JOSEPH PARKER VS. ANDY RUIZ WBO CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

By Forbes.com

Auckland, New Zealand (December 10th, 2016)– Joseph Parker (22-0) is the new WBO Heavyweight Champion after narrowly defeating Andy Ruiz (29-1) via majority decision on Saturday in the former’s homeland of New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – OCTOBER 15: Joseph Parker waits to fight Kali Meehan during the Main Heavyweight bout between Joseph Parker of New Zealand and Kali Meehan of Australia at The Trusts Arena on October 15, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Judges Ramon Cerdan and Ingo Barrabas scored the fight 115-113, while Salven Lagumbay had it 114-114 a draw. Both scores were feasible, and there could be a slight case made for Ruiz as the slight victor as well. At times, the 6’2″ Ruiz did a good job closing the distance and making Parker uncomfortable.

Despite his girth, Ruiz has fast hands on the inside. When he was able to get inside of Parker’s jab, he did solid work. However, Parker made sure those times weren’t commonplace. He fought smartly, respecting Ruiz’s power.

Based on ring generalship and the establishment of his jab, giving Parker the seven rounds-to-five edge was the right call. Here’s what many in the boxing community had to say:

Analysis from :

– Overall sub standard performance from JP. Poor work rate. Looked tired early.
– Ruiz Jr stock went up.

Ruiz Jr looked great counter punching.

JP’s jab looked good.

Ruiz lacked footwork to get inside.

JP looked lethargic & far from his best https://twitter.com/boxingkingdom14/status/807566471937150976 

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@fightwriterone I think it helps when the scorecards are not stupid

@iestyn5011 Agreed 100 per cent. 115-113 in JP’s favour or 114-114. Either score acceptable IMO.

I like Parker, but he’s won a vacant belt by edging a MD over an overweight Ruiz who’d never before even fought a 12-rounder. Much to prove.

I’m not expecting everyone to have the physique of Joshua but to challenge for a Heavyweight title in the shape Ruiz was in is disgraceful!

Very tight. I think Parker looked better against Takam, who’s a better fighter than Ruiz. https://twitter.com/obiweskenobi/status/807553904758190080 

Many observers are taking shots at Ruiz’s weight, and those criticisms are valid. You will rarely see such flab in a world-title bout. That said, I’m not sure Ruiz is even a heavyweight if he’s in optimal shape. He looks to be carrying somewhere between 35-45 pounds of fat on his frame which is already smallish for the heavyweight division.

Were he really in shape, he’d be a cruiserweight. Clearly, he doesn’t possess the discipline to transform his body.

As for Parker, he is a world champion, but if he hopes to defeat the likes of Anthony Joshua (who defends on Saturday against Eric Molina), Deontay Wilder, Tyson or Hughie Fury or even David Haye, he has some work to do.

The good thing for Parker is that he’s still just 24 years old. He still has some time to improve. He shouldn’t take a lot of time off after this fight if he wants his reign to be a lengthy one. He’d also be advised not to fight one of the aforementioned opponents in his next fight.

That might not be something boxing fans want to hear, but taking a tune-up bout would be in the new champion’s best interest.

 

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