What's Next for Parker???

[diehard]

(01-12-2017, 11:17 AM)Infern0 Wrote:

(01-12-2017, 02:51 AM)U.K. Fight Fan Wrote: Wilder beats Parker right now. 7 inch reach and 3 inch height advantages.  Even though I think both have questionable footwork I'd say Wilder has the quicker feet. Definitely the more athletic.  I don't know how Parker gets close to Wilder. Parkers weaknesses play right into Wilder imo. Slow feet, limited head movement and poor defence plus the physical disadvantages.  Parker has better hand speed and punch technique/variety but how does he get close enough to land while avoiding Wilder long punches.  I'd give Wilder the power edge too.

I'd give wilder more than just an edge in power.

But parker could walk him down, a shot chris areolla did it, I can't think of a fighter other than Stiverne that had problems getting close to wilder. It's just a question of what they do when they get there.

Exactly. Parker's problem won't be getting to him. It'll be taking Wilder's shot on the exchanges. Parker will need a good chin, and know when to stay in the pocket and when to get out. I give Wilder the edge, but just.