AJ says he studies Foreman`s tactics in the ring

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  1. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    AJ says in this his best interview that he studied how Foreman controlled opponets by posting his arms and keeping opponents off showing he`s a student of te game, this is a brilliant interview, is AJ`s IQ in and out of the ring underrated? He is focused as hell.
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  2. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That's good to hear. Foreman's efficient footwork and walking hook are two things that would make Joshua the most dangerous guy in the division. Also, Joshua does seem to have a good ring IQ despite his inexperience, since when Wlad rocked him he was smart enough to go down and take a count rather than staying on his feet and risk getting stopped.
     
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  3. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Joshua does seem to me to be a rather cerebral fighter, he'd have to be to get where he is now, having gotten into the sport so late. So not a surprise he's a student of the game and likes to study other fighters to try and pick up new techniques and tricks.
     
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  4. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think his ring smarts and strategy really showed in the parker fight

    he has his flaws but I think he is a pretty smart fighter
     
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  5. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    You mean he was laid out by Klitschko and then hugged his way to the bell and gave himself more time by gobbing out his shield.
     
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  6. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Dude, Wlad legit put him down. It wasn't Joshua deciding to take a knee.
    But he did keep his composure throughout, and that is something to admire.
     
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  7. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Yes Frank Bruno used to turn into a zombie when he was caught with a good shot, AJ says he`s ben watching former champs and tries some of their moves to see if they work for him, very pro attitude, I saw a study explaining Foreman`s walking hook and a clip of him finishing Cooney using this move and an uppercut I think, it was one of his most devastating KO victories.
     
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  8. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I didn`t see him clinch, he reeled back on the ropes and blocked six follow up hooks, re-watch that round mate.
     
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  9. Holler

    Holler Doesn't appear to be a paid matchroom PR shill Full Member

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    Maybe this one?

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  10. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Hugged WK a couple of times but should never have been let off the hook, younger Wlad would have finished him.
     
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  11. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Joshua's a good learner and has a very good coach. He will continue to get better and is going to be very difficult to beat.

    Hes obviously not the most fluid or natural of boxers but is still pretty skilled alongside his obviousy physical strengths.

    I'd love to see him fight Wilder which i think would be a beatdown by Joshua but doesn't look like the fight will happen this decade
     
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  12. Ragamuffin

    Ragamuffin Active Member Full Member

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    As I have said for decades, George Foreman was a lot smarter a fighter than the haters and "casuals" give him credit for.
     
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  13. Kratos

    Kratos Well-Known Member Full Member

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    foreman had very good handspeed and cut off the ring very well, none of the heavyweight have either of them today.
     
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  14. Ragamuffin

    Ragamuffin Active Member Full Member

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    Also, in his comeback, his balance was second to none.
     
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  15. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That's smart and shows intelligence.

    If it was one of those "I'm from the streets yo" idiots, they would have gotten up and then blasted out and never psychologically recovered from it.

    This is exactly what will happen to Jarell Miller.
     
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