will anthony joshua be the first man to stop kevin johnson?? (vitali/charr/fury/chisora/ and others couldnt put kevin johnson away ..........WILL ANTHONY JOSHUA BE THE FIRST ??? DISCUSS?:deal
Johnson is older now, out of shape, but if Joshua is so good, when is he going to fight at ranked fighter?
Johnson is not exactly a fighter at the top of his game Joshua should stop him and that will look good on paper and help the hype
Joshi might be the first to stop Safetypin going by both their current form, and Joshi's "youthful enthausiasm" wich might force a (British) stoppage.
I'll be a very old man before joshua gets the ***** to step in the ring with a live opponent that can stand and trade. Another fight that will be over by the 2nd/3rd round that AJ would have learnt nothing from.
If he goes in like last saturday, he will defnitly stop him, but its risky that Johnson will land a clear counterpunch. But he should go some rounds with him, raise up the pressure an KO him after 6-7 rounds..
Smart fight to make at this point. It's clear that AJ needs to step up and Johnson is a safe opponent who is now a tried and tested gate keeper. Johnson lacks the power to be a serious KO threat. His work rate and overly negative style will ensure he can't win on points and he is durable enough and cagey enough to not be blown out quickly and give AJ some much needed rounds. Would be impressive if AJ could be the first to stop Johnson would make a real statement if he can do it. I think he will stop Johnson, AJ hits harder than Charr, Chisora, Fury or Vitali but it won't be a quick blow out, he'll have to work for this KO.
It's a good fight for this stage of Joshua's career. If he does well here and gets some rounds in well finally be able to judge how well he'll fare against the other serious contenders and beyond.