02-16-2016, 12:29 PM
Nigs, Mr Higgins and Parker are tight. Probably goes for Lonergan too. I'm sure Joe understands that Martin, an average champ at best, was asking for the moon. I'm also sure Parker appreciates how Duco has taken care of him financially and hooking him up with KB. Tua never had that kind of support from Duva early in his career.
I've often said that there's no way a top ten fighter will come to NZ. Never happened with Tua, won't happen with Joe. Too small a market to pay the going rate, and in Parker's backyard.
What I would worry about if I were Parker is that AJ beats Martin, and faces the Fury/Klit winner. The WBA has an extended tournament, which leaves Wilder and the WBC. In other words, lots of hoops to jump through. That said, he needs to be Fedosov or Takam in July, and put himself in a position to contend when his chance comes.
I've often said that there's no way a top ten fighter will come to NZ. Never happened with Tua, won't happen with Joe. Too small a market to pay the going rate, and in Parker's backyard.
What I would worry about if I were Parker is that AJ beats Martin, and faces the Fury/Klit winner. The WBA has an extended tournament, which leaves Wilder and the WBC. In other words, lots of hoops to jump through. That said, he needs to be Fedosov or Takam in July, and put himself in a position to contend when his chance comes.