Why come AJ is not more like his fellow Countrymen Lennox Lewis, who fought EVERYONE!!!

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  1. Beez

    Beez Active Member Full Member

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    Has Joshua retired and not told anyone?? or Should we not wait until the end of AJ's career before having this discussion?
     
  2. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lewis didn't fight "everyone". He didn't fight Ruiz, Byrd, Wlad or Bowe (Though that wasn't his fault).
     
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  3. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Also, Joshua's resume sh*ts all over Wilder's.
     
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  4. Wasteman

    Wasteman Certified Wasteman Full Member

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    Unbelievable.

    Now I'm not a fan of AJ but I will say the following in his defense:

    Since turning pro a mere 6 years ago in 2013, Joshua has fought and knocked out Charles Martin, Dillian Whyte, Dominic Breazeale, Eric Molina, Carlos Takam, Wladimir Klitschko, Alexander Povetkin and won a comfortable points victory against Joseph Parker.

    Comparitively, after 6 years of turning pro Lewis had recorded wins over the likes of Donovan Ruddock, Tony Tucker, Frank Bruno and Tommy Morrison.

    So, if anything can be taken away from this it is this: after 6 years of turning pro both Joshua and Lewis both have/had some fairly great names recorded on their respective records and have/had both established themselves as dominant forces within the HW division at this early stage in their individual professional careers, making them more or less equal in my mind in the context of this argument.

    I could even argue that Joshua has perhaps done a little better than Lewis did in his first 6 years as a pro as he hasn't been knocked out yet, whereas Lewis was knocked out by Oliver McCall during the same early period of his own pro career.

    Joshua has fought everyone put in front of him so far and has a solid record. In due time, I expect that we will see him fight Wilder, Usyk and everyone else he's beeen accused of ducking. And where ducking is concerned, his last couple of recorded wins alone are enough to convince me that he isn't afraid to step in the ring with any current HW.

    Not a fan of the guy but credit must be given where it's due.
     
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  5. LANCE99

    LANCE99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Between Wilder and AJ, you think it's AJ who hasn't faced anyone... just when I think you cannot get any dumber...
     
  6. Gil Gonzalez

    Gil Gonzalez Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Someone should do an A to Z AJ Excuse Compendium Thread for his fans to just put all the excuses in one location.

    There are times when three quarters of the threads on ESB are AJ excuse threads by his terrified fans.
     
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  7. Brixton Bomber

    Brixton Bomber Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    Because AJ is money mad, that's why.

    He will happily face Whyte next, fight Miller and then rematch Parker. Easy money for him.

    He is one the same wavelength as Eddie when it comes to keeping the gravy train going.
     
  8. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    AJ and Wilder's resumes are on par with each others.
     
  9. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    whyte and parker suck.
     
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  10. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    seven of the accomplishments you mention are only two fighters, both around forty.
     
  11. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Because he's not as good as Lewis!
     
  12. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They are still much better than shot Tyrell Biggs
     
  13. markclow

    markclow Well-Known Member Full Member

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    What a great post. Could not have said it better.
     
  14. markclow

    markclow Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I cant wait for Joshua and Wilder to fight.

    To be honest I would 100% bet on Joshua to win, who has fought much better competition. The only worry is a chance of a Wilder haymaker. However Joshuas superior fundamentals should see him though. And he can crack himself.
     
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  15. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    It's time to give up drinking.