Joseph Parker

2022 - 9 - 25

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The big questions for Joseph Parker after his devastating knockout ... (Stuff.co.nz)

A brave Joseph Parker went down fighting in an 11th round knockout loss to Joe Joyce in Manchester. Sam Wilson is a Stuff sports reporter. OPINION: Joseph ...

Parker may need to decide whether he's in the game for titles or earning money. Yet despite landing numerous overhand rights and left hooks right on the button, Parker was unable to put a dent in Joyce and deter him from coming forward. If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. But maybe Joyce would've taken him out sooner had the Kiwi come in lighter and been more vulnerable around the midsection. After all, the man who beat him is 37-years-old and still considered in his prime. That extra bulk clearly hampered Parker's movement and stamina. [obvious exception to that rule](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/300669086/take-five-what-does-oleksandr-usyks-win-over-anthony-joshua-mean-for-heavyweight-division), but the brilliant Ukrainian is an otherworldly talent with a skill level far beyond Parker's (and anyone not named Tyson Fury, for that matter). [Having tipped Parker to win on the cards](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/300695190/joseph-parker-v-joe-joyce-who-wins-their-heavyweight-battle) by using his speed and footwork to frustrate the languid Joyce, I was as surprised as anyone to see him tip the scales at a career-high 115.84kg. [snapped the New Zealander's six-fight win streak](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/129987688/joseph-parkers-fighting-talk-in-defeat-i-still-have-a-lot-to-give?rm=a) and ended his immediate hopes of landing a shot at his old WBO world title (though he would've had to beat Joyce again in a rematch had he won). [height, reach and weight advantages](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/300680303/how-do-heavyweights-joseph-parker-and-joe-joyce-compare-ahead-of-world-title-eliminator) to the giant Joyce, a brave Parker went out on his shield but was overwhelmed by the bigger and stronger man.

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Joseph Parker vows to get 'straight back in' after KO loss (1 News)

Despite suffering his first career knockout loss against Joe Joyce, the Kiwi heavyweight is determined to return to the ring as soon as possible.

"I just go back to training and putting in the work. I just have to keep working and listening." "It's all learning. "When you're taking big punches like that, plans go out the window and it's very hard to control yourself... "If you dwell on it, that will hold you back. "I've just got to keep training hard.

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Live: Joseph Parker v Joe Joyce - WBO interim heavyweight world ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The Kiwi heavyweight goes into the lion's den to face the unbeaten Brit in Manchester, with a shot at his former WBO title up for grabs.

In that scenario, Parker would likely drop down the rankings of the various sanctioning bodies and have to work his way back up into contention. If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. If Parker is knocked out in devastating fashion, then it would be very damaging to his prospects of ever becoming champion again. Usyk won't be obliged to fulfil any mandatory obligations immediately (he also holds the IBF and WBA titles), a Stamina could also be a factor, with Joyce renowned for his engine and non-stop pressure that eventually overwhelms opponents. But the German was able to expose some of his defensive flaws and had him hurt on several occasions before eventually being taken out. A $1 bet on a draw will put $19 in your pocket. [Anthony Joshua](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/102802734/anthony-joshua-v-joseph-parker-stats-show-kiwi-was-busier-but-lacked-accuracy) and [Dillian Whyte](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/105839642/joseph-parkers-career-blemished-after-dillian-whyte-bullied-kiwi--uk-media) in Britain in 2018). But there's a catch. [Joseph Parker and Joe Joyce blockbuster elevated to WBO interim world title status](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/129741188/joseph-parker-and-joe-joyce-blockbuster-elevated-to-wbo-interim-world-title-status?rm=a)

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Joe Joyce vs. Joseph Parker - CompuBox Punch Stats (BoxingScene.com)

Joe Joyce, the WBO's number-one contender, won the vacant WBO "interim" heavyweight title by stopping the organization's number-two man, former WBO titlist ...

Joyce's relentless pressure and work rate (81.6 punches per round for the fight to Parker's 54.7) helped him overcome his defensive issues as well as open a cut over Parker's right eye in round seven. Joyce's 308 total punches landed and 202 power landed were most by a Parker opponent. Heavyweight average: 14.5 of 44.3.

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