05-22-2016, 09:23 AM
I had Parker up by 3 rounds. There is fair comments from everyone on here, even if a few are a big blurred from beer goggles.
Takam is tough as nails. Those punches that landed flush would have dented most HWs in the division. Credit to Takam and the pressure he was applying. Takam did lose power later and I believe that was noticed by Parker because he tended to fend off shots with shoulder and arms.
KB was very good in the corner. Instructions were clear and exactly what JP was doing poorly. Especially when pushed on the ropes. Clinching and going lower to circle around was needed more. He did jab and push Takam away nicely often though from this position.
Without this constant testing from Takam, Team Parker now have lots to work on. But you have to admit he did look world class in decent patches.
Regardless of his future, we have just seen JP say he is ready to start learning and fighting in the top 30.
Takam is tough as nails. Those punches that landed flush would have dented most HWs in the division. Credit to Takam and the pressure he was applying. Takam did lose power later and I believe that was noticed by Parker because he tended to fend off shots with shoulder and arms.
KB was very good in the corner. Instructions were clear and exactly what JP was doing poorly. Especially when pushed on the ropes. Clinching and going lower to circle around was needed more. He did jab and push Takam away nicely often though from this position.
Without this constant testing from Takam, Team Parker now have lots to work on. But you have to admit he did look world class in decent patches.
Regardless of his future, we have just seen JP say he is ready to start learning and fighting in the top 30.