01-19-2016, 03:36 AM
(01-19-2016, 02:49 AM)Stu Duncan Wrote:(01-18-2016, 06:18 PM)Jamieson Wrote: Sure a lot of these guys turned down offers from team Parker to travel to NZ, but many are fighting on free to air TV in their own countries and making similar money without having to travel. Also each team has their own strategies and may have already mapped out a plan.
Did Parker's team negotiate or offer to travel to an opponents backyard? Doubt it. Duco is a small fish and doesn't want to give up any control just yet.
Parker turned down a spot on the Canelo/ Cotto card, so should we jump to the conclusion that he is worried about traveling? That would be silly.
Two sides to every story.
Martin and Parker are in the same boat. Both inexperienced with a lack of quality opposition. I could see either guy winning. I'd favour Parker but I haven't seen either guy in with anyone credible yet so who knows?
Is Cunningham still with Haymon? He might get to Martin first...
Jamieson .. That is ludicrous that we would identify opponents then travel to their backyard? Show me where any of the big names in the division have done that. With the level of corruption and biased judges - why on earth in your right mind would you consider doing that? Joe has just turned 24 and has racked up 17 fights .. Why should Duco give up any of their control ? They have invested plenty and positioned him perfectly to date. Some get on the 'but who has he fought bandwagon' and I once again refer to the comparison chart I have done. Why is it people want him thrown under a bus (taking unnecessary risks) .. he is being brought along to the satisfaction on his team and is gaining notoriety around the world with his name being bantered with Joshua's as being the best prospects in the division.
Are you saying Parker is a big name in the division? I'm just pointing out the very same facts that these fighters are probably thinking to yourselves. Your the one stating that all these fighters have turned down offers. No one wants Parker thrown under the bus, we want him developed properly. Using the 'unnecessary risks" line you sound like Angel Garcia talking about Porter and Thurman fighter when they could be fighting a Salka type. I understand it's a business but it's also a big part of whats wrong with the game these days.
No one is arguing that Parker is one of the best prospects in the division but there are a handful or more prospects with similar records and until we see them facing some real adversity in the ring we don't really know how good they are.