Joseph Parker

[shamrock]

50 years old...would that sell in NZ?

[diehard]

No, but it might sell in the US to the WBC. It'll sell as well as Browne vs Long.

[NakiFan]

So if Joseph fights Wright, and Wright puts 3 belts on the line, Joseph could have as many as 8 belts after the win??

Are there specialist beltmen in the sport of boxing, solely in charge of the polishing and security of belts?

[gothenaki]

(08-12-2015, 04:49 PM)NakiFan Wrote: So if Joseph fights Wright, and Wright puts 3 belts on the line, Joseph could have as many as 8 belts after the win??

Are there specialist beltmen in the sport of boxing, solely in charge of the polishing and security of belts?

I bet there was security on the $1mil US diamond encrusted WBC belt Mayweather won for beating Pacquiao
The WBC FECARBOX or the WBO Africa - probably not so much...

[cranky]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3194224/Joseph-Parker-salutes-mugshot-photo-Massachusetts-accused-knocking-cop-unconscious-stop.html







..... Different JP, thankfully!

[cranky]

How good is Joseph Parker?

http://www.doghouseboxing.com/John/Raspanti-081215.htm

[diehard]

Parker #6 in the WBO!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/71150526/new-zealand-heavyweight-joseph-parker-lifts-to-no-6-ranking-with-world-boxing-organisation

[cranky]

Jeez. That's high.

Article is good, with one error- parker was 21 with WBC before being moved to 18 after tupou.

[diehard]

Well, they're getting close to the top 5.  Don't understand how Joshua is ranked higher than Parker.  Not saying he is or isn't a better fighter, but their competition has been roughly the same level--aging journeymen.

[shamrock]

Quick ko record die might figure in the ranking..