Joseph Parker vs. Zhilei Zhang II | Rematch - 2024

[cormack]

Not pointless if he wins

who ?

Zhang

Thats what I said !

pointless otherwise unless you are a zang fan .

[jamesmcdonnell]

I actually think Zhang could win a rematch. Needs to start quicker, throwing more shots whilst Parker is trying to get into his rhythmn.

[Controversial]

who ?

Zhang

Thats what I said !

pointless otherwise unless you are a zang fan .

Ah I thought you meant it was a pointless fight for Zhang as in he will lose the rematch so why bother

[Ricky]

the poll says ngannu.

I think Parker wins again but Big Bang had him hurt, maybe he could get him in the rematch but I'd favour Joe. Was surprised Joe was the underdog, made some money on the first one

[KiwiRider]

Does this version of Parker beat this version of Fury?

They'll never fight

I would have 100% agreed with that yesterday, but then in an interview in the last 24hrs...

“When Tyson wins the fight with Usyk and I'm in position to fight for the WBO world title, if it’s gonna make a massive change in my life and my family’s lives, we’ll do it,” Parker said. “I reckon he’ll be like, ‘Let’s do it,’ so we can look after both of us for the rest of our lives.”

[jameswilson]

A heavyweight version of that weird Luke Campbell v Tommy Coyle dynamic. Anyone remember that really odd post fight interview?

[Frostieballs]

I actually think Zhang could win a rematch. Needs to start quicker, throwing more shots whilst Parker is trying to get into his rhythmn.

I’m actually with you James on this.

I’ll put a little bet on Zhang if it goes ahead.

[SeanBrennan]

I actually think Zhang could win a rematch. Needs to start quicker, throwing more shots whilst Parker is trying to get into his rhythmn.

I’m actually with you James on this.

I’ll put a little bet on Zhang if it goes ahead.

All Parker needs to do is avoid Zhang for a few rounds and an ever ageing Zhang will fade. Just my thoughts of course.

[KiwiRider]

I actually think Zhang could win a rematch. Needs to start quicker, throwing more shots whilst Parker is trying to get into his rhythmn.

I’m actually with you James on this.

I’ll put a little bet on Zhang if it goes ahead.

All Parker needs to do is avoid Zhang for a few rounds and an ever ageing Zhang will fade. Just my thoughts of course.

But one shot sat a fresh Parker on his arse
Zhang coasted because he thought he could just finish Parker whenever he wanted, I doubt he will be in that mindset in the rematch.
Parker avoided Zhang for 12 rounds while being dropped twice. There is a mathematical equation beyond me that probably says the odds of Parker surviving 24 rounds is worth betting on he doesn't

[CaptainSpacerod]

I wonder if Parker would fancy avenging his loss to Joyce at some point if the big 3 are all busy fighting each other

[gregregegg]

I wonder if Parker would fancy avenging his loss to Joyce at some point if the big 3 are all busy fighting each other

Doubt it would be his first choice. Unless Joyce got back in the wins, stylistically Joyce’s grind isn’t great for parker who probably can’t hurt him (unless his chin is cracked)…

Parker is in the running for the wbo now, think he will fight whoever wbo want now, or soft fights or paydays. Don’t see Joyce as any of those really.

Assuming Parker fights Zhang July/august ish and wins (big assumption) then he will likely be promoted to full WBO champ by his next fight… In which case AJ 2 is a real possability (or other fights bigger than Joyce 2. (Whyte, Ruiz, usyk/ fury, or unifications)

[Controversial]

Does this version of Parker beat this version of Fury?

They'll never fight

I would have 100% agreed with that yesterday, but then in an interview in the last 24hrs...

“When Tyson wins the fight with Usyk and I'm in position to fight for the WBO world title, if it’s gonna make a massive change in my life and my family’s lives, we’ll do it,” Parker said. “I reckon he’ll be like, ‘Let’s do it,’ so we can look after both of us for the rest of our lives.”

Yeah they would fight if there was money to be made.

[IRONFIST]

Zhang was too lazy, did enough for the draw though with the two knockdown rounds and a couple of other rounds won.

[polecateddy]

Parker v Usyk seems a possible match up. I’d imagine Usyk would take a 116-112 type decision. Probably a lot more competitive than Usyk v Fury.

[Frostieballs]

Parker v Usyk seems a possible match up. I’d imagine Usyk would take a 116-112 type decision. Probably a lot more competitive than Usyk v Fury.

I'd think Usyk would look like something out of the matrix if he ever boxed Parker. It's all well and good putting a few a shots together and staying out of the way against the likes of Zhang and Wilder, but Usyk is a completely different level.

