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<p>You almost had me until the conspiracy theory in that last para proved you are talking out if your arse.<br><br>
The reason Parker is ranked is because of the way rankings work, not because a promoter is shouting his name. I agree that it is one of the weird things about boxing that you can climb rankings without beating those above you, but that's the game they all play because the moment you lose to someone ahead of you your climb halts and you start slipping.<br>
I point again to ranking systems like boxrec that, although not flawless by any means, apply the same system over everybody so rankings are relative if fight numbers are the same. They seem to have Parker around the ranking that most pundits do.<br>
Bob Sheridan may play up to his NZ audience a touch, but he is also a respected boxing hall of fame commentator that has seen more boxers live over the years than most.<br>
I think everyone agrees that claims are empty until he steps up but talking up a prospect to try and get those opportunities is not lying.<br>
Parker is fighting down here because currently that's where he can make money alongside gaining experience. If big names won't fight him yet then he is better off learning his trade where he has support rather than being a low paid undercard fighter. Quite obviously Duco have seen the PPV stats and know they earn from the Samoan community so have locked that in.<br>
I'm just unsure what you want. You say he's not good enough then complain he isn't fighting big names. What do you want?</p>
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<p>Look mate im looking at this as a boxing fan looking for reality and not marketing bullcrap. How about this for a break down.</p>
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<p><strong>This is your best top 10 in boxing currently who for after the next 18 - 24 months, Parker most certainly will not get a chance in ring with these guys before that. Dont even entertain the thought!!!! aint going to happen unless pigs begin to fly!</strong><br><br>
- Tyson Fury (Only looking for big money fights) 3 years away<br>
- Alexander Povetkin - Would infuriate Parker something chronic - 3 years away</p>
<p>3) Wladimir Klitschko - Would KO Parker due to his poor footwork and open chin - 3 years away</p>
<p>4) Deontay Wilder - KO to Wilder - 3 years away</p>
<p>5) Kubrat Pulev - Parkers best chance to win in the top 10 but too good a technician currently - 2/3 years away</p>
<p>6) Luis Ortiz - Would KO Parker - 3 years away</p>
<p>7) Bermane Stirverne - Very talented boxer prone to an odd off night would outclass parker - 3 years away</p>
<p>8) Bryant Jennings - Read above, huge heart would not go down, no KO power - reminds me of Parker in many ways - 2/3 years</p>
<p>9) Ruslan Chagaev - Hard nut, would make another ideal target for Parker but technically would kill him right now 2/3 years</p>
<p>10) Anthony Joshua - Majorly over-hyped boxer, not truly tested but superb knock out power, would KO parker - 3 years</p>
<p>11) David Haye - Would dead set murder Parker - 3 years away</p>
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<p>The above tier of boxers I believe are at least 2 to 3 year away targets for Parker to fight due to his current development</p>
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<p>So this is the lay of the land of what you should expect to see being lined up for Parker</p>
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<p><strong>Tier 1 - If Duco is serious then within the next 2 years the name targets - whom I think Duco will or should go after go after for Parker that will test him properly and open the bigger fights.</strong></p>
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<p>Charles Martin - Current IBF champion - solid boxer but lacks flair, probably at his current peak, seriously realistic chance for Parker within 2 years. Doubt he will keep the title though.</p>
<p>Malik Scott - Talented boxer with good record but can not take the next step. Ideal gate keeper</p>
<p>Erkan Teper - Big man who is more akin to a street fighter - easier fight for Parker and matches close to where he is currently with development - would be a test</p>
<p>Antonio Tarver - 47 years old and still winning. Another Gate Keeper fight and a southpaw so DUCO could hype it to high heaven</p>
<p>Steven Cunningham - Does not have the dynamic talent to beat Parker but would give him a hell of a fight.</p>
<p>Carlos Takham - Solid, will never be champion but will give a great showing, great test again</p>
<p>Tony Tompson - Very little left to box for, would take a Parker pay day holliday in NZ, could potentially beat Parker, so danger fight</p>
<p>Derek Chisora - Wild fighter but open to be picked off, Could intimidate parker coming forward - great test.</p>
<p>Tomasz Adamek - Very experienced fighter who wouldnt knock Parker out but could easily outbox him, great test</p>
<p>Artur Szpilka - Dangerous fight for Parker but doesnt have the power punching to knock Parker out either. Test of boxing ability</p>
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<p>These fights will develop Parker and properly begin to get other boxers and promoters to begin to take notice. These are also more dangerous fights where there is a chance Parker could actually loose.</p>
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<p><strong>Tier 2 - Watch out more than likely for sometime in the next 18 months these guys who look good, will add to the resume but wont beat parker</strong></p>
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<p>Lucas Browne</p>
<p>Chrisitian Hammer</p>
<p>Mike Perez</p>
<p>Jarrell Miller</p>
<p>Andy Ruiz</p>
<p>Mariusz Wach</p>
<p>Robert Helenius</p>
<p>Alexander Ustinov</p>
<p>Manuel Charr</p>
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<p><strong>Tier 3 - Next fight for Christchurch or just after</strong></p>
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<p>David Price<br>
Eric Molina</p>
<p>Nagy Aguiela (Who KO Bergman in 1st round!)<br>
Shannon Briggs<br>
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<p>Tier 4 - anybody else forget it, Duco are just in it for the PPV in NZ</p>
