07-01-2019, 08:49 PM
(06-30-2019, 09:09 PM)justafan Wrote: Just watched the fight again and still not sure what to make of it.
Does a slimmer Parker have even less power? Alex was tough and all that but he's well and truly shot and Parker needed the ref to stop it in 10th round. All very well saying Ruiz wants Paker if he wins the rematch but I don't see it happening. If Ruiz beats Joshus he will eanr way more money fighting other people than Parker. It's more likely to happen if Ruiz loses to AJ imo
Ruiz Jr. has started a new body type.
Pile on the weight. Stretch your skin, then lose the weight, building muscle underneath it.
This has psychological and physical advantages.
Psychological: You aren't fat, but you look it, due to loose skin folds from your previous obesity.
The opponent underestimates you.
Physical: Loose skinfolds are very absorbing of energy dispersed from padded gloves. You can use your loose skinfolds to absorb body shots, allowing you to protect the head and come forward.
I think JP could follow in his footsteps. It would allow him to enjoy his food, carry some extra weight, train hard and enjoy boxing.
The extra weight would also give him power.
Disclaimer: I am not a personal trainer