Comments Thread For: Joseph Parker leads the way for Daniel Dubois after Anthony Joshua rules himself out

[El_Mero]

Don't mind this fight at all. Parker deserves it. If Dubois beats him his star shines even brighter

[Smash]

eddie will never look at AJ the same way after he refused to activate his rematch clause

[Boro]

I like it but wonder if either of these guys will get a shot at the fading Usyk or Fury afterwards.

[BrankoB]

Joseph Parker has definitely deserved this fight and should be at the front of the queue. No arguments. As a boxing fan, I would probably rather watch Zhang and Dubois trying to take each other's heads off in a wild gun fight. First six rounds would be memorable (or as long as it lasts).

[Willow The Wisp]

Let Zhang fight ddd. Parker has had ups and downs in his career, blowing hot and cold at times, so just because Parker is fortunate to eventually find some form don't mean should jump queue. Don't mean he should have first shot.
Why didn't Zhang get shot after beating Joyce x2? If Zhang beats ddd, Zhang can promise Parker 1st chance

I agree. Zhang is a more deserved challenger, and brings a much larger fanbase as well.
Zhang effectively remains undefeated at this time, IMO.

That said; Parker is right up there in the ratings, and Dubois - Parker is an excellent match up.

I'd like to see Joyce regain the form that allowed him to one-sidedly KO both.

Joshua has chosen wisely here.

[Marchegiano]

That's a good ass fight I am much more excited about than the AJ fight. No disrespect to Joshua, he'd done a great job getting himself in position and 100% is talented enough to catch Danny slipping, BUT, JP's changed the way he boxes quite a lot and I'd like to see how far this version goes.

Wardley's a good fight too though bro. I wouldn't mind Triple D's snubbing the old-gins to fight younger up coming HWs in the top ten. How long a dude like JP got in this sport anyway? Wardley though ... could be the next piece of the top spots of HW real soon.

[steeve steel]

eddie will never look at AJ the same way after he refused to activate his rematch clause

I pretty sure it's Hearn that told him not to take the rematch. More money against Fury.

[landotter]

In my humble unimportant opinion and in the fantasy world I choose to live in as a boxing fan, Usyk is still undisputed and Fury is fighting for this title so in a way I just see this as a big money opportunity. I prefer Parker because the man has earned it. Zhang is 100% fine if the politics get in the way and Parker does not get it.

[hugh grant]

I agree. Zhang is a more deserved challenger, and brings a much larger fanbase as well.
Zhang effectively remains undefeated at this time, IMO.

That said; Parker is right up there in the ratings, and Dubois - Parker is an excellent match up.

I'd like to see Joyce regain the form that allowed him to one-sidedly KO both.

Joshua has chosen wisely here.

Yes, Zhang brings more spectators, and I'm sure ddd wants many to watch fight, so Zhang is better pick.
Plus parker has been given enough opportunities, I mean how many vacant titles has Parker fought for and won? Parker and ddd will happen in future, they are young enough

[thack]

There was no rematch clause for Joshua that much was clear but Dan and Frank knew a rematch would be the heftiest payday for Dan , so would have jumped at that. Rumours coming from Joshua's side is that he picked up some injuries from the fight so can't be ready for feb , sounds like bollocks to me , he was destroyed and would be again . Outside of Fury /Usyk Dan is the man and either Zhang or Parker would fit the bill . On the war side , I'd say Zhang would have a good chance of taking out Dan and Parker would have a chance of moving and nicking it on points . Both very watchable.