Dubois got gifted a shot v Usyk, then a belt he never earnt in the ring.

[hugh grant]

Parker has disappointed often and seems to have turned corner though that's good, he's fulfilling some of the potential.
DDD should fight zhang. If Parker don't agree, he can give Zhang rematch

[pollywog]

He didn't get gifted a shot against Usyk. He won the vacant interim title. Then he beat Bryan for the regular that would give him a shot at the champion. Someone else could have done that but they didn't. It's good matchmaking and understanding how to get your opportunities. And of course winning in the ring.

Then after losing to Usyk he took chances. No-one really knew what Miller had. Hrgovic was considered a massive threat to everyone. And he was a big underdog against Joshua.

There's no fluke in any of that. He (and his team) made it all happen.

After losing to Joyce, Doobie ran through the murderers row of...

Bogdan Dinu
Joe Cusumano
Trevor Bryan
Kevin Lerena

...to earn a title fight with Usyk.

Thems some scary ass muthafudgers. NO seriously. I literally shät my pants just typing their names out!!!

Well played Fisheyes.

[Toffee]

After losing to Joyce, Doobie ran through the murderers row of...

Bogdan Dinu
Joe Cusumano
Trevor Bryan
Kevin Lerena

...to earn a title fight with Usyk.

Thems some scary ass muthafudgers. NO seriously. I literally shät my pants just typing their names out!!!

Well played Fisheyes.

Well played indeed. He got the interim, that got him the regular, that got him a mandatory go at the title.

Dinu and Bryan weren't particularly dangerous fights, but they also weren't money spinners or particularly credit worthy. That's why no-one else did it.

Joshua just got a title shot through reputation and commercial value. He may even get a rematch or another title shot through his continued commercial value.

Dubois got his by knocking people out.

Which do you prefer? I don't get how it can be neither. This is boxing - there are two ways to get a title shot.

[Haka]

Parker can fight Miller then Zhang to have a similar run, earning him a title shot.

[joe strong]

Parker can fight Miller then Zhang to have a similar run, earning him a title shot.

Wins over Wilder Zhang already put him in position for something big… Id be cool with Parker vs Dubois with winner getting Usyk/Fury 2 winner…

[hugh grant]

Wins over Wilder Zhang already put him in position for something big… Id be cool with Parker vs Dubois with winner getting Usyk/Fury 2 winner…

No, Parker owes Zhang a rematch. Or Parker can let Zhang fight ddd. If Zhang wins, he will give Parker a chance and rematch. If ddd beats zhang, then parker can fight ddd and ignore Zhang forever

[joe strong]

No, Parker owes Zhang a rematch. Or Parker can let Zhang fight ddd. If Zhang wins, he will give Parker a chance and rematch. If ddd beats zhang, then parker can fight ddd and ignore Zhang forever

Has Zhang triggered the rematch clause? Maybe I’m not up to speed on current events…

[pollywog]

Has Zhang triggered the rematch clause? Maybe I’m not up to speed on current events…

Im inclined to think its one more fight for Riyadh that can be a rematch against Parker, just like AJ has for Dubois.

Zhang triggered it, Turki swerved it and is holding out Parker for something else.