Joseph Parker’s Musical Call-Out: A Desperate Attempt for a Whyte Rematch
It’s no secret that the world of boxing is filled with drama and controversy. And in a recent turn of events, former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has taken to social media to call out Dillian Whyte for a rematch.
In a singing video with his friends, Parker challenged Whyte to a fight, claiming that he wants to avenge his highly questionable loss to the aging journeyman in 2018. But is this really a fair fight?
At 31 years old, Parker is still in his prime, while Whyte, at 36, is well past his. In fact, many argue that Whyte’s skills have deteriorated significantly in the last six years, making him an easy target for Parker.
Kosport Magazine: “A Business-Savvy Move?”
Some may see this as a smart business move for Parker, taking advantage of Whyte’s name recognition in the UK. But is it really worth it? Whyte’s career is on a downward spiral, and a fight with him would do little to boost Parker’s reputation.
Instead, Parker should focus on fighting younger, more relevant heavyweights like Jared Anderson, Frank Sanchez, or Daniel Dubois.
Parker’s Trend Against Aging Heavyweights
If this rematch does happen, it would be the third consecutive fight for Parker against an aging opponent. In his last two fights, he defeated 40-year-old Zhilei Zhang and 38-year-old Deontay Wilder.
And it seems that Parker has a thing for fighting older heavyweights. He has also been considering a rematch with 38-year-old Joe Joyce, who knocked him out in 2022. But why waste time on these past-their-prime fighters?
Whyte, who is soon to be 36, has lost three out of his last five fights and is nowhere near the top 15 in the heavyweight division. He’s a shadow of his former self, as seen in his lackluster performances against Christian Hammer, Alexander Povetkin, and Jermaine Franklin.
The 2018 Controversy: Unsettled Business?
Many believe that Parker was robbed of a win in his first fight against Whyte. The decision was highly controversial, with some even calling it a hometown decision for Whyte.
But what’s even more concerning is the referee’s lack of control over the fight. Whyte got away with roughhouse tactics, including rabbit punches, holding and hitting, shoving, and head-butting. And the referee, Ian John-Lewis, did nothing to stop it.
It was a bizarre fight to watch, with Whyte seemingly getting away with MMA-style moves in front of a useless referee. The scores were 113-112, 115-110, and 114-111 in favor of Whyte.
Kosport Magazine: “Unsettled Business or a ‘Clown Fight’?”
So, is this really a fight that needs to happen? Is it a chance for Parker to settle the score, or is it just a “clown fight” that will do little for his career?
Only time will tell if this rematch will come to fruition. But one thing is for sure, Parker should focus on fighting relevant opponents and leave the aging heavyweights in the past.
Kosport Magazine’s Takeaway
In the world of boxing, there will always be drama and controversy. But as fans, we must remember to focus on the sport and not get caught up in the hype. Let’s hope that Parker makes the right decision and moves on from this misguided bid for a Whyte rematch.
