Topic: Zhilei Zhang vs. Joseph Parker (WBO interim heavyweight title) March 8 - page 2. (Read 289 times)
January 22, 2024, 11:16:52 PM
Zhilei Zhang reminds me of George Foreman after his comeback in his later years. He is quite old for a champion and doesn't have the best reflexes but he can still hit like a mule. Joseph Parker demonstrated against Wilder that he is able to handle a one-dimensional fighter with heavy hands so I see the outcome being favorable for him. The speed, age and skill advantage are all in Parker's favor. He just needs to follow a similar strategy to the one he used against Wilder.
January 22, 2024, 10:46:13 PM
I follow boxing only a little bit, mainly a fan of Fury, but this fight seems interesting. Until recently I didn’t really know Zhang but he has a pretty good record but is already 40 years old. Parker upset Wilder and his odd to win seems pretty good, so there might be some value in it. Most people on here think Zhang will win so will do some research before betting on it.
January 22, 2024, 10:34:16 PM
No one is talking about this fight but it's a title fight with the underrated boxers in the heavyweight division. How do you see this fight, who has the upper hand here between the two?
There's a discussion between these two fighters on the other thread but they are only an undercard event, it's good that we have a dedicated topic between these two fighters because these two fighters is worth discussing their strength and weaknesses because there's a possibility that the fight between the two will be much better than the main card between Ngannou and Joshua.
My pick here is Joseph Parker, beating Wilder was not that easy but he did it unanimously he took his punches counter punches and was the more aggressive fighter if he fought the way against Zhang he'd dominate the fight, but he needs to watch Zhang lightning jabs and left hook, those were the punches that paralyzed Joyce defenses.
I'd like to see the face-off between these two fighters I don't think there will be thrash talks as both fighters are gentlemen inside and outside of the ring.
January 22, 2024, 09:31:28 PM
Parker had a perfect preparation match for this fight when he faced and defeated Wilder. Wilder is like Zhang in terms of their gifts of powerful punches. Probably the only difference is that Wilder got stronger punches than Zhang. So if Parker was able to survive and win against Wilder, he could have what he exactly needs in order to survive and win against Zhang.
But of course this is just one among many factors. Although Zhang is older than Wilder, I think he's got a higher boxing IQ than him. So Parker still has some puzzles to solve of course.
But of course this is just one among many factors. Although Zhang is older than Wilder, I think he's got a higher boxing IQ than him. So Parker still has some puzzles to solve of course.
January 22, 2024, 06:11:04 PM
Zhang possesses the power to knock out anybody so he is my favorite to win the fight by knock but if the fight goes the distance Parker will have the edge because Parker has the stamina to stay in the fight until the end without diminishing his performance.
I'd like to mention here that Joyce beat Parker and Joyce was beaten twice by Zhang by TKO so in the early rounds Zhang had the edge but later on in the late rounds Parker dominated, so Zhang by knockout in the early rounds and Parker by decision in the fight lasted.
I'd like to mention here that Joyce beat Parker and Joyce was beaten twice by Zhang by TKO so in the early rounds Zhang had the edge but later on in the late rounds Parker dominated, so Zhang by knockout in the early rounds and Parker by decision in the fight lasted.
Yes, but triangle theory though does not work in boxing. As boxer prepared differently and we all know that most of the time, they either improved from their last fight or totally become shot and no longer in their prime and can't pull the trigger.
The vote goes to Zhang, as you have said, he has power to knock out anybody and lately he has shown that and so he is a fan favorite. And it's good that the Chinese man is getting recognized from his two big win and now moving to a interim title fight. And perhaps winner could be waiting for their biggest paycheck as they could face either of the big 4 in HW division.
January 22, 2024, 05:20:41 PM
Zhang possesses the power to knock out anybody so he is my favorite to win the fight by knock but if the fight goes the distance Parker will have the edge because Parker has the stamina to stay in the fight until the end without diminishing his performance.
I'd like to mention here that Joyce beat Parker and Joyce was beaten twice by Zhang by TKO so in the early rounds Zhang had the edge but later on in the late rounds Parker dominated, so Zhang by knockout in the early rounds and Parker by decision in the fight lasted.
