05-19-2023, 12:33 PM
4) Joseph Parker v Faiga Opelu, Wednesday night - Sky Arena
Yes people, there is something called a Commonwealth heavyweight title, and Joseph Parker is after it.
This represents a bit of a comedown for the former WBO champ, but hey, you’ve got to start yet again somewhere.
A lot of boxing titles come off as belts of convenience, to be hauled out of dusty cupboards when someone is at a loose end.
Where is Parker heading? It’s a tricky one. It’s hard to see this fight answering any questions about his career, unless it goes south for him.
The 29-year-old Opelu is a Samoa-born, New Zealand-raised Queenslander, a complete unknown to the general public who shouldn’t stand a chance.
Like most people, I suspect the result will be of interest, but the fight not nearly interesting enough to threaten the wallet.
Parker and Opelu will head towards the ring in Melbourne around 10pm.
Yes people, there is something called a Commonwealth heavyweight title, and Joseph Parker is after it.
This represents a bit of a comedown for the former WBO champ, but hey, you’ve got to start yet again somewhere.
A lot of boxing titles come off as belts of convenience, to be hauled out of dusty cupboards when someone is at a loose end.
Where is Parker heading? It’s a tricky one. It’s hard to see this fight answering any questions about his career, unless it goes south for him.
The 29-year-old Opelu is a Samoa-born, New Zealand-raised Queenslander, a complete unknown to the general public who shouldn’t stand a chance.
Like most people, I suspect the result will be of interest, but the fight not nearly interesting enough to threaten the wallet.
Parker and Opelu will head towards the ring in Melbourne around 10pm.