What are Anthony Joshua's weaknesses?

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  1. Blackclouds

    Blackclouds Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    AJ has weaknesses but it takes somebody who can stand up to him to get to him. So far, only Dillian Whyte stood up to him and revealed he has problems dealing with a decent jab, his chin isn't the best, defense isn't robust, stamina isn't great, doesn't move his head. It would take a top fighter to get to that though but that's why he needs to continue to develop so when somebody does stand up to him they'll find a top skilled fighter beyond that firewall. I'm very high on AJ, even before these recent fights, ignorant and obnoxious UK fans withstanding.
     
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    Blackclouds Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would argue that Dillian was exhausted by the 4th round which in turn didn't push AJ to fight when he didn't want to fight. Dillian let him set the pace, which was on the slow side. So the questions remain.
     
  3. deadACE

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    He needs rounds. Styles make fights so he will come up against someone and not look so good.

    Stamina is good for someone so muscular.

    He will have weaknesses as do ALL boxers.
     
  4. Yarkshireman

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    LOL said the poster with the perfect grammar.

    I tell you what, you can come and work for me if you want? £80 a shift in Holywell. All you need is to be good with a spade and have a back that doesn't resemble a jellyfish. Then I can see what type of man you're made of.
     
  5. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    if OAPs excite you that's your thing, but not with my granma, shes not interested in you thx.


    I don't want a shyt there.
     
  6. andrewa1

    andrewa1 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Questions more than weaknesses right now for the most part. He has weakness compared to other top hw's, though. Size, movement, stamina and punch output and diversity are less than Tyson Fury (while still better than most other top hw's).
     
  7. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lack of experience. No fighter is perfect, but Joshua looks like the real deal.
     
  8. latineg

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    that's not what he said :good
     
  9. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Primal Pledge upto no good I see?
     
  10. Yarkshireman

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    No pal.
     
  11. Yarkshireman

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    LMAO what happened a cold sweat come over your body over the possibility of a bit of real work?
     
  12. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Brool Story Cuv
     
  13. Yarkshireman

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    This is true.

    Reminds me of Price prior to running into Thompson in that he was blowing everyone away and obviously neglecting he basics i.e the jab which for a big mam should be his bread and butter.
     
  14. Yarkshireman

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    Yeh sound.
     
  15. deadACE

    deadACE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Joshua hits Fury once on the chin, that's it fights over. Timing and technique will catch Fury while he's running around.