Alph Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Next week I'm calling Parker to be the first to go the distance with Joshua. I think he loses most rounds, they complain they were robbed, he walks away with pride, maybe calls for a rematch. I like Parker. But I don't think he'll pressure AJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McMinn Football Genius Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Just watched ‘The Gloves Are Off’ on Skysports with AJ, JP & JN. Very interesting indeed, AJ was cool as a cucumber and JP had a moment where his body language gave him away. When AJ asked JP directly to tell him that he is going to knock him out there was a brief couple of blinks before responding. This alone is why I feel that even JP doesn’t truly believe he can beat AJ. There’s also a level of aggression in AJ that I’ve not seen at this stage before too. In the ring he switches it on, but on this showing i believe him when he says in AJs words “I’m going to punish him”. This is going to be his most brutal performance to date. And I can’t wait, absolutely love boxing ? great sport. Alph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 AJ looked overweight and quite sloppy against Takam. I think he's conditioned himself well for this fight, as he knows he's in there with a well-respected opponent who looks like he has some boxing nous about him. I don't think Parker will be able to KO him. He didn't really look like knocking out Hughie Fury, who by all means looks like a big soft teddy bear incapable of causing any real damage with his punches. Parker knew this and just went aggressive on him, knowing he can take Fury's best shots. But he didn't really set himself up for any punishing shots. I'll go with Alpha's prediction. Parker will try and outbox him, come up short quite comfortably but manage to make it to the final bell. Wide AJ points decision, like 119-109, 118-110 or something like that. Zag zig, Andicis and Alph 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 27/03/2018 at 00:59, Ted McMinn Football Genius said: Just watched ‘The Gloves Are Off’ on Skysports with AJ, JP & JN. Very interesting indeed, AJ was cool as a cucumber and JP had a moment where his body language gave him away. When AJ asked JP directly to tell him that he is going to knock him out there was a brief couple of blinks before responding. This alone is why I feel that even JP doesn’t truly believe he can beat AJ. There’s also a level of aggression in AJ that I’ve not seen at this stage before too. In the ring he switches it on, but on this showing i believe him when he says in AJs words “I’m going to punish him”. This is going to be his most brutal performance to date. And I can’t wait, absolutely love boxing ? great sport. You see the face off at yesterday's conference? Joshua was different. He sort of leaned over Parker and held the stare beyond the break before walking away looking like he'd scored a victory. While Parker was tending his jaw. If you go back to the Wlad fight there's footage of Parker watching it in a bar with Kevin Barry and others. It's a very interesting to watch his reactions. I don't think Parker has as much confidence as his team claims. I believe they want the fight. But I just think he's coming to survive, collect the money, survival will boost his profile. I think he sees that while the Takam fight shows Joshua isn't 100% every fight it's also kicked him into gear for this fight. I think he'd be facing a weaker Joshua if Joshua had actually got rid of Takam quickly. And as for all this "Joshua has been hurt, I haven't".... well if you've never been in trouble then you've probably never taken risks. How many heavyweights don't get caught? They all get clipped Andicis and Ted McMinn Football Genius 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I have Joshua winning in 11th round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Come on then @CWC1983, @Alpha, @coneheadjohn, @Ted McMinn Football Genius, @Bris Vegas and anyone else i've forgotten. We've seen them both come in lighter, Parker has had elbow operations and by all reports is punching hard, although I believe he is giving away a 9 inch reach. What round number and winner are we going for? Joshua on points for me. Alph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, Norman said: Come on then @CWC1983, @Alpha, @coneheadjohn, @Ted McMinn Football Genius, @Bris Vegas and anyone else i've forgotten. We've seen them both come in lighter, Parker has had elbow operations and by all reports is punching hard, although I believe he is giving away a 9 inch reach. What round number and winner are we going for? Joshua on points for me. Joshua on points but to score a knockdown. Early - mid fight knockdown that Parker just survives. All fights to go to the favourites. AJ, Povetkin, Kelly, Crolla, Buatsi aaaaand I've forgot who else is on Norman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 7 minutes ago, Norman said: Come on then @CWC1983, @Alpha, @coneheadjohn, @Ted McMinn Football Genius, @Bris Vegas and anyone else i've forgotten. We've seen them both come in lighter, Parker has had elbow operations and by all reports is punching hard, although I believe he is giving away a 9 inch reach. What round number and winner are we going for? Joshua on points for me. I’m thinking about it...errrrr?