09-20-2015, 06:07 PM
(09-20-2015, 05:43 PM)diehard Wrote: Jamieson, you had asked in a previous post about Whyte using the Minto fight to get ready for Joshua. I'm just replying that he couldn't because his fight with ??? fell thru at the last minute, and then drafted in Minto, who is nothing like Joshua.
Would Parker fight Whyte? In a heart beat. I just don't rate Whyte that highly. He has power, and is big, but is out of shape and easy to hit. Parker would destroy him, just like AJ will.
Who has he fought? Minto has been his toughest opponent. To use your words, his rep should be based on merit, not potential:
http://boxrec.com/boxer/569964
I was suggesting that Whyte should have used the Minto fight to work on things instead of swinging for the fences. Get in a few rounds, work of the jab, foot and head movement etc.
I highly doubt Parker would fight Whyte at this stage. I agree that Joshua wins, but it's 3 months until the fight, Whyte will be in top condition.
He has fought similar guys to Parker and he has destroyed their common opponents.
My words were: Rankings should be based on achievement and what you have done not potential. Neither of these guys are ranked so I'm not sure what your getting at.
Whyte dominated Joshua in the amateurs, doesn't count for much in the pros but it's something, especially having hurt him and put him down.
What are you basing 'Parker will destroy him" on? Whyte has been more impressive against their common opponents.