(09-03-2018, 08:41 AM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (09-02-2018, 07:34 PM)African Monkey Wrote: [ -> ] (09-02-2018, 11:57 AM)diehard Wrote: [ -> ]Any truth to this, markk?
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12117572
Madness if true. Fa is nowhere near ready to take on someone like Parker. Fa has a long way to go before fighting opponents on Parker's level.
did you read the article??
Yes I did, I suppose any fight can be described a 'one step closer'. Personally, I'd like to see how Fa goes against guys like Kassi/Dawejko/Joey Abell before entertaining the thought of guys on Parker's level. Hope to see him make massive strides when he's fit and healthy next year.
Oh, and I read somewhere that Fa was offered Sergey Kuzmin? Was that true or complete rubbish haha
(09-03-2018, 06:44 PM)diehard Wrote: [ -> ] (09-03-2018, 06:40 PM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (09-03-2018, 12:00 PM)Msreef Wrote: [ -> ]"The prospect of a domestic heavyweight showdown between Joseph Parker and Junior Fa, one likely to rival the David Tua v Shane Cameron fight of a decade ago in terms of interest in New Zealand, has moved a step closer."
Stopped reading after the first paragraph above.
"prospect" is the key word here, they made a low ball offer to jnr it was rejected due to six eand i said the time is not right.
That's what I wuz trying to say, markk. There's deals, and then there's deals. You would know. And thanks for letting us know. You are absolutely right. Mr Higgins and Joe will make a lot of money off this fight. Jr. won't. And it IS too soon. Fa has just come off a fight where he was physically suffering. Forget Joe. Not necessary. Continue fighting with Team Wilder under the de Bella banner. Jr. is in the top 10 now. Take meaningful fights when he's healthy and continue climbing up the ladder. My 2 cents worth.
Totally agree Die, Im luvin Jnrs journey and Im sure he's got it all there. Not just right now..
2 guys on completely different journeys at this point in their careers.
one is trying to establish himself in the division while honing his craft. There is still a lot of improving to be made.
the other is trying to get his career back on track after 2 losses.
there is absolutely no need for the fight to happen, and i wish Fa would stop taking to social media trying to promote the fight etc. stay focused on your journey.
(09-03-2018, 07:09 PM)African Monkey Wrote: [ -> ] (09-03-2018, 08:41 AM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (09-02-2018, 07:34 PM)African Monkey Wrote: [ -> ] (09-02-2018, 11:57 AM)diehard Wrote: [ -> ]Any truth to this, markk?
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12117572
Madness if true. Fa is nowhere near ready to take on someone like Parker. Fa has a long way to go before fighting opponents on Parker's level.
did you read the article??
Yes I did, I suppose any fight can be described a 'one step closer'. Personally, I'd like to see how Fa goes against guys like Kassi/Dawejko/Joey Abell before entertaining the thought of guys on Parker's level. Hope to see him make massive strides when he's fit and healthy next year.
Oh, and I read somewhere that Fa was offered Sergey Kuzmin? Was that true or complete rubbish haha
yeah rubbish. no offer. got offered the chinese number 1 for basically zero in china so turned down.
(09-04-2018, 11:26 PM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (09-03-2018, 07:09 PM)African Monkey Wrote: [ -> ] (09-03-2018, 08:41 AM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (09-02-2018, 07:34 PM)African Monkey Wrote: [ -> ] (09-02-2018, 11:57 AM)diehard Wrote: [ -> ]Any truth to this, markk?
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12117572
Madness if true. Fa is nowhere near ready to take on someone like Parker. Fa has a long way to go before fighting opponents on Parker's level.
did you read the article??
Yes I did, I suppose any fight can be described a 'one step closer'. Personally, I'd like to see how Fa goes against guys like Kassi/Dawejko/Joey Abell before entertaining the thought of guys on Parker's level. Hope to see him make massive strides when he's fit and healthy next year.
Oh, and I read somewhere that Fa was offered Sergey Kuzmin? Was that true or complete rubbish haha
yeah rubbish. no offer. got offered the chinese number 1 for basically zero in china so turned down.
Zhilei Zhang? Yeah definitely a high risk low reward fight there.
Sorry if I’ve missed it markk but when do you expect Junior to be our next and will it be in the US or NZ?
(09-05-2018, 04:12 PM)tm7 Wrote: [ -> ]Sorry if I’ve missed it markk but when do you expect Junior to be our next and will it be in the US or NZ?
junior is still struggling with some health issues that i may or may not disclose. as of right now we have had 3% improvement since the fight 2 months ago which is very disappointing and struggling to find the cause. he had a small procedure last thursday that will hopefully improve things dramatically but we won't know for another 3 weeks when we do the next bloods. This will be out 4th set of bloods in 3 months. Fight will be in NZ id say as a defence to WBO belt. then back to usa in new year. in saying thi will hopefully be in the states in oct/nov for a sparing camp for a high profile fight which is close to being of signed for 17th of nov or 1st dec
(09-05-2018, 12:09 AM)African Monkey Wrote: [ -> ] (09-04-2018, 11:26 PM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (09-03-2018, 07:09 PM)African Monkey Wrote: [ -> ] (09-03-2018, 08:41 AM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (09-02-2018, 07:34 PM)African Monkey Wrote: [ -> ]Madness if true. Fa is nowhere near ready to take on someone like Parker. Fa has a long way to go before fighting opponents on Parker's level.
did you read the article??
Yes I did, I suppose any fight can be described a 'one step closer'. Personally, I'd like to see how Fa goes against guys like Kassi/Dawejko/Joey Abell before entertaining the thought of guys on Parker's level. Hope to see him make massive strides when he's fit and healthy next year.
Oh, and I read somewhere that Fa was offered Sergey Kuzmin? Was that true or complete rubbish haha
yeah rubbish. no offer. got offered the chinese number 1 for basically zero in china so turned down.
Zhilei Zhang? Yeah definitely a high risk low reward fight there.
yeah was a joke. but everyone is allowed to ask i guess
(09-05-2018, 09:12 PM)markk Wrote: [ -> ] (09-05-2018, 04:12 PM)tm7 Wrote: [ -> ]Sorry if I’ve missed it markk but when do you expect Junior to be our next and will it be in the US or NZ?
junior is still struggling with some health issues that i may or may not disclose. as of right now we have had 3% improvement since the fight 2 months ago which is very disappointing and struggling to find the cause. he had a small procedure last thursday that will hopefully improve things dramatically but we won't know for another 3 weeks when we do the next bloods. This will be out 4th set of bloods in 3 months. Fight will be in NZ id say as a defence to WBO belt. then back to usa in new year. in saying thi will hopefully be in the states in oct/nov for a sparing camp for a high profile fight which is close to being of signed for 17th of nov or 1st dec
Hope it all goes well Markk. God's blessings