Boxing thread?

[Rocksuperstar]

Think Zhang takes down Parker in the next fight.

Could be an entertaining fight, I like Parker, his attitude is infectious, seems like a bloke I'd enjoy a pint with.

 

[dontcallme]

Only saw the last few rounds but listened the first half on the radio… that sounds like a robbery…

No robbery at all.

Vargas won the first 6 rounds pretty easy. After the 2 knockdowns, that puts Vargas up 76-74. There's then 4 rounds left. Ball then has to win all 4 or win 3 with 1 draw to win the fight. Which was debateable.

 

[sparx100]

Could be an entertaining fight, I like Parker, his attitude is infectious, seems like a bloke I'd enjoy a pint with.

Yeah agreed. He is a better boxer in my mind, but not sure he has the power. As you say could be a pretty entertaining fight.

 

[Frank Blank]

Could be an entertaining fight, I like Parker, his attitude is infectious, seems like a bloke I'd enjoy a pint with.

Agree. Parker was impressive last time out against an admittedly washed-up Wilder lacking a Plan B.

Question for me though is how good is Zhang? He certainly cut up Joe Joyce, but then how good is Joyce in any event?

This is an intriguing fight to say the least.

 

[dontcallme]

Zhang is weighing in at something like 50lbs more than Parker.

Edit: 44 lbs heavier.

 

[Kingellesar]

This should be a good fight.

 

[Rocksuperstar]

Big Bang Zhang is a great name too

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

I do find the lack of atmosphere in Saudi quite weird to watch. A bit like the fights in Eddie Hearn’s garden or the smaller UFC events.

 

[dontcallme]

Parker not looking good at the moment. Just got knocked down with a simple jab.

 

[sparx100]

I do find the lack of atmosphere in Saudi quite weird to watch. A bit like the fights in Eddie Hearn’s garden or the smaller UFC events.

Yup, no atmosphere at all, it just all about the dollar.

 

[dontcallme]

I do find the lack of atmosphere in Saudi quite weird to watch. A bit like the fights in Eddie Hearn’s garden or the smaller UFC events.

Strangely, I don't mind it.

 

[Frank Blank]

Strange fight. Zhang seems to be adopting the Wilder approach i.e. relying on a single knockout punch. If Parker can avoid it he will go on to win this.

 

[dontcallme]

Slow start for Parker but he's won the last 3 rounds as we reach the halfway stage.

 

[dontcallme]

I've got Zhang as winning 5 of the 1st 8 rounds with 2 knockdowns, putting him 4 points up.

 

[neilp]

I think it’s a shame but can’t see a Parker win here

 

[dontcallme]

Think Parker needs the last 3 rounds to draw. So a knockdown or stoppage to win for Parker.

 

[Frank Blank]

Zhang vs Wilder might be quite interesting.

 

[dontcallme]

The commentators believe Parker has won on points.

 

[muppetman]

Weird fight from Zhang - put Parker down twice but didn't do a right lot otherwise. Think Parker's work-rate might have carried him through for the win.

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

Commentators seem overly confident in Parker, considering Zhang got two knockdowns.