Eddie Hearn is in a terrible position now with Joshua

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  1. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The one with available risky fights that would boost their resume is not the one who is in trouble.
     
  2. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Come on what is this BS, you're talking like Joshua is some over protected champion like Wilder. When has Joshua not taken risky fights?

    Martin was a risk as he was a novice when he took the title shot.

    Wlad was a huge risk and the biggest fight that could be made at the time and Joshua would of rematched him too if Wlad hadn't of retired.

    Parker fight to unify when before people on here said he could duck Parker.

    Povetkin fight when again people here said he'd duck Povetkin and would never take the fight.

    Usyk is a fantastic fighter, I'm a big fan of his, but I'm not going to pretend he's going to stroll up to heavyweight and take everyone's belts. The fact some people think he could beat Joshua isn't a negative, isn't something Joshua or Hearn will fear, they'll love that because it gives them another viable opponent to make a big fight with. This isn't team Duck squad here, they welcome the challenge, not hide behind networks, promoters and unrealistic purse demands to duck fights.
     
  3. Goose

    Goose Russian oligarch Full Member

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    His suitcases filled with $100 bills getting too heavy to carry? Yeah terrible position....
     
  4. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Joshua is in the best(not ideal) position out of them all.
    There are plenty of challengers with name value as he waits for Wilder and Fury. And the ABC's are likely to keep him busy as well with mandatory obligations.
    The pressure is on Wilder and Fury. They are the ones talking about the future while Joshua keeps wondering why they wont fight him. Dude has handled this rather well. Never blamed anyone and in some interviews he even questioned if it was his fault; maybe he should have caved into the demands.
    But it is what it is.
     
  5. critix

    critix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i dont think so

    he can still make the tyson fury fight

    after that if ducksquad still dont want to fight he could make grandpa ortiz fight

    pulev, rivas etc....

    there will come a point that bumsquad will need to step up
     
  6. sauhund II

    sauhund II Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How can a 41 year old grey haired shot WK with a certified glass chin who had not won a fight in a couple of years be a "High Risk " ?

    Povetkin is a bum.........even in his prime he was "not ready" for WK and hid in Russia, when he stepped up he was thrown around like a rag doll............c level Purrity/Brewster and a retired Golfer simply walked PRIME WK down like a dog with rabbies, no finesse at all.

    In essence , log off and have yourself a kebab while drooling over AJ's poster.
     
  7. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    To be honest Joshua is being moved perfectly. Barry Hearn about a year ago said he didn’t see any reason to rush Joshua into fights with Wilder or Fury as long as Joshua is selling tickets, which he is and Joshua is still the least experienced out of himself, Wilder, and Fury, so the fight happening in 2021-2022 would work in Joshua’s favor. By 2021 Joshua could have another solid 4-5 fights under his belt before going against Wilder or Fury.
     
  8. deadACE

    deadACE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Your the one who should log off. Boxing is about levels and at the time Joshua was a 17 fight novice when he fought Wlad. Joshua hadn't faced anyone with Wlads ability up to that point.

    The fact you think that was an easy fight for Joshua actually shows how much you think of him. Which is quite ironic considering your drooling comment.
     
  9. sauhund II

    sauhund II Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Levels...Levels....Levels.....

    Did Tyson or Holyfield hit the mat while fighting Grandpa Holmes or Fossil Foreman.......,.and both had a lot more in the tank as their respective careers after their losses against them showed.........AJ was on the brink of defeat against a grey haired shot WK.....let that sink in......newsflash....eventually Wilder will meet AJ in the Ring and AJ is going to put to sleep, guaranteed, has nothing to do with style, resume or "levels"......AJ is as dumb as a box of rocks in regards to Ring IQ and will not be able to adjust to Wilders awkward speed/timing. The End.
     
  10. deadACE

    deadACE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Comparing Joshua to a young Tyson is high praise. So you do rate AJ. Don't feel bad about it son.

    Also you actually proved my point. Tyson fought Holmes in his 33rd fight and it was Holyfields 26th. Two legends so not a bad comparison.
     
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  11. Kratos

    Kratos Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I was right, again technically Wilder lost to Fury but of course that's not on record so it doesn't count.