I'm a fan of Joseph Parker but calling out Dillian Shyte? Come on JP

[STREET CLEANER]

Easy UK money. Whyte is diminished unless he juices again and Parker is not going to let him use his weight on him again.

This fight does not appeal me, Parker has major momentum and Whyte has zero, it is like digging a name fighter to fight in the UK. I don't understand how some are excited for this fight.

[BoxingParadigm]

He's earned the right to avenge that loss from Whyte.

[PRINCEKOOL]

For all those people claiming that Parker now deserves a easy fight 'I think that just shows the standard which people hold Parker to, which is a lower standard than Anthony Joshua'

Joseph Parker has not been a World Champion for almost 6 years 'And during those 6 years, he has pretty much lost all of his biggest fights until recently vs Wilder and Zhang'.

So eventually, Parker has won some big fights in his career 'And now people want him to run away back to European level?'.

Note: Fighting Dillian Whyte right now, looks like a good move 'It appears to be a easier fight compared to his recent challenges'.

But people also must understand, that Whyte is most likely going to improve his form 'Especially if he fights Parker'.

Parker is at the stage of his career now, where 'Certain people are claiming he is a top-3 Heavyweight in the game on current form. And the reason why people have this perception, is because nobody can deny? Parker's two last wins, have been great wins in terms of who he has beaten'.

The way Parker has been winning his recent fights of late 'Suggest, that he is not going to just turn up and obliterated his opponents at a certain level. If Parker fights at a good level, then the fights are highly likely to be distance fights'.

I don't think a win over the distance vs Whyte 'Would be considered a great win for Parker. And Whyte would most likely make the fight very competitive'.

When I speak right now, I am directly speaking to Parker's hardcore fans and people who 'Rate Parker as a top-3 to top-4 Heavyweight'.

If all you guys rate Parker as one of the best Heavyweights in the division 'Then you need to understand this'.

At Elite and World Level, it is not just about winning 'It is also about how you win'. And the facts of Parker's performances and recent wins 'Are that they may be great statistically on paper, but when we really check the action and analyse his performances? They are not sending ShockWaves around the World'.

In comparison Anthony Joshua's performances have sent shock waves not only around the boxing world, but the entire combat sporting world.

Anthony Joshua has just obliterated Francis Ngannou 'A fighter who was up until that point in his combat career appearing, to be invulnerable to physical attacks'.

Such was the extreme of Joshua's victory it has sent shockwaves around the world 'Those shockwaves have altered the perception that fighters have of Ngannou. Whether Ngannou decides to continue in boxing or mixed martial arts, fighters are going to be confronting him differently now'.

Parker in reality his performances in terms of the action, are not at this level 'Parker's performances are not sending shockwaves around the world'.

Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua 'At some point in all of their careers, they have all sent shockwaves around world'.

I just believe for the type of fighter Parker is, and the momentum he has built up in his career 'He needs to be matched in World level fights'.

Because if Parker fights back at European Level 'Many of those fights will most likely be distance fights, and competitive'. Those type of performances are not going to build momentum.

I think a rematch with Joyce, is a good fight to make 'And I believe even if Parker wins that fight over the distance, that would be rated as great performance'.

So for me Parker's next moves should be a World level fight, or just a ticking over fight 'Where he is expected to blast his opponent out'.

I believe fighters at the level of Whyte, can potentially inflicted damage of Parker's recent momentum 'Because Whyte is not really a World level fighter on current form, but stylistically it will most likely be a difficult fight' etc.

[Willow The Wisp]

He went life and death with late replacement Martin. I think his handlers will be very picky about his future opponents.

maybe he should fight Sanchez - Kabayel winner.

Think Anderson is fully ready for those two?
Not if I were managing. Ajagba and Makhmudov weren't.

Right now, with Anderson an "at rist" personality as well as a high-value American hope, I'd pump the brakes on increasing opponent quality and yet keep him very busy in the ring.
Cassius Chaney, Kubrat Pulev, Michael Hunter, Jermaine Franklin, Joe Cusumano, Stephen Shaw, Simon Kean, Jonathan Guidry, Frazer Clarke or Francis Ngannou would be a good level to feast on for the next 18 months, IMO. None of them are pushovers, and he would continue to try new techniques and grow.
Rushing a fighter seems good for the fans, but a manager's job is cultivation.

[pollywog]

If the Desert Turki wants to see Parker virtually end Whyte's career, like he has Wilder and Zhang, then I'll watch.

A Whyte rematch would be more about setting the record straight and avenging the loss.

Though if there were just one rematch to do that it would be to face Joshy again with a competent ref on neutral territory.

Hearn has always been too scared to do that because all things bejng equal. Parker beats Joshua.

[Willow The Wisp]

He deserves a soft touch. He’s earned it and he could use a stay busy fight for easy money.

If he wants to milk his position a bit, I dont see a problem in that. He has already faced two killers back to back so why shouldnt he be able to take a breather? Take a tune up until the big fishes are available.

I agree with this guy. Two killers in a row, and now long time top 10er Whyte isn't "good enough "?

Boxing fans, man. wow.

Feed Francis Ngannou to Parker.
Harmless bush league hype job, easy, high visibility one punch win, even for moderate puncher Parker.