Joseph Parker on Elbow Issue, Solomon Haumono Bout, More
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker is battling an elbow issue he believes reduced his power to 75 percent for his win over Carlos Takam.
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Whyte: Joseph Parker's Power is Overrated, I'd Knock Him Out!
Boxer Joseph Parker's points victory over Carlos Takam has left one leading contender distinctly underwhelmed and clamouring for a shot at the New Zealander.
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Joseph Parker Beats Carlos Takam: CompuBox Punch Stats
Joseph Parker's opponent in this IBF heavyweight title eliminator, the 35-year-old Carlos Takam, represented a big step up in competition as well as in scheduled distance. Thanks in part to Takam's inability to maintain a consistent pace, especially in rounds 10 and 11 after Takam closed the connect gap to 89-87 overall and 75-67 power, Parker was able to navigate his way to a slim but deserved decision (116-112 twice, 115-113).
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Joseph Parker Edges Carlos Takam In Heavyweight Title Eliminator
Joseph Parker officially moved into title contention after surviving a stiff test from veteran contender Carlos Takam in their heavyweight title eliminator Saturday evening at Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau City, New Zealand. Scores were 116-112 (twice) and 115-113 in favor of Parker, the unbeaten local hero who is now the mandatory challenger to the heavyweight title held by England's Anthony Joshua.
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Trainer: When Parker is at His Best, Nobody Competes With Him
Veteran boxing trainer Kevin Barry believes he has someone "special" on his hands in Joseph Parker but admits it will take a special performance to see off Carlos Takam and set up a world title challenge.
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Hearn: Carlos Takam Fight Will Show if Joseph Parker is Real Deal
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn is eager to see if Joseph Parker is the "real deal" when the rising Kiwi heavyweight takes on Carlos Takam. Parker and Takam square off in south Auckland on Saturday night in an IBF eliminator.
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Trainer: Takam Will Bring Out The Best in Joseph Parker
The New Zealand-Samoan heavyweight boxer, Joseph Parker, stands just one fight away from a crack at a world title. The 35 year-old Takam boasts an impressive record of 33 wins, two losses and a draw, while Parker is undefeated in his 18 fights, 16 by way of knockout.
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Tyson Fury Backs Joseph Parker To Overcome Carlos Takam
Controversial world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury believes Joseph Parker has the skills to beat Carlos Takam and move in line for a title bid. Parker and Takam clash in south Auckland on Saturday night in an IBF eliminator with the winner getting mandatory rights to challenge for the belt currently worn by Britain's Anthony Joshua.
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Haye: Parker Facing Better Foe Than Anyone Wilder, Joshua Faced
Joseph Parker isn't being sucked into the hype of his fight against an opponent rated more dangerous than anyone current world champions Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder have fought.
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Haye Warns That Takam Will Be Tough Task For Parker
Former world heavyweight champion David Haye has spelled out the dangers Joseph Parker faces against Carlos Takam in their IBF eliminator this weekend.
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