Former WBO heavyweight champion and current contender Joseph Parker and long-time trainer Kevin Barry have reportedly split. Parker and Barry had been together since 2013, but after Parker’s lackluster win over Junior Fa last month, they both agreed to go their separate ways. Barry is headquartered in Las Vegas, while Parker lives in New Zealand.
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about time parker still could be up there with the furys and joshuas but his performance has been flat ,hopefully a new start ,trainer will ignite some fire into his fight game
Parker probably researched wjat happened to David Tua amd gtfo of there
Long overdue to be honest.
Parker hasn’t developed at all over the last few years.
Respect to Kevin Barry for taking him this far but it’s the right decision.
I’d be tempted to send him to SugarHill Steward and teach him the Kronk way.
He’s got all the tools just needs new ideas
Agreed, Parker’s offense is rather predictable and lacks creativity to effectively bring down opponents. New methods and direction are much needed at this point.
That’s actually a great idea. At this point, it would invigorate his career. New environment, trainer and game plan. Not an overhaul, but a few tweaks.
This should have happened after the loss to Whyte, Anyway he needs to be less robotic just hope he finds a trainer that can bring out some new moves for him..
Prediction for Parker next figh?
He is fighting Chisora in May
def wont be Parker in 2! He has never been the fighter to blow his opponents away early.
Roy: It could be Parker in 2! but Parker on the floor in 2, if he fights like he did against Fa.
Finally !!!!
It is not only the trainer. Parker has been fed a whole lot easy fights in NZ, i thought Ruiz won against him. Every time he steps up he has been found wanting. At 29-30 he has reached his level.
It’s more Barry that has parted ways with Parker. Parker wants to live in NZ and be close to his family. Barry is based in Vegas and has other fighters to take care of. But probably more the reason is Barry has realised it is a waste of his time investing further in Parker.
Parker should realize he can be close to his family after he retires making the most money he can. He will have decades with them. Sacrifices need to be made
I just hope somehow Parker ends up with a good trainer that is able to get more out of Parker. Parker has time, the tools, he is still young, but not sure he really want to be in the sport of boxing anymore.
Barry’s not the one fighting in the ring tho, Parker is. Needs to suck it up and fight!
He needs to hire That crazy dude that trained Jeff Horn to beat Pac-Man. Makes sense, Parker will get a title shot again.
He just needs to go balls to the wall – that guy (I forget his name) will get him into that mental state where he’s a danger to everyone. Danger is good, in the heavies all it takes is one shot.
Nike: Interesting suggestion.
Barry will be better off. Parker is boring and out of the title contention picture.
at this point, will it really matter?? i dont think so
This is a good move. Surprised that Parker didn’t instinctively know a long time ago that Barry was not suitable. It will be interesting to see what changes Parker makes going forward. He seems to lack real malice behind his punches. Seems a bit lazy. Not sure any trainer can instill in him the motivation to do otherwise.