Joseph Parker

[Veritas]

Thanks diehard, appreciate the welcome.

Cheers Shamrock - will certainly say gidday should paths cross.

gothenaki - like that list you posted and you are so right - 'He's only young, and has plenty of time..'

Joseph is an apprentice in the world of professional heavyweight boxing. Duco need to grasp this fact. Their hype and outright BS regarding Parker's opponents, his world rankings and eventual title shot run the risk of undermining the credibility of Parker's campaign. The mention of an even higher ranking if he can - beat his toughest opponent to date - German Heavyweight Champion (oh boy!) - say no more..

Duco will be looking in the mirror shortly as they get to grips with a significant drop off in pay per view customers. Credibility is everything.

Instead of the bs contender this and challenger that Duco should;

1. Find the best coach possible to impart the skills he desperately needs.
2. Match him with creditable older pros - previous champs (national/international) and contenders. These guys should take Parker more than 7 rounds whilst providing a playground for him to hone his skills.
3. Turn off the spotlight. Acknowledge his potential. Pledge to carry him through his apprenticeship.
4. Never talk nor publicize rankings. Never world title this world title that.
5. Focus only on the next opponent.
6. Place Joseph first - do not use him as a revenue stream - ever.


Shamrock - on the home page of your boxing club web site is a quote from The King - paraphrased it reads '..champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision..'

Ali is right. Greatness is borne from within.

Now while Duco are managing 1 through 6 Joseph needs to seed, nourish and nurture greatness within. Several times. Daily.
He needs to be aware of the creative forces he harbors within and how to apply them.
This practice is as important as gymwork and will birth a Champion if simply applied as a matter of course.

It's late!

Veritas