10-19-2018, 12:43 PM
(10-19-2018, 12:05 PM)craigyid14 Wrote:(10-19-2018, 12:01 PM)diehard Wrote: Probably should have taken on the Alex's of the world for a few fights before Whyte.
He's too far into his career to be wrapped up in cotton wool, that's what makes this fight a disgrace. Parker would have beaten this guy in his 2nd or 3rd pro fight.
Well, Joe's career has taken a nose dive from where it was. Another loss and he's toast. He also needs to work on some of his weaknesses (he won't) by fighting guys that pose no threat to him. I think you're given Parker too much credit. He's just not that good, and how he ended up beating Takam and Ruiz, and was competitive? with AJ and Whyte is beyond me. Yes, he has good speed, but not great speed. No real power at the upper levels. Footwork sucks. Jab is average. He DOES have a good chin though. I think the hype, plus his fighting so much in NZ, have really helped him. Hats off to Stu and Mr Higgins for matching him well. I thought he might have even lost to Hughie as it was a close fight.
Until, and unless Joe re-invents himself, he'll struggle against the top 10 fighters.