Congratulations Joseph Parker! That was epic.
A resourceful win against a top table heavyweight that validates all the buzz around him.
JP went to the well on Saturday night - the inner well.
A place where you come face to face with reality - as it crystallizes the outcome of a 1000 hours training.
Joseph's resolve was tested more than once but he stuck to the task and in the end resorted to boxing to endure the Takam assault.
Joseph won the fight. Fair and square. I went Takam in 8!
We are now very much at the point astutely noted by NakiFan when he said; ' I would suggest the level of Takam falls within the "more appropriate opponents" group where JP needs to fight. The only thing concerning people is that this fight propels him into a title shot.' - Indeed it does and will he be ready?
This fight profiled Parker to a global audience and laid bare his strengths and weaknesses for all to see.
I'm not surprised Dillan Whyte has raised his hand and I fully expect AJ, after seeing the fight would also relish the prospect...
This - in the face of Duco motormouth stating Parker would now explode the myth that is AJ. Where is the myth in an Olympic Gold Medal and a World Heavyweight title? Be careful what you wish for Duco. You have shown your hand - and it wasn't strong. Truth is, I think we have just seen the Parker myth exposed.
Yes, Joseph will improve big-time through this experience and he absolutely needs to!
Still too high headed and low handed. Too easy to hit - develop a more defensive posture/stance. Poor composure, flaying arms when under attack.
Still an apprentice on many skill fronts and not the level I would consider for Heavyweight Champ. But, I do believe that with the right guidance, with his passion and work ethic, he can get there.
Joseph is not ready for AJ. JP must master the craft to beat AJ.
V.
A resourceful win against a top table heavyweight that validates all the buzz around him.
JP went to the well on Saturday night - the inner well.
A place where you come face to face with reality - as it crystallizes the outcome of a 1000 hours training.
Joseph's resolve was tested more than once but he stuck to the task and in the end resorted to boxing to endure the Takam assault.
Joseph won the fight. Fair and square. I went Takam in 8!
We are now very much at the point astutely noted by NakiFan when he said; ' I would suggest the level of Takam falls within the "more appropriate opponents" group where JP needs to fight. The only thing concerning people is that this fight propels him into a title shot.' - Indeed it does and will he be ready?
This fight profiled Parker to a global audience and laid bare his strengths and weaknesses for all to see.
I'm not surprised Dillan Whyte has raised his hand and I fully expect AJ, after seeing the fight would also relish the prospect...
This - in the face of Duco motormouth stating Parker would now explode the myth that is AJ. Where is the myth in an Olympic Gold Medal and a World Heavyweight title? Be careful what you wish for Duco. You have shown your hand - and it wasn't strong. Truth is, I think we have just seen the Parker myth exposed.
Yes, Joseph will improve big-time through this experience and he absolutely needs to!
Still too high headed and low handed. Too easy to hit - develop a more defensive posture/stance. Poor composure, flaying arms when under attack.
Still an apprentice on many skill fronts and not the level I would consider for Heavyweight Champ. But, I do believe that with the right guidance, with his passion and work ethic, he can get there.
Joseph is not ready for AJ. JP must master the craft to beat AJ.
V.