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Is Madman Higgins still with him?

forcefraser wrote: ↑22 May 2023, 15:01 Is Madman Higgins still with him?

Must be.

After Parker signed with Matchroom, Higgins became his ‘manager’ ..

Not seen him for a while though.

oogiebe wrote: ↑26 Apr 2023, 18:20 Parker is on the wrong side of the hill.

There's no question about that and without making excuses for him, I know Parker has had his challenges with injury. In particular with his shoulders. The KO power he had early days has long since deserted him.

Joseph Parker weighs in at his lightest weight in FIVE years

Weighing in at 108.8kg - the lightest weight since his defeat to Anthony Joshua in 2018 - Parker looked impressive at the Tuesday weigh-in as he towered over his opponent, who clocked 97.4kg on the scales.

Joseph Parker: 239 pounds
Faiga "Django" Opelu: 214 pounds

Parker looking in pretty good shape but I must admit the Nikita Tszyu-Bommber fight interests me more than the main event.

Redback Rasta wrote: ↑23 May 2023, 19:46 Parker looking in pretty good shape but I must admit the Nikita Tszyu-Bommber fight interests me more than the main event.

100%

Who knows if this Tszyu has it all, but I'm keen to find out as he develops.

KiwiRider wrote: ↑23 May 2023, 19:52

Redback Rasta wrote: ↑23 May 2023, 19:46 Parker looking in pretty good shape but I must admit the Nikita Tszyu-Bommber fight interests me more than the main event.

:TU: 100%

Who knows if this Tszyu has it all, but I'm keen to find out as he develops.

I hope Nikita turns out to be an absolute world beater but I think Bommber will be a decent test and we will learn a lot more about both their potentials from this fight.

Redback Rasta wrote: ↑23 May 2023, 20:03

KiwiRider wrote: ↑23 May 2023, 19:52

Redback Rasta wrote: ↑23 May 2023, 19:46 Parker looking in pretty good shape but I must admit the Nikita Tszyu-Bommber fight interests me more than the main event.

100%

Who knows if this Tszyu has it all, but I'm keen to find out as he develops.

I hope Nikita turns out to be an absolute world beater but I think Bommber will be a decent test and we will learn a lot more about both their potentials from this fight.

Two unbeaten Australian prospects, hopefully tough as nails, young enough not to know how to lose.
Looking forward to it

Why is this fight on a Wednesday?

Is that an Oz thing, middle-of-the-week boxing holiday?

SportsRatings wrote: ↑23 May 2023, 21:08 Why is this fight on a Wednesday?

Is that an Oz thing, middle-of-the-week boxing holiday?

Wednesday night boxing is an occasional thing in Australia. Sometimes it is so the boxing doesn't clash with weekend football games.

Kayo are televising the Mitchell-Reeves and Gersbeck-Moore fights. The remainder of the card requires Main Event PPV payment OR if you are smart you head down to the pub and watch it for free.

Date: Wednesday May 24, 2023
Location: Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia
TV/Stream: Main Event, Kayo | Price: $59.95

Start Times
PPV: 7 pm AEST | 5 am ET | 2 am PT | 10 am BST (Main Card)

Promoted by: No Limit Boxing Promotions

Full Card

Vacant Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship
Joseph Parker vs. Faiga Opelu

6 Round Super Welterweight Bout
Nikita Tszyu vs. Benjamin Bommber

8 Round Super Middleweight Bout
Jayde Mitchell vs. Max Reeves

6 Round Welterweight Bout
Joel Taylor vs. Ben Horn

5 Round Heavyweight Bout
David Nyika vs. Louis Marsters

5 Round Super Qelterweight Bout
Campbell Somerville vs. Isaias Sette

5 Round Super Welterweight Bout
Luke Gersbeck vs. Jack Moore

3 Round Heavyweight Bout
Cameron Mooney vs. Tom Bellchambers

$60 for that? Oh please!!

Will be watching from the comfort of my local pub with the $60 still in my pocket.

Just read Latrell Mitchell claiming he will fight the winner of Mooney-Bellchambers.

What an underwhelming possibility.

I'll watch the David Nyika and Nyikita Tszyu fights and probably go to bed before Parker

Jayde Mitchell lost to Reeves TKO2 from a cut eye.

Career in tatters.

Results

Luke Gersbeck def. Jack Moore by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44)
Max Reeves def. Jayde Mitchell by TKO (doctor stoppage due to cut, R2)

Onto the PPV now. Which means I am headed to the pub soon.

Campbell Somerville def. Isaias Sette by TKO (retirement, R4)

Luke Gersbeck def. Jack Moore by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44)

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑24 May 2023, 05:55 Campbell Somerville def. Isaias Sette by TKO (retirement, R4)

Think this result is the other way around, Sette won.

damage wrote: ↑24 May 2023, 06:39

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑24 May 2023, 05:55 Campbell Somerville def. Isaias Sette by TKO (retirement, R4)

Think this result is the other way around, Sette won.

You're right. Sette won