Comments Thread For: Joseph Parker-Junior Fa - Deal Reached, December 11, Spark Arena

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A deal has been reached for the New Zealand grudge match between heavyweights Joseph Parker and Junior Fa. The two sides have been engaged in negotiations for more than six months - and they were finally able to square away all of the disagreements over money and even the gloves.
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[Iamsmoke89]

Parker use to be a contender seem to be starting over to me

[Earl-Hickey]

I had some hopes for Junior Fa as a pro thought he may be something of a dark horse but so far he's been real dissapointing and almost never looks impressive even against a very low level of opponent.

This fight makes financial sense in NZ as they can sell it as a grudge match but it really doesn't do much for Parkers career.

Considering Parker lost a close decision to lose his title over 2 years ago, the last 2 years of his career hasn't been impressive, he strikes me as a fighter who has lost his hunger after a couple of multi million dollar paydays and is just going through the motions now.

[Rockybigblower]

I had some hopes for Junior Fa as a pro thought he may be something of a dark horse but so far he's been real dissapointing and almost never looks impressive even against a very low level of opponent.

This fight makes financial sense in NZ as they can sell it as a grudge match but it really doesn't do much for Parkers career.

Considering Parker lost a close decision to lose his title over 2 years ago, the last 2 years of his career hasn't been impressive, he strikes me as a fighter who has lost his hunger after a couple of multi million dollar paydays and is just going through the motions now.

Much like Tua vs Cameron although this one will likely have half the violence.

[Earl-Hickey]

Much like Tua vs Cameron although this one will likely have half the violence.

I guess with corona virus situation now Is as good a time as any to get this one over with.

[Marchegiano]

Does anyone really give a ****? JP gets pushed hard but I don't know any and never have known any JP fans. Plenty think he's a good HW but there is no JP crew like the Furious, the Joshua Protection League, or the Bombzquad.

Seems like JP's number one fans are the Media ***s.

[GBP4LIFE]

No one cares outside of NZ

[joe strong]

Parker use to be a contender seem to be starting over to me

Pretty normal for a guy who lost 2 big fights to take a step back & rebuild a little. Flores, Leapai, Winters & now Fa are good rebuilding fights. Fa is the WBO #6 so it is a big fight for both. Parker can’t afford to lose. If he beats Fa you can bet he will be in line for another big fight.

[ShoulderRoll]

Yes! Finally!

The fight we've all been waiting for.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Parker knows what he is doing. He is fighting the guys he can beat comfortably while waiting on another title shot.