I'd like to mention here that Joyce beat Parker and Joyce was beaten twice by Zhang by TKO so in the early rounds Zhang had the edge but later on in the late rounds Parker dominated, so Zhang by knockout in the early rounds and Parker by decision in the fight lasted.
January 22, 2024, 04:58:57 PM
This is not the first time I have seen this kind of boxing thread and I thought that there is a mega boxing thread whereby everyone who's interested to discuss it goes there to view their points but it looks like that thread is condemn or was I the one that did not see the thread and topic very well? If there is a mega boxing thread does exist then all these threads should be catapult to that thread and stop creating new topic instead nof making comments therem
January 22, 2024, 04:46:17 PM
The battle of the underrated champion. Parker came from a big win but I'm gonna bet on Zhang as I believe he had proven himself to be a strong opponent by beating Joyce twice which he was a heavy underdog on the first meeting. Parker's win against Wilder is also huge but I think Wilder is not anymore on his prime or he was mentally affected with his lose to Fury which he cannot be as confident as he was when he's still undefeated.
It's a chess match, but both have power so I think it will not end in 12 rounds. Maybe maximum rounds based on my prediction is 10 rounds, and it's favor of Zhang as I've mentioned.
Actually Parker has more fights as per boxrec, and he is younger, looking at that he got the edge but bookies listed him as underdog.
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/613846
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/692149
It's a chess match, but both have power so I think it will not end in 12 rounds. Maybe maximum rounds based on my prediction is 10 rounds, and it's favor of Zhang as I've mentioned.
Actually Parker has more fights as per boxrec, and he is younger, looking at that he got the edge but bookies listed him as underdog.
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/613846
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/692149
We all know why Zhang is the favorite here (has knockout power), but Parker is no stranger to being a underdog as well. He have shown that with careful preparation and mental toughness he can overcome one of heavy handed boxer we have in the Heavyweight division as he upset Wilder. So this is going to be another great test for Parker on how he can flip the switch again. Not taking anything though from him, but I think Wilder is shot already and that Fury has taken out the best out of him.
So this fight might be difficult to him, as we all have agree that Zhang power can KO anyone, including Parker. The odds are fair, but I guess for those who are fans or Parker, obviously they love that kind of odds for him as a underdog.
Voted already.
January 22, 2024, 07:00:38 AM
The battle of the underrated champion. Parker came from a big win but I'm gonna bet on Zhang as I believe he had proven himself to be a strong opponent by beating Joyce twice which he was a heavy underdog on the first meeting. Parker's win against Wilder is also huge but I think Wilder is not anymore on his prime or he was mentally affected with his lose to Fury which he cannot be as confident as he was when he's still undefeated.
It's a chess match, but both have power so I think it will not end in 12 rounds. Maybe maximum rounds based on my prediction is 10 rounds, and it's favor of Zhang as I've mentioned.
Actually Parker has more fights as per boxrec, and he is younger, looking at that he got the edge but bookies listed him as underdog.
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/613846
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/692149
It's a chess match, but both have power so I think it will not end in 12 rounds. Maybe maximum rounds based on my prediction is 10 rounds, and it's favor of Zhang as I've mentioned.
Actually Parker has more fights as per boxrec, and he is younger, looking at that he got the edge but bookies listed him as underdog.
https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/613846
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/692149
January 22, 2024, 06:30:37 AM
We've been discussing this fight in the Joshua - Ngannou fight and this is one of our discussions, although it is a fight worth discussing because it is a title fight
I think it was discussed in the [Boxing] Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou - March 9 as it is a undercard
Thanks for agreeing. I saw the thread but I feel that this fight has to be broken down since it's a title fight. The fight between Joshua vs Ngannou is not a championship fight but they are popular that's why they get more attention from the fans, but these two deserve some highlights here. I'm adding a poll so you guys can also vote. Thanks for sharing the betting odds, that's important.
