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What's next for Joseph Parker?
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04-04-2018, 11:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-04-2018, 11:53 PM by Westywarrior.)
Here’s a tutorial for you on bridging the gap Die . Lateral movement is the key
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1kAnJn4ss6U
04-05-2018, 12:52 AM
Just my opinion:
The double jab is a great weapon to get on the inside. Closes distance. Parker's problem is his feet and what he does with them to close distance. His double jab is great but his feet don't follow him correctly. He either falls short like he did against Fury, when he got caught with some uppercuts, or he over-measures and ends up in a clinch like against Joshua. Joshua basically won the fight with his feet. Constantly positioning Parker so Parker has to keep moving, keep wasting energy and not allowing him to settle. He was balanced so when Parker did come in with a double jab he was able to take half a step back and make Parker fall short. This is why I think the second half of the fight got easier for Joshua as he had kept the pressure on Parker early on without expending much energy of his own. Good footwork doesn't have to be fast footwork. Golovkin is the best at that - not particularly fast but knows where to put his feet. Again just my opinion, but I don't know if Adam Booth or Ingle would be a good fit for Parker. Ingle doesn't really have a track record with heavyweights and Booth only has previous with Haye. Haye was abit unique in that he was a small but incredibly quick explosive heavyweight who relied more on his natural abilities, reflexes etc. I'd love to see Parker work with someone who can make him a dangerous inside fighter. Maybe he needs to get a Mexican or good US trainer as that's not really the UK style of fighting but if he was to go British then maybe Shane McGuigan or Joe Gallagher.
04-05-2018, 09:30 AM
Because Parker is one of the shorter guys he needs to change a lot because currently he fights like a tall fighter with reach. He will struggle to come forward with any of the top 5 due to reach and mediocre foot work, they will just time him and keep him out. The Blue print to beat Parker is out there now and he needs to change a few things up to get back to the top.
04-05-2018, 12:51 PM
Britain ready to welcome back 'sportsman-like' Joseph Parker as Kiwi plots his return
Joseph Parker isn't feeling too blue about his loss to Anthony Joshua and is already plotting a return to the United Kingdom to get his career back on track. Joseph Parker has received a ringing endorsement to his credentials in Britain as he plots a comeback via the United Kingdom. Parker lost his WBO belt but certainly not his mana when he was beaten by Anthony Joshua by a unanimous points decision in their world heavyweight unification bout in Cardiff last Sunday (NZT). The 26-year-old is eager to get back in the mix and, having invested heavily in making a name in the lucrative UK scene over the last 18 months, that is the market they will target. It seems the feeling is mutual and Parker's tag as being the only fighter to take Joshua the distance over 21 professional fights makes him marketable there. Sky Sports UK, the host broadcaster of the massive fight against Joshua, signalled plenty of respect of Parker in the aftermath and said Parker had "left a good impression inside and outside the ring and should be welcomed back". "Parker's future will hopefully be in the UK," wrote James Dielhenn for Sky Sports. "He has already spent plenty of training time in London, as well as Vegas, and would be a welcome addition to the burgeoning heavyweight scene. There will be plenty of contenders who will not fancy welcoming him back. "But the rest of us should embrace the idea. Before boxing Joshua he openly expressed an interest in sharing a post-fight pint. We don't know if they ever sat down for a beer but Parker, a genuinely good man, wouldn't be short of takers if he returns." Trainer Kevin Barry believes Joseph Parker will be back at the top of the heavyweight division in no time at all. There are plenty of options in terms of British opponents for Parker's promoter David Higgins to work through with Eddie Hearn, the Matchroom Boxing boss who has a stable of fighters around his superstar Joshua and provides massive revenue to Sky Sports with his promotions. If Parker can't headline an act in Britain there are already suggestions he could feature as the main undercard to the heavyweight division's ultimate unification bout that looks certain to be delivered between Joshua and Deontay Wilder in the British summer at Wembley, another stadium fight that will attract around 90,000. Sky Sports has no doubts that Parker will rebound from the first loss of his career. He showed he had the talent and age was on his side. "Parker more than played his part in what ultimately became another stage in Joshua's journey, and will not be consigned to history like some of his previous conquests," the