Klitschko’s sparring partner reveals what happened when Wladimir sparred with Joshua

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  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ukrainian cruiserweight Serhiy Radchenko (5-0), who shared the room with current IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Wladimir Klitschko’s training camp before Kubrat Pulev fight, said that Joshua is really good, intelligent and humble guy.

    Radchenko's interview about AJ vs Wlad sparring sessions is taken form here:
    http://boxingnews.com.ua/en/news/19...o-no-vladimir-byl-na-golovu-luchshe-radchenko

    “Anthony Joshua is very intelligent guy. Most of black guys in Klitschko camps, especially American guys, were extremely noisy. But Joshua, unlike them, is very polite, smart and sensible guy. And very humble, considering that he was already very popular then after winning Olympic gold medal” - said Radchenko.

    Serhiy also revealed what happened in the ring when Klitschko sparred Joshua.

    “Joshua looked pretty good in sparrings. He was probably the best and the most competitive Klitschko’s sparring partner in that camp, although it’s hard to say definitely because Wladimir boxes differently against different sparring partners, and some of the guys do not work at 100% in the sparring. And while Wladimir, who starts the sparring part of the camp right away from 12-rounds sparrings, always changes sparring partners after 2 rounds (or 3 at most), he once asked Joshua to spar 6 rounds.

    “So, all in all, I can tell you that Joshua looked pretty good in sparrings against Klitschko, but Wladimir was still clearly better. It looked like Joshua lacked confidence and experience then to make those sparring sessions really competitive. And, yes, he looked very decent in 6-round sparring, but I don't know how would he look if he had to go 12 against Wlad” - said Serhiy Radchenko.
     
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  2. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    Cool but sparring don't mean ****, especially considering the timeline.
     
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  3. madballster

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    I remember an interview wtih AJ after sparring Wlad and he was full of praise of the professionalism and attention to detail in Wlad's camp. I bet AJ took notes and implemented most of what he saw in his own training and camp routine.
     
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  4. Hard Hitter

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    was 3 years ago means nothing now AJ has improved a lot while wlad has declined
     
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  5. BlizzyBlizz

    BlizzyBlizz Loyal Member Full Member

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    Nobody gives a **** what this CW clown thinks.
     
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  6. AdrianSterling

    AdrianSterling Lewisham Boy banned Full Member

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    One sided ass whooping. Nothing more nothing left.

    Everyone knows Joshua is levels above the old man. You will see.

    Greatest heavyweight since a prime Lennox Lewis.

    Trust me on dat.
     
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  7. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well at least he was there and watched it.

    Surely, AJ has improved and Wlad is 3 years older.

    As for Radchenko, he's not a talented boxer, he's a trial horse who earns money while sparring with much more talented boxers.
     
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  8. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Joshua fanboys are going to need psychiatric care after this fight.
     
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  9. BlizzyBlizz

    BlizzyBlizz Loyal Member Full Member

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    It's the same treatment that you received when Fury beat Wlad so what's the difference?
     
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  10. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Hardly.
     
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  11. BCS8

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    Nah. Even if AJ loses, he's only 18 fights into his career. Plenty of time to bounce back.
     
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  12. 3rdegree

    3rdegree Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Just goes to show you, even an intelligent, educated former champion, doesn't have the sense to know when it's time to hang them up. I know there are many factors in deciding to take the fight, money being the most obvious,but I appreciate it when former champions pick the right time to retire.
     
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  13. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Well, he has a rematch clause inserted, Shows you he ain't as super confident as his fanboys on here.
     
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  14. BCS8

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    I think that's standard fare for champions. Wlad also had rematch clauses.

    I'm pretty stoked for this fight, tbh. It could be a passing of the torch moment or it could be the last shot at glory for an ATG.

    Neither of these guys have anything to lose. In 20 years time whoever loses will either be "too green" or "too old".

    I do love the fact that they are both total gentlemen and class acts.

    Just shows that you don't have to be a d*ck to break face.
     
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