Why so much negativity for Parker?

[The Gambler1981]

Takam is decent and Parker certainly did enough to win. It wouldn't be what I would call impressive but he got the job done and can look to improve.

[dan_cov]

Thing is he is just 24, had a rather limited amateur career and only had limited rounds as a pro. He has time on his side. He isn't the finished article, no 24yr old is he probably hasn't even finished filling out yet.

I do think most of the top fighters beat him currently but he probably has a higher ceiling than just about all of them.

Good learning experience against a highly experienced & tough vet. He can take a lot from that and far more so than these other HWs can fighting duds that predictably get blown out inside a round or two. Nobody learns **** from that.

[Someone88]

Agree with the TS and some of the other posters. Takam is a better opponent than Wilder and Joshua has faced. Sure Parker struggled but he can learn from it, but he'll have to progress if he wants to beat the best. He has the potential but time will tell.

[RiC-DiC]

Takam showed that if Joshua can keep his hands up and not trade with Parker, he could outbox him. Then again, Joshua probably has worse stamina.. I'd still pick Parker to stop Joshua just cause of the superior speed and chin.

[fourtheboys96]

Because people only appreciate boxers KOing the Whyte, Martin, Molina, Dehaupas,

[Quiksilva]

Harsh to say but let's be realistic... Joshua would knock Parker out.

[Gazzatron]

Because people only appreciate boxers KOing the Whyte, Martin, Molina, Dehaupas,

It's a strange world we live in. Everyone complains about mismatches and wants competitive fights and when actually get one they are disapponted and the fighters just aren't very good because there was no spectacular knock out.
It was a good fight where the seasoned pro was essentially beaten by pure speed and athleticism mixed with some skill and desire.
These are the fights Parker needs in order to improve and if he can improve on the negatives he will be a major player in the division.
He needs to shorten his combos and use his jab more. If he can learn to get in with his jab and throw a 2/3/4 punch combo and then get out and tie up on the ropes he can be a force
He can take a punch which is good because I can't see him becoming a defensive genius but with the tools he has, he can reach the top echelon. I can also see him taking a loss and coming back up when he's 28/29.
I'm looking forward to seeing how he progresses.

[kilojay505]

i think that fight was nothing more or nothing less than expected Parker is not a KO artist but neither was Ali....

[Zaroku]

Parker fought hard. He beat a good opponent. It was a learning experience for sure.

[sicko]

Because people can't respect more than 1 fighter in a division apparently, so if you're a Wilder, Joshua or Fury fans, out of your own insecurities you have to disrespect and down grade any fighter that could eventually be a threat to your favorite fighter lol

I like Parker, Fury, Joshua and Wilder and if all 4 are good then guess what, that means the Heavyweight Division is going to be a Excellent Division going forward