So, who's picking Klitschko then

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  1. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    :( Klitschko is doomed now. Gonna put all the marbles on AJ ...

    ;)
     
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  2. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    :lol:

    I wouldn't count on that. My track record might well be worse than Teddy Atlas', but every now and then I get one right.

    :smoking:
     
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  3. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    I've seen some of your vids. You have a pretty deep technical knowledge and analytical ability. If you're getting them wrong, so would most other folks.
     
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  4. LondonRingRules

    LondonRingRules Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I am. It's a tough pick as we really have no idea what wlad has left or how Joshua will deal with such a huge test so early in his career, but I just think Wlad may have too much experience for AJ at this point. Joshuas style is also much more conventional than Fury, something Wlad was not used to facing.

    That being said, I really hope Joshua wins.
     
  5. LondonRingRules

    LondonRingRules Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well if that thread comes from a poster no one recognises at least we'll know it's one of your alts trying to generate a bit of hate for Joshua.
     
  6. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Ref has been named as David Weeks. Not familiar with him.

    He ref'd Hops fight against Kovalev.
     
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  7. LondonRingRules

    LondonRingRules Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Being KO'd before another opponent was KO'd has no bearing on how good that fighter is.

    Was Mitch Green in a completely different stratosphere ability wise than Michael Spinks or Larry Holmes?
     
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  8. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Barring a robbery Joshua can't win on points. I would go Wlad UD if I was betting the house.
     
  9. carlingeight

    carlingeight Active Member Full Member

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    I'm not sure Joshua is getting enough credit. People acting like the age gap is his only advantage and chance.

    When he was asked about Wlad's jab in the interview he spoke mainly about being able to slip it, block it, or just stay out of range. He'll no doubt be trying to exert his own jab, but it sounds like he is pragmatic enough to change things if he is coming second best.

    AJ and his team will have thought hard and trained hard for a 12 round fight. I don't think they see AJ as a flash in the pan, they want to see him at the top for years yet. He might not have the agility or reactions like T Fury, but it's not crazy to say he could win rounds. Especially if he does a good job judging range. I don't think Wlad will want any part of AJ's combinations which he should be able to work in his favour. I can see rounds where Wlad lands a few jabs but Joshua has more success in bursts.
     
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  10. split_decision

    split_decision Electronic information tampers with your soul Full Member

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  11. Absolutely!

    Absolutely! Fabulous, darling! Full Member

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    Two things I'm generally impressed with are Joshua's command of distance and his sense of timing. He's not quite in Wlad's league in either of these two categories, but he's a lot more adept at stringing punches together, which gives him an opportunity to follow up a less than perfectly timed or landed shot with several hard punches straight after. His stoppages of both Breazeale and Molina were very clinical; against Molina he doubled up a left to catch Molina as he turned away, which is something I've only ever seen Povetkin do with any facility out of this current crop of heavyweights.

    He's still someone whose physicality and overall athletic abilities dictate his success in the ring, but I like the development he and his team have shown over his last few fights.
     
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  12. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nor will I be. 50/50 fight for mine.
     
  13. Charles van Doren

    Charles van Doren Member Full Member

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    Keep dreaming! easy win for AJ
     
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  14. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Put down the spice pipe.
     
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  15. Pound4PoundGG

    Pound4PoundGG Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I have £400 of wlad at 2/1