Joseph Parker

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(12-21-2015, 08:20 PM)NakiFan Wrote: So with the Ortiz win over Jennings and the upcoming fights of De Mori-Haye, Glaskov-Martin and Wilder-Spzilka.....and the comments made by Stu Duncan...

What are your predictions on:

(1) Joseph's April Opponent

(2) Joseph's potential July Opponent

(3) Any potential matchups that might hinder Joseph getting his preferred April and/or July Opponent signed.

I agree with Kiwi in that i hope Ustinov is on the radar for Apr. Just think hes a very capable and clever fighter that could take Parker to a points decision and hence give him some good rounds that would require several tactical adjustments during the fight.


July ild like to see Takam,  reasonably ranked and heavy hitting guy, the rank helping Joseph climb and it would be good for him to feel some power and be forced to keep his thought on defense. But still not such a dangerous prospect as to risk a loss.

After the Jennings/Ortiz fight, i think Jennings would be a good match for Parker late 2016/early 17 and given Jennings latest 2 losses, he maybe willing to risk a bit more now.

Also ild like to see Parker fight Lucas Browne  in 2016 and clean up this side of the planet as the number 1 australasian.

Still as Stu pointed out, it seems the options are limited and many just arent willing to fight a fast developing Parker. The issue of the pulling/negotiation power of a smaller management team, in what is quite a political sport cannot be understated and will determine alot in the next year.


I agree Naki in the suggested path you think Joshua will take Chisora, Helenius/Teper.  Then Martin from the mandatory position. Assuming Martin beats Glazkov.
 On that note if Martin beats Glazkov,(as i think he will, but maybe by points) ild like to see Parkers team try to sort a fight with Glazkov and out perform what ever Martin does (like a 4rd round KO for our Joe) and put himself on the radar of comparison.

 As iv noted in other comments, i really am an advocate of slow progress for Parker, i know with the lolly scramble its tempting to make a run for the IBF title, but there so many different types of fighter ild like to see him have to contend with, and learn what adjustments are needed. Take the Ortiz fight, those guys made alot of changes in fight tactic/style to come to a solution. Sometimes raw power isnt enough, especially if the other guy has a chin of lead and a punch to boot. Joes only 23, most guys have 10 years on him and impressive amatuer careers. Joe needs to feel some real power from a guy that can slip punches, and also needs to be tested again with someone who keeps coming at him and tries to brawl (ie like Tatupu did, but classier)

Avoid in this order of danger Wilder, Joshua, Ortiz, Klitsch, Fury, anyone else i think/hope Parker can beat.

Sorry for long post.