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Joshua on knockout I'm going to say. 7th round. Norman and Coneheadjohn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 @Norman I’m going for Joshua in 9. I was going for rounds 6-9,I think he’ll go to beat him down gradually. Andicis and Norman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Alpha said: Joshua on points but to score a knockdown. Early - mid fight knockdown that Parker just survives. All fights to go to the favourites. AJ, Povetkin, Kelly, Crolla, Buatsi aaaaand I've forgot who else is on Povetkin off of the drugs. Price has the hands, but not the chin....it's the only underdog I fancy. Wouldn't put money on it, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I was going to go AJ on points, but now I’m going AJ by KO in the 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWC1983 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Norman said: Come on then @CWC1983, @Alpha, @coneheadjohn, @Ted McMinn Football Genius, @Bris Vegas and anyone else i've forgotten. We've seen them both come in lighter, Parker has had elbow operations and by all reports is punching hard, although I believe he is giving away a 9 inch reach. What round number and winner are we going for? Joshua on points for me. Nights like this is exactly why Boxing is such an exciting sport. We all know what should happen but theres always the 1 punch that can change things. Common sense says Joshua in the later rounds after his power and jab wears Parker down........however, Theres something about Parker in the build up that I like, and I think he might rattle AJ. Wouldnt be surprised if Parker decided to test AJ's chin in the early rounds. Can AJ resist the temptation to go all out and get it over quickly if he hurts Parker early? Decision time........Joshua in round 5. Round 1 feeling each other out then all out slug fest. It'll make good tv. The undercard? Id love to see David Price beat Povetkin but highly unlikely. He's had some fall from grace but Steve Bunce has written a good article about him today. Price basically admits he's been brought in as a patsy tonight, but every underdog has his day. Norman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, CWC1983 said: Nights like this is exactly why Boxing is such an exciting sport. We all know what should happen but theres always the 1 punch that can change things. Common sense says Joshua in the later rounds after his power and jab wears Parker down........however, Theres something about Parker in the build up that I like, and I think he might rattle AJ. Wouldnt be surprised if Parker decided to test AJ's chin in the early rounds. Can AJ resist the temptation to go all out and get it over quickly if he hurts Parker early? Decision time........Joshua in round 5. Round 1 feeling each other out then all out slug fest. It'll make good tv. The undercard? Id love to see David Price beat Povetkin but highly unlikely. He's had some fall from grace but Steve Bunce has written a good article about him today. Price basically admits he's been brought in as a patsy tonight, but every underdog has his day. If Price wins he automatically jumps to top three contender in three different boxing organisations, and I think the mandatory for one of them. It's the chance of a lifetime for him, and I hope he pulls it off. CWC1983 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 What times the fight scheduled to start?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Ram Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, ramsbottom said: What times the fight scheduled to start?? Reckon it will be about 10:30ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, G-Ram said: Reckon it will be about 10:30ish ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Price and Povetkin up next I believe. I'm excited for this one, more so than AJ for some reason. Coneheadjohn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bris Vegas said: Price and Povetkin up next I believe. I'm excited for this one, more so than AJ for some reason. I fear for Price,hope he does it but I’m doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWC1983 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Talksport commentary for me. John Rawlings and Glen McGrory. Something special about boxing on the radio, I remember Bruno v Wetherspoon, Froch v Kessler mk2, Calzaghe v Kessler, Haye v Marmeck etc. Im too tight to pay box office...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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