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

[Joseph]

So what in Zeus' ******** actually happened to Parker vs Zhang II?

[benplace]

I was hoping to see Dubois vs Jake Paul in a bare knuckle match next.

[Curtis2]

As much as I hate to say this but, There’s much indication that Joshua is suffering from CTE from the head damage he’s experienced. As his manager, who the hell do you match him with safe from more head punch damage?

[tokon]

So February is ok for Dubois but too soon for Joshua. Wonder why . . . .

[TheOneAboveAll]

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

Huh? Parker jumping queue past Zhang? I recall Parker beating Zhang.

[IronDanHamza]

Makes sense.

Dubois and team will see at as a very winnable fight I’d imagine and Parker is the highest ranked opponent that’s available.

[CPNUTKnockoutFreshMart]

Sounds good to me.
WAR BIG DOOBIE !

[hugh grant]

Huh? Parker jumping queue past Zhang? I recall Parker beating Zhang.

When Parker beat zhang, ddd wasn't champ. Joyce might as well get a shot ahead of parker, as Joyce best parker. How about dillian whyte too as he best parker?
Zhang waited longest and has been patient

[JeBron Lamez]

Zhang is more deserving.

You don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

[PRINCEKOOL]

Anthony Joshua should of taken the immediate rematch vs Daniel Dubois II 'I would not be surprised if Joseph Parker beats Daniel Dubois, and quite easily. And I will make this statement, many months out from the potential fight'.

It is almost crystal clear, stylistically which type of tactical fight is going to pose Dubois great difficulty 'Both Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker, can execute that level of fight'.

On Anthony Joshua's worst night vs Daniel Dubois, STILL all the signs were on display 'Daniel Dubois may be a aggressive and dangerous fighter in the opening rounds of a fight. But I honestly believe that he is front runner, in all of his top level fights he has shown this to be the case'.

'He was done against Joe Joyce by the mid rounds, regardless of the injury, Joyce was turning the fight around the more the fight progressed. And he was done against Oleksandr Uysk by the mid rounds. If his opponent's survive his aggression a power, in the first half of the fight. And they are also landing punches on Dubois, every-time he has been in that situation at top level he has been beaten. Jarrell Miller skill for skill is not a top level fighter, so that win really does prove his ability in this area of boxing at World or Elite level'.

The signs where there on display against Anthony Joshua 'Joshua on is worst night, round 2, round 3, round 4, round 5? Anthony Joshua was finding his way back into the fight. From a share physiological perspective, he was actually getting stronger round by round. Anthony Joshua uncharacteristically against Daniel Dubois, seemed to suddenly abandon his usual measured and very analytic approach to fighting. Joshua is measured before he launches his attacks'

Anthony Joshua against Daniel Dubois was not measured or very analytical, and that is why skill for skill 'He fought one of his worst ever professional boxing fights'. Joshua made unforced errors, and his usual solid boxing fundamentals were not on point'.

Both Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker, have been criticised throughout their careers 'For ether being to analytical in the ring, or measured in how they fight. Which makes them appear less aggressive, and quite methodical at times'.

But those traits, in my opinion? Lead and create the type of temperament, and composure that a fighter needs to beat Daniel Dubois 'If Anthony Joshua had just fought his usual default fight vs Dubois, which is the style of fighting that has influenced many people into thinking he is somewhat traumatized from his past losses. The Irony is that this version of Anthony Joshua, may have been a by far more difficult fight for Daniel Dubois. Fundamentally skill for skill he was very solid, and conscious of not making technical mistakes. And when Anthony Joshua was aggressive, his offensive attacks were applied agression. Joshua's attacks were very rarely just reactive moves that occurred in the moment, he was always attempting to analyse then produce a move'.

It was very difficult for Anthony Joshua's opponent's, to ether incite him into a brawl 'Or to get him to drop and abandon his default tactical fight'.

Note: But on September 21st 2024 'Anthony Joshua completely abandoned that version of himself. Joshua was extremely reactive, he was not really measured with any of his attacks. And he clearly was not analysing the action, to the same level he has done during past fights. Joshua threw a lead uppercut, while wading forward vs Dubois with his defenses down. Totally uncharacteristic behaviour from Anthony Joshua, even before pre Andy Ruiz Junior I. Anthony Joshua may have shown a lot of courage and resolve vs Daniel Dubois, but skill for skill the performance was his worst ever fight in the professional ranks since he become a Champion.

I will state it right now, do not be surprised in the sightless 'If Joseph Parker beats Daniel Dubois easy. Parker just like Joshua, is a very measured fighter. Joseph Parker innately is very rarely a reactive fighter, he likes to analyse his way through a fight. This style of fighting can make those fighters appear less aggressive, but? When they decide to attack, their offense can have more of a impact. In terms of efficiency, a higher frequency of their attacks may be more accurate or able to inflict damage'.

Joseph Parker is similar to Anthony Joshua, but there is difference between them 'And it is a crucial factor in this potential fight'.

Parker never at any point in his career, has been he been considered wrecking machine 'Anthony Joshua has, and he was once upon a time. When he was fighting while relying more on his instincts. That version of Anthony Joshua is still inside of his core, and a flash of this Joshua attempted to returned on September 21st 2024'.

I am very certain that Joseph Parker after all these years of fighting with a measured style 'Parker is not going to abandon his temperament, and composure vs Daniel Dubois. Parker's team around him is too good, they have vast amount of experience. And Parker himself, has been a World Champion before'.

In that style of fight, there is a high likely-hood that Daniel Dubois does not deck or hurt Parker badly in the opening rounds 'Dubois may be winning the fight on pure aggression in the opening rounds. But once the fight reaches round 5, round 6 and round 7. The fight may be done for Daniel Dubois'.

To conclude: Daniel Dubois is a solid fighter and worthy IBF World Heavyweight Champion 'Stylistically I don't think he is a complete fighter. And also I believe he is front runner. Dubois has displayed courage, resolve and determination with all his recent performances. But I am not being so quick, to rate him skill for skill super highly'.

Dubois took his opportunity vs Joshua 'But those same opportunities, and technical mistakes. There is a high likely-hood that they will not appear in fight vs Joseph Parker 'His team around him are too good. Andy Lee in my opinion, is going to be aware of how to fight Daniel Dubois'.

Daniel Dubois seems like a fighter, who has the ability to ether win fights in a very impressive manner vs the correct style 'Or he will lose extremely badly'.

Anthony Joshua and his team, should have made the immediate rematch 'Daniel Dubois's boxing story and rise to being a World Heavyweight Champion is inspiring. But stylistically I think he is there for the taking vs a more complete Heavyweight fighter' etc.