article continued. "It must not be taken for granted the impressive progress that Parker has made in his career. Two years younger than Joshua at 26, he has already won and defended a world title and is good enough to come again. He will do. "To have fought on such a stage at his young age, particularly having come from a small nation that is not associated with the epicentre of boxing, is testament to Parker." The family-orientated Parker clearly left a mark as he politely obliged to a mountain of British interviews in the lead-up to the clash that intensified over fight week in London and Cardiff. "Parker is a sportsman-like representative of a nation that has produced many others on the rugby and cricket pitches. He imposed his identity onto this event; the haka at the weigh-in and presence of Samoan high chiefs were memorable, while his mum and dad beamed proudly in Cardiff all week. "Sure, there were brief interludes when nice guy Parker's mask slipped - Joshua confronted some pre-fight jibes saying 'I don't respect that'. But Parker hadn't arrived to gift-wrap his world championship belt to Joshua, he was a serious opponent who intended serious harm and, once or twice, told us so. "Overall he reminded us, as Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko did, that it's possible to approach a fight of such magnitude with decorum." The article also had more than a kind word or two for the "eccentric" Higgins. "His big brother-little brother relationship with Eddie Hearn has been an enjoyable side-note to the past few weeks. Higgins ultimately did his job to secure his man a chance at Joshua, and his rivalry with Hearn has been largely tongue-in-cheek and jovial. Higgins screaming 'Parker has never been down' while being booed by thousands of Joshua supporters at the weigh-in was a vintage display that had Hearn smiling. Now it's over, they might admit a soft spot for one another." Parker and his team have already indicated they are serious about getting back into business. They will take a short break – Parker is eager to spend time with his own young family and do a bit of fishing while the autumn warmth remains – before returning to training, determined to quickly pick up on the excellent fitness levels he achieved in preparing to face Joshua. Parker didn't do enough against Joshua to earn an immediate rematch - the matter of gaining the fourth and final belt from Wilder is the obvious target for the big Brit. But if he can return to his winning ways and work his way back into a mandatory challenger's position, Parker seems destined to get back in the ring with Joshua at some stage. If Joshua can keep knocking out his subsequent opponents, the man he couldn't floor will have increasing appeal. There were also some kind words for Parker from Hughie Fury on Thursday (NZT). Fury had given a bitter reaction to his loss to Parker in Manchester last September, maintaining he had beaten the Kiwi despite the judges handing a points decision to Parker. But Fury was full of praise for both Joshua and Parker, saying Joshua deserved "credit" for his victory and achievements and describing Parker as "a world class fighter" whom he had respect for. @anthonyfjoshua congratulations on your win. The win is what’s important & credit where it’s due ‘ every fighter inc my self wants be their one day. Well done on your achievements. ??
04-05-2018, 01:17 PM
(04-04-2018, 11:52 PM)Westywarrior Wrote: Here’s a tutorial for you on bridging the gap Die . Lateral movement is the key I watched it, but not a word on the double jab and getting inside. My question remains: Ok, you throw a double jabs, then what do you do to get inside? Why is this better than slipping a jab, getting inside, and then throwing combinations? Or a simple jab like Klit did, blinding AJ, and then a straight right to knock him down. Yes, a double jab is good if you have the reach, but Joe didn't. So AJ throwing double jabs and hitting Parker with each one keeps him at range.
04-05-2018, 02:01 PM
Klitschko had an all time great 1-2 die, Parker has nowhere near the same level of jab nor power in his right hand.
Imo joe needs to work on his feet in order to close distance quickly without sprinting in
04-05-2018, 02:20 PM
Yes, yes, yes. Klit and AJ have good reach. A double jab. Yes. But not Joe.
04-05-2018, 03:45 PM
(04-05-2018, 01:17 PM)diehard Wrote:(04-04-2018, 11:52 PM)Westywarrior Wrote: Here’s a tutorial for you on bridging the gap Die . Lateral movement is the key Jo uses his double jab as a defensive weapon. It scores points if it lands and keeps his opponent at bay. Jo flicks his jab out so its not powerful like Wlads.
04-05-2018, 03:50 PM
Jo flicked his double Jab out but it was more of a stay away from me... and it worked. Aj was hesitant to come in. Double jab can be used offensively if you circle and have good enough footwork to fire off on a new angle. Jo doesn't have that kind of foot work though. He has a lot to work on offensively. New coach needed here big time.
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