchup for him. I think Hrgovic wouldn't be the best either. That Kabayel guy has a chance as he has better movement but perhaps just too small.
I think Parker would beat him in a rematch. He has come a long way with Andy Lee since that fight.
It would probably be as boring to watch as paint drying, but I would definitely pick Joseph Parker to out point him and avoid going toe to toe like last time.
I love Parker. He reminds me of something out of the 60s . Cool guy
I just like to see a fighter improve, both Parker and Joshua have improved this year, it makes it interesting. Parker may well be yet to peak.
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑21 Mar 2024, 08:56
Easy to forget Parker is same age as Frazer Clarke.
Yep, and 3 years older than Jalolov and Ajagba. 2 years older than Bakole. A year older than Kabayel and Hrgovic.
He's already had a relatively successful amateur career, a career as a champion, some big money fights and a resurgence to get himself as the number 1 contender once again before "his generation" of heavyweights has even had a top 5 fight.
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑21 Mar 2024, 08:56
Easy to forget Parker is same age as Frazer Clarke.
Yep, and 3 years older than Jalolov and Ajagba. 2 years older than Bakole. A year older than Kabayel and Hrgovic.
He's already had a relatively successful amateur career, a career as a champion, some big money fights and a resurgence to get himself as the number 1 contender once again before "his generation" of heavyweights has even had a top 5 fight.
SeanBrennan wrote: ↑21 Mar 2024, 08:56
Easy to forget Parker is same age as Frazer Clarke.
Yep, and 3 years older than Jalolov and Ajagba. 2 years older than Bakole. A year older than Kabayel and Hrgovic.
He's already had a relatively successful amateur career, a career as a champion, some big money fights and a resurgence to get himself as the number 1 contender once again before "his generation" of heavyweights has even had a top 5 fight.
amen I bet he has made excellent money too.
He was packing out venues and even pre title fights were PPV here in NZ.
He has massive support in the Pacific Islands too. There was a documentary about him going "home" to Samoa and literally the entire island came out to line the streets
Yep, and 3 years older than Jalolov and Ajagba. 2 years older than Bakole. A year older than Kabayel and Hrgovic.
He's already had a relatively successful amateur career, a career as a champion, some big money fights and a resurgence to get himself as the number 1 contender once again before "his generation" of heavyweights has even had a top 5 fight.
amen I bet he has made excellent money too.
He was packing out venues and even pre title fights were PPV here in NZ.
He has massive support in the Pacific Islands too. There was a documentary about him going "home" to Samoa and literally the entire island came out to line the streets
lovely to hear that. There seems to be a very good sense of family and community around this chap.
