Comments Thread For: Miller: Joshua-Parker is 50-50; People Not Doing Parker Justice

[Abovetheclouds]

Eddie has been in his ear...

[pollywog]

He knows, just like the rest of us know, that Parker is going to get floored...

I'm pretty sure he doesn't know what you deluded AJ fanboys think you know...

So yeah, if its ok with you, Imma go with the guy who actually boxes for a living and because of it, probably knows a bit more than you, and maybe even us!

[BigZ44]

I agree. 50/50 chance...that Parker's head ends up in the Bristol Channel

[Ray*]

Yeah I think a lot of people are overlooking Parker, going on like he doesn’t exist. Yes over here and most places would have AJ the favourite to win but this “Win” isn’t a sure one. If I have to put money on it then it would obviously be on Parker. You would think AJ has already beaten Parker with the way Wilder has been talking since his win over Ortiz.

[pollywog]

I agree. 50/50 chance...that Parker's head ends up in the Bristol Channel

I lol'd...

No actually, in retrospect, it was more a cringey fake smile while shaking my head.

[landotter]

Joshua has a suspect chin. Although he is in great " shape", he looks more like a bodybuilder than a boxer. There are no muscles that can protect a glass jaw. I do respect his skills and record so far but I think Big Baby is on point with his observations. Wouldn't be surprised by a very competitive fight!

I have zero confidence in a Parker upset. At all. I actually liked Ortiz's chances against Wilder, though I just did not think Ortiz had been active enough to actually pick him. Parker is a good boxer, very disciplined in the ring. He is a good student of the sport and I see this as a true fight. But Parker brings very little spectacular to the game, and Joshua does.

But what I like about your post is pointing out Joshua's conditioning. I would love to see him shed some muscle and come in leaner. I actually think it would help his power, not hurt. I think it would help him be able to press the action more consistently over 12 rounds. That has been concerning.

[pollywog]

Joshua's conditioning. I would love to see him shed some muscle and come in leaner. I actually think it would help his power, not hurt. I think it would help him be able to press the action more consistently over 12 rounds. That has been concerning.

Ain't no one leaner then the windmill and he was looking gassed up until the final rally to put Ortiz away.

Same as AJ against Takam. Which is why I would have loved to see that fight go the distance.

It's the championship rounds that define champions.

There's no substitute for digging deep and going life or death in rounds 11 and 12.

Those rounds are as much about heart and mind as it is about conditioning.

I'd question both windmill and the giant robot in those rounds?

Oilskin Parker?...hes not only proven but never been dropped in the process.

Marinate on that for a sec...

[puroylan]

Wilder vs Parker in the fall for the undisputed HW championship.

[champion4ever]

At first I thought this fight was just a walk in the park for Anthony Joshua but now after hearing Miller speak about it he has convinced me that I should actually tune in and watch this fight. Now I am getting excited to see this one for myself.

[sammybee]

Parker is not a heavy puncher that can cause an upset.
AJ will teach him a lesson.