Joseph Parker

[diehard]

I take issue with the word "lowly." As Bill Clinton said, "it's what your definition of is is." Izu's opponent was ranked #15 a few months back, and Parker's opponent was 14-2 with good sparring with Povetkin. I considered both of them "C" level fighters. Duco apologised because the pundits didn't get their money's worth due to first round KO's. Pundits won't keep watching that. With Parker, it was to "practice" with tall fighters. I do think Duco expected more out of Martz. He was there to survive.

Wish you would use the same criteria with your man AJ as you use with Parker. Parker has faced two guys who were ranked in the top 15, Minto (12th at the time) and Costa (15th at the time). AJ has faced similar competition, but you don't have an issue with his opponents, or his being ranked in the top 5 in two alphabets.

Both guys will be stepping it up: Whyte is not ranked, but should be according to others who are undefeated and ARE ranked. And great news that everyone, including Angove, said April will result in strong opposition. I'm guessing Ustinov for Parker, and a Polish fighter who's in the top 15, or just out of it, for Izu.