AJ v Wlad

richy said:
He won't
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Sad really, the guy has had the balls to at least give an explanation and apologise, even if someone disagreed with the explanation they should at least say so, otherwise, imo, they lose the moral high ground.
 
richy said:
Only if you look at the numbers. His full resume is a list of scaffolders and Latvian taxi drivers

Oh and a P.E teacher
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And world champions and challengers of course plus British and Commonwealth champions past and present. The division isn't littered with talent and he has only been pro for 3 and half years and already a world champion.
 
Liverpoolphil said:
And world champions and challengers of course plus British and Commonwealth champions past and present. The division isn't littered with talent and he has only been pro for 3 and half years and already a world champion.
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What world champions and challengers has he fought Phil? Which top 10 heavyweight has he fought?

He can't be deemed the second coming of Ali on one hand then defended with the lack of experience he has with the other.

He's a world champion by default. Fought for a belt on a technicality. These aren't words coming from dislike, they're just facts.

(Not you personally, the general public)
 
richy said:
What world champions and challengers has he fought Phil? Which top 10 heavyweight has he fought?

He can't be deemed the second coming of Ali on one hand then defended with the lack of experience he has with the other.

He's a world champion by default. Fought for a belt on a technicality. These aren't words coming from dislike, they're just facts.

(Not you personally, the general public)
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Didn't realise he had been deemed the second coming of Ali - I expect that's nothing more than Sky hype to sell more tickets , he is on his way up through the professional ranks so his list of fights won't be littered with glowing names until he gets through this fight then the door opens.

For me he is a young boxer who is showing that there could be a bright future for him at Heavyweight and he certainly looks like he has the power to unite the belts to breathe life into a division that has been lacking for years now. He could have avoided this fight but he took it as he has earned it. Win it and he will just get stronger.

As for the hype - that's part and parcel of the selling side of any sport. Would expect most to ignore it
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Didn't realise he had been deemed the second coming of Ali - I expect that's nothing more than Sky hype to sell more tickets , he is on his way up through the professional ranks so his list of fights won't be littered with glowing names until he gets through this fight then the door opens.

For me he is a young boxer who is showing that there could be a bright future for him at Heavyweight and he certainly looks like he has the power to unite the belts to breathe life into a division that has been lacking for years now. He could have avoided this fight but he took it as he has earned it. Win it and he will just get stronger.

As for the hype - that's part and parcel of the selling side of any sport. Would expect most to ignore it
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You obviously haven't seen the lucozade advert (one of his many sponsors).

I don't think he could've went anywhere else. A lot of people would've turned on him if he'd fought yet another knock over job.

I'm going with Wlad late stoppage but that depends if he's over the hill or not. I think we'll know after the first minute or so.
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Nope not seen any advert but the mere fact it's an advert suggests it's hyped to help sell and I'm sure no one with sense judges someone based on an advert

Looking at some of these punches then to me it looks like he has a hell of a lot of power

https://www.facebook.com/ConorMcGregorMMA/videos/1898053440407129/
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It isn't just the advert, just look at Twitter and the consensus of the general public.

Those knockouts have to be taken in context. They were against really poor opposition, really poor.

The casual boxing fan, no disrespect meant to anyone, loves a highlight knockout reel. They aren't bothered about the level of opposition.

Genuine boxing fans are more interested in an evenly matched fight. Whether that's area level, British, commonwealth, European or world.
 
richy said:
It isn't just the advert, just look at Twitter and the consensus of the general public.

Those knockouts have to be taken in context. They were against really poor opposition, really poor.

The casual boxing fan, no disrespect meant to anyone, loves a highlight knockout reel. They aren't bothered about the level of opposition.

Genuine boxing fans are more interested in an evenly matched fight. Whether that's area level, British, commonwealth, European or world.
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Then I guess only one person will prove you possibly wrong - Joshua himself.
 
Apologies havent read all the replys , I think Aj will win , just think WK is past his best , i think AJ has been good for heavyweight boxing , a proper heavyweight athlete ala Holyfield .. both have jab jab , left , both have massive power ,, im gona go with the younger man
AJ within 9 but as others say , i wont b paying for it
 
bladeplayer said:
Apologies havent read all the replys , I think Aj will win , just think WK is past his best , i think AJ has been good for heavyweight boxing , a proper heavyweight athlete ala Holyfield .. both have jab jab , left , both have massive power ,, im gona go with the younger man
AJ within 9 but as others say , i wont b paying for it
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Jab Jab hook , not left , doh
 
Vlad doesn't like getting hit. He fights at range with his smoke screen jab, disguising a powerful straight right and left over the top hook. If Joshua can avoid getting caught on his way in, then he will win. But, I think Joshua doesn't have a great chin...Whyte wobbled him and with Vlad's power, it could be good night.

Prediction? Cagey 6 rounds, with Joshua winning by TKO in round 8.
 
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