The alphabet rankings have no credibility. They serve themselves and anyone who pays their fees.
JP is the number 1 ranked contender in the world according to current WBO rankings - why? 'Cos he's demolished
a bunch of nobodies - that doesn't make sense.. and you will lose your mind if you attempt to make sense of any of the ranking agencies.
My comment regarding the ranking of Joseph's opponents was based in the Boxrec ranking system. Although not perfect, it is non subjective
and is an honest attempt to rank each fighter ON MERIT factoring recent activity, rounds boxed, decisiveness of victory, ranking of opponent etc.. It's all
laid out here; http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/BoxRec_Ratings_Description
Unfortunately, the Boxrec site does not provide visibility of historical rankings but, this is were I go to assess the merits of JP opponents.
Meehan has been his highest ranked opponent by this system, at 50 something at the time.
Parker's toughest fight to date was with Sherman Williams - a pumped up cruiser-weight. Now, I understand that Williams wanted a rematch but it was declined.
Why? Parker was exposed by the 41 year old but, gained a valuable tough 10 rounds. A rematch with Williams should have been jumped upon so that JP could right
the wrongs and grow in confidence accordingly.. or, had the roadshow already locked in another sucker..?
Keeping Joseph busy is one thing but, his fight day experiences must have some benefit other than turning over the Duco tills. NakiFan asked who I would have
matched JP with after Meehan? No idea. But, I would not demean his campaign with 'the tallest guy he's ever fought' and 'his first southpaw' (aka patsies)
to meet the roadshow schedule.
All of a sudden Parker has been invited into a fight off for a version of the world title. This is a story of Rocky proportions.. given Parker's last 10 opponents
are currently ranked on merit 76, 122, 50, 115, 89, 183, 140, 96, 492, 129. Take the risk or, at age 24, knuckle down and hone your game on more appropriate
opponents for the next 18-24 months?
You all know my opinion.
JP is the number 1 ranked contender in the world according to current WBO rankings - why? 'Cos he's demolished
a bunch of nobodies - that doesn't make sense.. and you will lose your mind if you attempt to make sense of any of the ranking agencies.
My comment regarding the ranking of Joseph's opponents was based in the Boxrec ranking system. Although not perfect, it is non subjective
and is an honest attempt to rank each fighter ON MERIT factoring recent activity, rounds boxed, decisiveness of victory, ranking of opponent etc.. It's all
laid out here; http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/BoxRec_Ratings_Description
Unfortunately, the Boxrec site does not provide visibility of historical rankings but, this is were I go to assess the merits of JP opponents.
Meehan has been his highest ranked opponent by this system, at 50 something at the time.
Parker's toughest fight to date was with Sherman Williams - a pumped up cruiser-weight. Now, I understand that Williams wanted a rematch but it was declined.
Why? Parker was exposed by the 41 year old but, gained a valuable tough 10 rounds. A rematch with Williams should have been jumped upon so that JP could right
the wrongs and grow in confidence accordingly.. or, had the roadshow already locked in another sucker..?
Keeping Joseph busy is one thing but, his fight day experiences must have some benefit other than turning over the Duco tills. NakiFan asked who I would have
matched JP with after Meehan? No idea. But, I would not demean his campaign with 'the tallest guy he's ever fought' and 'his first southpaw' (aka patsies)
to meet the roadshow schedule.
All of a sudden Parker has been invited into a fight off for a version of the world title. This is a story of Rocky proportions.. given Parker's last 10 opponents
are currently ranked on merit 76, 122, 50, 115, 89, 183, 140, 96, 492, 129. Take the risk or, at age 24, knuckle down and hone your game on more appropriate
opponents for the next 18-24 months?
You all know my opinion.