January 22, 2024, 05:56:01 AM
We've been discussing this fight in the Joshua - Ngannou fight and this is one of our discussions, although it is a fight worth discussing because it is a title fight is because it is an undercard of the Joshua - Ngannou yes it is worth creating a thread for this fight as both fighters are coming from great wins and it's a title fight
honestly, I have equal interest in this fight because, like the main header, it also has the making of an explosive fight, because both fighters come to fight when they enter the ring.
Parker was impressive but Wilder seemed off to me. I think Zhang will either win by KO or Parker on points, but I think Zhang should get a KO. Joe Joyce got a KO against Parker and Zhang absolutely battered Joyce twice and was the first to do so.
Good analysis, between the two Zhang, is a big hitter, and that was an ugly knockout of Zhang over Joyce, did we all hear how the crowd reacted every time Zhang snapped Joyce's head?
If Zhang can find his range and he can deliver that straight left Parker is in trouble, and we should all remember Joyce beat Parker by a TKO and Zhang beat Joyce twice by stoppage, if parker fights the way he fought Wilder he has a good chance to win on points and if Zhang delivers a performance as he did against Joyce he will win by knockout, so its all about implementation and who wants the to win the most.
honestly, I have equal interest in this fight because, like the main header, it also has the making of an explosive fight, because both fighters come to fight when they enter the ring.
Parker was impressive but Wilder seemed off to me. I think Zhang will either win by KO or Parker on points, but I think Zhang should get a KO. Joe Joyce got a KO against Parker and Zhang absolutely battered Joyce twice and was the first to do so.
Good analysis, between the two Zhang, is a big hitter, and that was an ugly knockout of Zhang over Joyce, did we all hear how the crowd reacted every time Zhang snapped Joyce's head?
If Zhang can find his range and he can deliver that straight left Parker is in trouble, and we should all remember Joyce beat Parker by a TKO and Zhang beat Joyce twice by stoppage, if parker fights the way he fought Wilder he has a good chance to win on points and if Zhang delivers a performance as he did against Joyce he will win by knockout, so its all about implementation and who wants the to win the most.
January 22, 2024, 05:54:26 AM
I think it was discussed in the [Boxing] Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou - March 9 as it is a undercard. However, it's good to have a separated thread for it. And in any case, the prediction will be Zhang by KO, or Parker winning by decision in the judges scorecard. If Parker can used his speed and head and foot movement, the same that he displayed against Wilder and avoided that power punch, then he has a good chance to win and Zhang might have that gas tank in his to last full 12 rounds. But if Zhang landed his powerful left on Parker early, it might end up early. And as per odds,
Zhang - 1.44
Parker - 2.65
Zhang - 1.44
Parker - 2.65
January 22, 2024, 05:46:13 AM
No one is talking about this fight but it's a title fight with the underrated boxers in the heavyweight division. How do you see this fight, who has the upper hand here between the two?
Zhang came from 2 fights KO win against Joe Joyce, while Joseph Parker upset Deontay Wilder last month on a fight in Riyadh.
This fight is part of the 3 fights in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but it's a title fight so it's worth discussing.
https://www.espn.ph/boxing/story/_/id/12508267/boxing-schedule
https://www.boxinghana.com/zhilei-zhang-to-face-joseph-parker-on-joshua-ngannou-card-in-march/
Zhang came from 2 fights KO win against Joe Joyce, while Joseph Parker upset Deontay Wilder last month on a fight in Riyadh.
This fight is part of the 3 fights in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but it's a title fight so it's worth discussing.
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March 8: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou, 12 rounds, heavyweights
Title fight: Zhilei Zhang vs. Joseph Parker, 12 rounds, for Zhang's WBO interim heavyweight title
Title fight: Rey Vargas vs. Nick Ball, 12 rounds, for Vargas' WBC featherweight title
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou, 12 rounds, heavyweights
Title fight: Zhilei Zhang vs. Joseph Parker, 12 rounds, for Zhang's WBO interim heavyweight title
Title fight: Rey Vargas vs. Nick Ball, 12 rounds, for Vargas' WBC featherweight title
https://www.espn.ph/boxing/story/_/id/12508267/boxing-schedule
https://www.boxinghana.com/zhilei-zhang-to-face-joseph-parker-on-joshua-ngannou-card-in-march/
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