AJ vs Joyce: Who takes it?

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  1. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    I'm still slightly in favour of Joyce v this gunshy version of Joshua. Joyce has an amazing engine , Joshua has a poor one. Unless Joshua can win early he'll struggle to keep up with Joyce's relentless pace.
     
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  2. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If AJ loses to Usyk, a KO win against Joyce will bring him back into the game. Joyce will help him rejuvenate his career.
     
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  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Joyce has more offensive skills than AJ I feel he could beat him in a good fight.
     
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  4. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Another thread where AJ is being underrated big time. AJ stamina is fine, he goes 12 rounds while moving against Ruiz, 12 with ease against Parker and 12 with none other than Usyk.
    And he constantly improve on that, so his stamina is going to be even better now.
    Joyce has no chance. I would even favor Wilder against him.
     
    lordlosh, Jul 3, 2022
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  5. Quina74

    Quina74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The thing is Joyce took several bombs from Dubois. And hardly flinched. I think Dubois has more one punch power than AJ tbh. Look at his KOd. AJ does clearly have better skills. But can cope with Joyce's relentless pressure? I'm not sure he can. I can see Joyce, given he has shaken off any ring rust, forcing Joshua to gas.

    This would be an action packed extremely fun fight. And it ain't gonna happen
     
    Quina74, Jul 3, 2022
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  6. Quina74

    Quina74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I Think Dubois has more power in his hands than AJ. His punches appear more concussive imo. Joyce took and ate several clean bombs from Dubois. Of course with AJ being more skilled than Dubois hell more than likely land big shots that are more accurate and less telegraphed.
     
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  7. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Of course Usyk is much better than Joyce. He's already beaten him in his prime, but we don't know how much AJ has left. The rematch with Usyk might help us answer that.
     
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  8. UmarIFLUmar

    UmarIFLUmar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    60/40 Joshua wins but it'd be a great fight. The sort of fight Eddie will avoid like the plague.
     
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  9. jmb1356

    jmb1356 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Neither one of them have good defense. This would be a fan friendly fight and one I hope gets made after Usyk beats AJ again.
     
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  10. ArseBandit

    ArseBandit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    But is Ruiz much better than him? I wouldn't write Joyce off here.
     
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  11. Bigcheese

    Bigcheese Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I wouldn't wright Joyce off either but if AJ loses to Usyk again that won't change my view on his chances against Joyce. He didn't look shot last fight I just think Usyk is better than him.
     
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  12. Ilesey

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    Joshua beats Joyce, people are getting a touch carried away with Joyce at this stage.
     
    Ilesey, Jul 3, 2022
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  13. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Huh?? You're kidding right? Joyce is as slow and ponderous as they come.

    Joshua has light years better skills. The only question is if he didn't take Joyce out is whether his stamina holds up and gets stopped late due to gassing.
     
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  14. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    AJ has stopped far better opponents than either Dubois or Joyce. It's one thing taking single shots from a heavy hitting prospect, but taking on constant combinations from AJ? If Joyce doesn't improve his defense he's getting laid out.
     
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  15. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    Any outcome is literally possible in this fight.
     
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