So, let's say Joseph Parker beats Kali. He would then have two "Africa" titles along with the others. Surely legitimacy for regional titles only comes from battling those titles either in the region, or against fighters from the region, or preferably both. Africa kind of seems the weak link in this regard, although I think Barrett got Tua's "Asia-Pacific" & "Oceania" titles when he beat him as well, didn't he?
Anyhow, down the line, assuming Parker wins, who does he fight to bring some semblance of legitimacy to those titles. As far as I can tell, the top guy in the top 100 (boxrec) from Africa is Takam (who represents his continent very well!). Is that a fight they want? Probably not soon. However, there's a former WBC champ (and they are seriously focused on WBC right now) who might just check all the boxes...... After Meehan, is Parker ready for......... Sam Peter??? He's 95 on boxrec. What you think? Older stallion with rounds, but former champ also. Haven't seen him for a while, but he leaves it all out there in the ring...
Anyhow, down the line, assuming Parker wins, who does he fight to bring some semblance of legitimacy to those titles. As far as I can tell, the top guy in the top 100 (boxrec) from Africa is Takam (who represents his continent very well!). Is that a fight they want? Probably not soon. However, there's a former WBC champ (and they are seriously focused on WBC right now) who might just check all the boxes...... After Meehan, is Parker ready for......... Sam Peter??? He's 95 on boxrec. What you think? Older stallion with rounds, but former champ also. Haven't seen him for a while, but he leaves it all out there in the ring...