Comments Thread For: Zhilei Zhang: I Will Put Mental, Physical Pressure On Parker, But Better Than Joe Joyce Did

[James]

So how is Parker supposed to defeat Zhang? Run? Once again Joe’s lack of power is going to play the major role and factor in this fight.

What’s worse is that he lacks real punching power to keep Zhilei off him. He has a good chin but yet he is still very hittable.

This fight won’t last the distance. I’ve got Zhang winning by way of KO in the 10th round.

I agree. Joe has no power, and ZZ has strong chin. I only disagree that Joe has good chin. ZZ Will test him.

[JakeTheBoxer]

this is the wrong strategy for Parker. ZZ will gas if he has to chase. he needs to cautiously stalk and counter-punch.

Yes. Zhang`s gas tank sucks.

[James]

Hrgovic beat Zhang, but people say Hrgovic sucks, so I don`t know. IMO Parker already IS ready for anybody.

Parker proved that. he already fought almost them all. It seems other heavyweights exist so that they can fight Joe Parker at some point.

Parker lost to White, Joshua (he did not even try to fight Joshua back then, he just tried to lose with receiving as much as possible less damadge) and Joe Joyce. He has beat Ruiz but it was split decission, and Wilder who is probably lost his motivator and focus... He won Chisora with split decission... Based on that I can not say that Parker is ready for anybody. He is willing to face anybody and that is different and I respect him for that. In reality he is missing power and guys Like Joshua, Fury, ZZ, Hrgovic, Sanchez can KO him.

Regarding Hrgovic he survived ZZ big punches, and he hits really hard. Parker can only wish that he hits hard as Hrgovic. People can say what they want but if you are objective you must admit that Hrgovic is not tested because he did not fight top contenders. He will make a statement about him self when he will fight for IBF title and later. Until then we can only talk and talk...

[pollywog]

I agree. Joe has no power, and ZZ has strong chin. I only disagree that Joe has good chin. ZZ Will test him.

How's that belly of Zhangs ? Is it as strong as his chin. ?

I think Oilskin's gonna test it for sure!

[Roberto Vasquez]

This is a good fight. I see it as 50/50 at the moment. We know who Parker is but Zhnag is unproven. If I had to choose a winner it would be Parker. Zhang does have that huge power though.... Interesting fight!

[James]

How's that belly of Zhangs ? Is it as strong as his chin. ?

I think Oilskin's gonna test it for sure!

He can try to test his belly. But he need to be careful of ZZ fast hands.

And I forgot to write one important fact, both of them are full of confidence which is good for the fight.

[pollywog]

He can try to test his belly. But he need to be careful of ZZ fast hands.

And I forgot to write one important fact, both of them are full of confidence which is good for the fight.

Shifu Lee will have a plan to counter the fast hands, bearing in mind Parker's are faster.

It will be a great fight. Much better than i believe the A-Side Joshy cross over exhibition vs the muscly MMA guy.

[Boro]

Zhang certainly isn't going to make him wear down the same way Joyce did, Joyce does it by overwhelming amount of punches thrown with his slow lead (Pb) hands and physical presence.

Zhang has the physical presence but he doesn't have the stamina to overwhelm with volume though his surprising hand speed may be enough.

Quite frankly I see a cagey affair if Parker use his attributes properly in the early rounds and winning on points, now if he decides to do what he done against Joyce he'll get stopped again.

[Jack_sh*t]

Parker lost to White, Joshua (he did not even try to fight Joshua back then, he just tried to lose with receiving as much as possible less damadge) .

I disagree.. With AJ's obvious height & reach advantage, Parker needed to get in and work on the inside. He had the right gameplan and slipped a lot of AJ's attacks, but every time he got inside the referee, Giuseppe Quartarone, stepped in and broke them. I feel the fight would have been far more competitive with a decent ref, he really spoiled the fight. Wouldn't be at all surprised if he earned himself a fat, shady bonus that night.

[Boxviewer]

lol he hasn't improved.

Joyce was always better than Deontay.

correct, any top guy will look great vs Wilder.