Media in NZ is reporting that Parker has split from Kevin Barry.
Honestly, I didn't think he would be able to do it. Barry and his wife has been essentially family to Parker for so many years, I thought the attachment would be too hard for Parker to break.
But I am relieved it's finally done. Parker has gone as far as he could under Barry and it was time to change.
:D:D:D Happy for him, about time. I said this to another poster on here over the last 24 hours. His performance need to be reviewed because it was terrible.
Should have done so years back. KB is good for getting fighters to a certain level then they seem to just hit a roadblock and begin to become stagnant where they should be just entering their primes/peaks.
For as many tools and physical attributes Parker has he don't half look flat and disinterested almost far too often.
Not even because he is hot right now but I think Eddy Reyneso would really compliment Parkers style and help get the best out of him.
Parker is a talented lad, I think if it's true its the smart move aslong as he picks his next one sensibly.
Its a shame though, there's always seemed to of been a strong bond between them, if true I hope its been an amicable split.
Might be a little too late - I remember when Parker was an up-and-coming prospect, it doesn't look like much has been added to his game since then. Hopefully he can pull things around though.