Joseph Parker

[markk]

was interesting to watch Takam spar last night. had nik the greek in there for a round for speed. didn't throw a punch back. all defense and head movement . then did 3 rounds with junior fa. again didnt throw a punch back.  he is certainly fit and hungry.  i hope Joseph blows him out of the water. but the guy has been in with some of the current best and beaten some and lost some. he is here to win that's for sure.

[diehard]

Where did he spar, markk?  Takam is the real deal.  Built like a bodybuilder.  Joseph is going to have to really stick with that jab to keep Takam off him.  I know he's a volume puncher, but he's got plenty of power too.

[Dannyboy]

Don't think there is anything wrong with JP's shape? He is strong, fit and fast. You couldn't ask for anything more at this stage in his career and at his age!!

He will put on a fair amount of mass as most fighters do, especially our Polynesians cousins. I don't see this as a down side at all.

Takam has come to win and will not make it easy for JP, this really will be a true test. Not nearly as tough as an Anthony Joshua showdown (crikey Lonergan talks some sh*te) but a big test all the same.

8th round KO to JP for me

[shamrock]

Well Danny me old mate, at this stage it's too early to call. So I guess you're just saying what you wish for...

[diehard]

Nah Danny. JP's body is very good. Takam's is at another level, but this isn't a bodybuilding contest.

Ticket prices:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/79857636/tickets-for-joseph-parker-eliminator-fight-take-off-on-trademe

[mippy]

I still think Takam will break Parker down over rounds and get the win. I'm not convinced JP will be able to keep him out.

Hope I'm wrong on this one though

[NakiFan]

I have a nagging feeling we will see a crushing win from Parker...and the forum boards going nuts trying to compare Povetkins fight against Takam to Parkers...

[bopman]

Parker definitely not on gear. I think his body should be more ahead than what it is. To me his shape shows he does very little hypertrophy or 1rep max stuff. When you look at his training videos its all boxing, cardio, stretching and boxing related cardio. If he hit the weights like izu, AJ and the other boxers his body would develop even quicker and look more formidable but KB dont likeheavy weights, I think.

[james5000]

Does Izu smash the weights or is it diet and genetic's I assumed he'd be on a similar regime to Parker?

[diehard]

KB tried him on weights without results. Don't see how that's possible, but anyway. He does a lot of strength and agility training, and it has really produced a remarkable difference in his physique. Don't know about Izu. He's fighting in Poland in a few months. Stu says he's been busy with the Horn and Parker card, but plans to shortly find him somebody. KB said his next opponent would have more credibility than previously, and with his being on the Dancing with the Stars in Poland, his popularity has soared there. Izu is in training now. In Poland.