I think you guys are overstating Takam's chances. This is not a 50/50 fight. Sure, he has a chance because he's big, fit and has a high output, but he doesn't have the same tools that Parker has. Parkers combination work, hand-speed of course and probably has an edge in the power department and footwork as well.
I don't rate Takam's power, so I doubt he'll be able to KO Parker with one punch, so the only way he does get a KO is by accumulating those power punches and because of Parkers advantage in speed, size and boxing skills I think it's unlikely he'll be able to do that.
Anyway, you're right that this will be a good fight as Takam is still a real chance to win, but I rate the odds as 70/30 in Parkers favour.
My pick is Parker by 8th round KO, but I do get the sneaking suspicion it could go to the cards.
I don't rate Takam's power, so I doubt he'll be able to KO Parker with one punch, so the only way he does get a KO is by accumulating those power punches and because of Parkers advantage in speed, size and boxing skills I think it's unlikely he'll be able to do that.
Anyway, you're right that this will be a good fight as Takam is still a real chance to win, but I rate the odds as 70/30 in Parkers favour.
My pick is Parker by 8th round KO, but I do get the sneaking suspicion it could go to the cards.