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In saying that he is a big favourite according to the bookies in the UK.

(12-16-2016, 10:38 AM)diehard Wrote: [ -> ]Given his level of opponent and his KO ratio, he's probably the least qualified fighter fighting for a title in a long time. What he has going for him is the name FURY.

http://boxrec.com/boxer/643611

Probably the least qualified but he has serious skill. He can box like his cousin, he has a very good shot to beat Parker imo.

Sure he can jitter about, but the fact is he has nowhere near the experience facing top level guys. Fred Kassi was his best win, and he is way down the rankings. Apart from Kassi's draw against Aerrola, he has lost against everyone with a pulse. His best win is probably Rubin Williams who got KO'ed in 1 by Daniel Martz ffs.

He doesn't have the power to trouble Parker, and I'd see Parker coming in strong, blasting the body and cracking the chin.

He has sparred with the top guys, even if he hasn't beaten them in the ring. Apparently he has a good chin too.

I'm not saying he will beat Parker (imo it is 50/50), but it's tough for a smaller guy to beat a good tall guy that can move well, has a solid jab, especially if he has a good chin.

That is the difference between the two in height

I would rate Rudenko, who was once a possible opponent for Parker, to be Hughie Fury's best win, which is a solid if unspectacular scalp to have on the resume. He actually beat him more convincingly than Lucas Browne did.

Still not as good as Parker's resume, but at least it's someone.

Height + reach difference

Actually, I see Rudenko is scheduled to face Jason Bergman next week. Will be interesting to see how it goes to gauge the merits of Fury's (imo) best win.

(12-16-2016, 10:38 AM)diehard Wrote: [ -> ]Given his level of opponent and his KO ratio, he's probably the least qualified fighter fighting for a title in a long time. What he has going for him is the name FURY.

http://boxrec.com/boxer/643611

Charles Martin was/is far worse. Boxers have to take the step up at some point. Tyson didn't exactly have a glowing resume going into the Wlad fight, but he pulled it off. I'd say he has a lot more than the Fury name. He's a good boxer. Unlike a lot of modern heavyweights who concentrate on power and explosive hand speed, the Fury's concentrate on footwork, head movement and a controlling jab which makes them tough for anyone because they are like nobody else right now.

If they cant bring the fight to New Zealand try to take it to Vegas. None of this must take it to England to showcase to the British fans crap.
Why give home advantage to a challenger if it can be avoided.

I think the bookies odds on this fight are wrong , young Fury should be underdog