What's Next for Parker???

[U.K. Fight Fan]

(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.

I only give Wilder the edge in power because I believe power is relative to where you are and what type of fight it is. Wilder has the outside power but Parker has the power on the inside. I just think Wilders outside edges Parkers inside. If it turns into a phone booth fight then Wilder has zero power.
I can't recall Arreola having a lot of success. Wilder had also broke his hand and tore a muscle in his arm and still made it look pretty easy. Didn't Chris quit on his stool?
I'd disagree that his opponents have had no problems getting on the inside of Wilder. Duhaupas fought with his hands planted against his head and took horrendous punishment for limited bodywork success and eventually got beaten to a stand still. Molina had one good round where he caught Wilder. That happened in the centre of the ring, which suggests more of a lapse from Wilder rather than Molina walking him down. As you said, Stiverne didn't do anything. Mentioned Arreola previously.
Parkers dimensions are very similar to Wilders last few opponents. So what does Parker do differently to allow him to get closer and for longer than Wilders previous opposition? I don't think he's any faster on his feet. Seems quite heavy legged. Head movement? I can't remember Parker bobbing and weaving during his career so far. I don't know if he's capable of cutting the ring off effectively, I don't think he's needed to so far. No question Parker is a lot better in his punching than Wilders past opponents but is he better at getting to a position to use that - I don't think so.
Other things to bear in mind - Duhaupas, Molina and Stiverne all have longer reaches than Parker. Arreola has the same as Parker.
Parker keeps his left hand really low. Wilders money punch is the straight right.