Klitschko, Fury, Parker, Takam & Joshua
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<p>No doubt. For a kiwi to compete against someone like Holyfield is a hell of an achievement but the Tua fallout upset quite a few people.</p>
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<p>It did, and to be honest I don't know what happened there.</p>
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<p>My point was that Barry has lived and breathed boxing like very few do in this country.</p>
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<p>He's guided countless amateur fighters to national championships and beyond.</p>
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<p>He also did great things while managing/ training Maselino Masoe and Shumernov. (both world champions)</p>
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He did well to get silver ,,but have you ever watched that fight against Holyfield ? One of the luckiest wins you could ever see . <br><br>
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<p>He did well to get silver ,,but have you ever watched that fight against Holyfield ? One of the luckiest wins you could ever see .<br><br>
Holyfield was completely dominating and was controversely disqualified .</p>
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<p>Totally, but for a kiwi to get to the point of even getting in the ring with Holyfield is huge.</p> -
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<p>He did well to get silver ,,but have you ever watched that fight against Holyfield ? One of the luckiest wins you could ever see .<br><br>
Holyfield was completely dominating and was controversely disqualified .</p>
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<p>No doubt Barry was getting pumped, but Holyfield had been warned 6 times during the fight for punching after the referee had yelled "break"</p>
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<p>It should be noted that after being named the winner, Barry held up Holyfields hand to show who had really won the fight. </p> -
Yeah I wasn't trying to take anything away from him , but measured in pure ability , that was a very lucky silver medal. <br><br>
On Takam , dont be fooled this isn't a huge challenge , he is so far in front of the other fighters Joseph has fought it's not funny . <br><br>
Joe has basically been fighting chumps that don't hit back , Takam has the full range of punches high work rate, and goes the distance . <br><br>
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<p>Yeah I wasn't trying to take anything away from him , but measured in pure ability , that was a very lucky silver medal.<br><br>
On Takam , dont be fooled this isn't a huge challenge , he is so far in front of the other fighters Joseph has fought it's not funny .<br><br>
Joe has basically been fighting chumps that don't hit back , <strong>Takam has the full range of punches high work rate, and goes the distance .</strong><br><br>
if Joeseph blows him away his profile goes to a completly new level internationally</p>
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<p>I just don't get how that equates to his recent fights.</p> -
You mean the loss ? That was a brutal fight , voted the heavyweight fight of the year in 2014
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<p>This is a big step up for JP but he is as ready as he'll ever be.</p>
<p>I get annoyed about people complaining about the standard of fighters he has fought on his way up- everyone does it Mike Tyson fought the same types of bouncers and taxi drivers, Tua as well. Its just the process, build a win KO ratio to make him financially promotional.</p>
<p>If he wins this well we won't see him fighting again in NZ I hope because he should be in UK / US making the big $.</p>
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<p>You mean the loss ? That was a brutal fight , voted the heavyweight fight of the year in 2014</p>
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<p>No, his last fight was 8 rounds against this bum and could only get a decision.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://boxrec.com/boxer/14453'>http://boxrec.com/boxer/14453</a></p> -
<p>If you wanna watch that fight it's on you tube in full. </p>
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<p>The braziliian spent most of the fight trying not to get hurt, so no suprise he didnt knock him out.</p>
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<p>I've watched a few of Takams fights over the last 3-4 weeks getting ready for this, likes to keep his hands down by his side, leaving his head exposed. Parkers got great fast hands and will be looking to exploit this.</p> -
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<p>No, his last fight was 8 rounds against this bum and could only get a decision.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://boxrec.com/boxer/14453'>http://boxrec.com/boxer/14453</a></p>
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<p>I was talking about the loss he had against povetkin , that was a brutal war against a top 4 ranked fighter </p> -
<p>I .posted it once before , great fight , </p>
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<p>Joe should end up better , but so far Takam is the one that has fought at the higher level </p> -
<p>would also appreciate a pm :good1:</p>
