To be fair, Povetkin has a granite chin that has proven to be world-class, but Takam hasn't exactly shown any ability to KO high level opponents either. Don't get me wrong, Takam is a decent chance to win this and is definitely a step up from Parker's previous opponents and perhaps Takam's experience is an intangible factor that helps him. They avoided him because there were simply safer options to explore.
It doesn't mean Parker isn't the favourite here though, and it doesn't negate Parker's natural advantages.
"But should it happen the other way I hope you guys are ready for the abuse and the exposed calls that will follow"
I'll be happy to take it if Parker loses, they're just words on the internet lol. At least I'm willing to make a call rather than playing it safe by saying this is a "50/50" fight when it's not, as if there's some sort of shame in getting a sports call wrong.
It doesn't mean Parker isn't the favourite here though, and it doesn't negate Parker's natural advantages.
"But should it happen the other way I hope you guys are ready for the abuse and the exposed calls that will follow"
I'll be happy to take it if Parker loses, they're just words on the internet lol. At least I'm willing to make a call rather than playing it safe by saying this is a "50/50" fight when it's not, as if there's some sort of shame in getting a sports call wrong.