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oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 18:56 I'll say this. If Parker wins, it opens up the HW division to a lot of fighters. Also, we'll have to wait even longer for a unification bout. I just don't see it. Joshua too strong; too big; too good. I hope I'm wrong.

GilFilmore wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 18:58

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 18:56 I'll say this. If Parker wins, it opens up the HW division to a lot of fighters. Also, we'll have to wait even longer for a unification bout. I just don't see it. Joshua too strong; too big; too good. I hope I'm wrong.

Do you think it would be a bad thing for business if Joshua lost?

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 19:01

GilFilmore wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 18:58

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 18:56 I'll say this. If Parker wins, it opens up the HW division to a lot of fighters. Also, we'll have to wait even longer for a unification bout. I just don't see it. Joshua too strong; too big; too good. I hope I'm wrong.

Do you think it would be a bad thing for business if Joshua lost?

Yes...for Eddie Hearn(ia) and AJ.

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:30 Right!? Cannot stand Hearn. He's probably doing his job, but he's such a freakin' liar I have no use for him. No fault of AJ.

tiny_acres wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:36

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:30 Right!? Cannot stand Hearn. He's probably doing his job, but he's such a freakin' liar I have no use for him. No fault of AJ.

All promoters are liars. If fighters could choose their own opponents we'd see the fights we want to see.
But we are stuck with politics

[/ If fighters could choose their own opponents we'd see the fights we want to see.
quote]

I agree with that, but it goes against the 'business' side of the sport which has gotten a bit piggish to say the least. Unfortunate.

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:39

tiny_acres wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:36

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:30 Right!? Cannot stand Hearn. He's probably doing his job, but he's such a freakin' liar I have no use for him. No fault of AJ.

All promoters are liars. If fighters could choose their own opponents we'd see the fights we want to see.
But we are stuck with politics

[/ If fighters could choose their own opponents we'd see the fights we want to see.
quote]

I agree with that, but it goes against the 'business' side of the sport which has gotten a bit piggish to say the least. Unfortunate.

I fully understand it goes against the current model of boxing. But for a sport that has dwindling ratings. It might be time to revise the current model

tiny_acres wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:41

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:39

tiny_acres wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:36

All promoters are liars. If fighters could choose their own opponents we'd see the fights we want to see.
But we are stuck with politics

[/ If fighters could choose their own opponents we'd see the fights we want to see.
quote]

I agree with that, but it goes against the 'business' side of the sport which has gotten a bit piggish to say the least. Unfortunate.

I fully understand it goes against the current model of boxing. But for a sport that has dwindling ratings. It might be time to revise the current model

Totally!! We're losing the sport. I watched a baseball game today and saw some of where America is losing it's HW boxers, because boxing can be so rigged. Stanton 6'6" 250lbs and Judge 6'7" 282lbs. I'm sure the corrupt business side pushes these guys to other sports. Used to be everyone knew who the HW champion was. Sad. Until it's a single global sanctioning organization, it's hopeless.

punchoutsb wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:48 I'm waiting for the weigh in before I make my prediction

jamamb wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:53 i doubt most non boxing pro athletes know much at all about boxing as a business

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:51

punchoutsb wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:48 I'm waiting for the weigh in before I make my prediction

That's interesting...what's the interest...Parker's alleged lighter weight? overall diff?

punchoutsb wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 21:00

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:51

punchoutsb wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:48 I'm waiting for the weigh in before I make my prediction

That's interesting...what's the interest...Parker's alleged lighter weight? overall diff?

If AJ comes in heavy like last time (or heavier) I will go with Parker by late stoppage. If AJ is lighter (even a few pounds) I'll pick him. Parker is getting seriously underrated by almost everyone; Fury and Ruiz are not world beaters, but both are spoilers and hard to look good against. I think that is bringing Parker down in a lot of peoples eyes. AJ will not be looking to spoil, he'll give Parker what he wants. If AJ is in fighting shape he'll take it, but if he's overbulked he's going to get found out and Parker is tough and gritty enough to do it.

lazboy wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 21:10

punchoutsb wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 21:00

oogiebe wrote: ↑29 Mar 2018, 20:51

That's interesting...what's the interest...Parker's alleged lighter weight? overall diff?

If AJ comes in heavy like last time (or heavier) I will go with Parker by late stoppage. If AJ is lighter (even a few pounds) I'll pick him. Parker is getting seriously underrated by almost everyone; Fury and Ruiz are not world beaters, but both are spoilers and hard to look good against. I think that is bringing Parker down in a lot of peoples eyes. AJ will not be looking to spoil, he'll give Parker what he wants. If AJ is in fighting shape he'll take it, but if he's overbulked he's going to get found out and Parker is tough and gritty enough to do it.

That’s bold mate I do hope you’re right, I’m looking at the weigh in as well. I’ll be rooting for Parker but I think AJ is too good, but he’s not doing himself any favours if heavier. I reckon Parker will stay to long in the pocket and get hurt though regardless. Ajs power is tremendous. Expecting a pretty action packed fight as Parker will come to fight and is far more offensive than really anyone AJs fought if you ask me.