Parker would do well to see the Championship rounds I reckon,

[joshj909]

Parker v Usyk seems a possible match up. I’d imagine Usyk would take a 116-112 type decision. Probably a lot more competitive than Usyk v Fury.

I'd think Usyk would look like something out of the matrix if he ever boxed Parker. It's all well and good putting a few a shots together and staying out of the way against the likes of Zhang and Wilder, but Usyk is a completely different level.

Parker would do well to see the Championship rounds I reckon,

Parkers strengths over others is speed, footwork and stamina at heavyweight and Usyk is lightyears ahead of him in that regard and better than him at everything else too.

[gregregegg]

I backed Parker first fight and I’ll back him in the second, but pretty wild we have 100% in favour of Parker….

I honestly think I could coach Zhang to win this… his “don’t risk gassing” strategy is awful. If he just throws early it’s a coin toss… lands he wins misses he losses…

[Frostieballs]

I backed Parker first fight and I’ll back him in the second, but pretty wild we have 100% in favour of Parker….

I honestly think I could coach Zhang to win this… his “don’t risk gassing” strategy is awful. If he just throws early it’s a coin toss… lands he wins misses he losses…

Fixed the poll! Zhang KO!

[margaret thatcher]

zhang's work rate was shocking, i assume due to his limited tank. same thing now vs hrg and parker, clearly he has major power, but he barely even follows up after dropping and hurting guys. nor did he show any urgency or let it all out in the 12th

obviously he cant be completely ruled out because he can seriously bang and dropped parker multiple times, without even landing that cleanly or needing to accumulate much damage, but just seems more likely parker gets through any rough patches again and did what he did the first time to edge it on points.

the let it all go early doors approach makes sense for guys who diminish badly over rounds, but in reality very few are willing to adapt that type of high intensity do or die approach. esp at his age such a drastic style change seems unlikely

[jamesmcdonnell]

zhang's work rate was shocking, i assume due to his limited tank. same thing now vs hrg and parker, clearly he has major power, but he barely even follows up after dropping and hurting guys. nor did he show any urgency or let it all out in the 12th

obviously he cant be completely ruled out because he can seriously bang and dropped parker multiple times, without even landing that cleanly or needing to accumulate much damage, but just seems more likely parker gets through any rough patches again and did what he did the first time to edge it on points.

the let it all go early doors approach makes sense for guys who diminish badly over rounds, but in reality very few are willing to adapt that type of high intensity do or die approach. esp at his age such a drastic style change seems unlikely

I think Zhang can and will win the rematch. He threw way more shots against Joyce, - he was I think confused by Parker's feinting, the answer to that, is to jab more, double jab, including to the body, and follow up with the straight left that does so much damage.

I think Zhang also thought it was a matter of time before he stopped parker after the 1st knockdown, but forgot that you have to actually throw punches for that to happen.

I am going to have a little punt on Zhang winning by KO.

[gregregegg]

zhang's work rate was shocking, i assume due to his limited tank. same thing now vs hrg and parker, clearly he has major power, but he barely even follows up after dropping and hurting guys. nor did he show any urgency or let it all out in the 12th

obviously he cant be completely ruled out because he can seriously bang and dropped parker multiple times, without even landing that cleanly or needing to accumulate much damage, but just seems more likely parker gets through any rough patches again and did what he did the first time to edge it on points.

the let it all go early doors approach makes sense for guys who diminish badly over rounds, but in reality very few are willing to adapt that type of high intensity do or die approach. esp at his age such a drastic style change seems unlikely

Yea can make you look silly, but gotta go Reggie gross Va mike Tyson… have a fvcking crack or get fvcking cracked.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Coco]

If Big Bang catches you right with single shots he is going to win

However, as in the last one, I see Parker being able to get through crisis while doing enough in between to win enough rounds.

This time I think Parker will be more defensive, winning a boring decision.

I'd prefer Zhang against AJ or DDD

[coneye]

Jeez , I really can;t pick em here ,,,, On the one hand Zangs now got confidence in his power , he knows what he can and can't do , he'll probably concentrate on speed in preperations , shud be good .

Parker ,,,,, Well he justs seems to do a lot of things correctly , will he stay out of a quicker Zang , he's young enough ,,, will a quicker Zang land more than a couple of BIG ONES,, don;t know ... Its a fight i would like to see

[Ruthless-RKO]

Jeez , I really can;t pick em here ,,,, On the one hand Zangs now got confidence in his power , he knows what he can and can't do , he'll probably concentrate on speed in preperations , shud be good .

Parker ,,,,, Well he justs seems to do a lot of things correctly , will he stay out of a quicker Zang , he's young enough ,,, will a quicker Zang land more than a couple of BIG ONES,, don;t know ... Its a fight i would like to see

Zhang did manage to drop Parker a couple times I think. Parker did well that fight.