Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou •

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MixedMartialLaw, Jan 5, 2024.


Naganou-Joshua, who wins?

  1. Naganou KO

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  2. Joshua KO

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  1. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    People read too much into ‘supposed body language’. I doubt AJ is scared although I hope he doesn’t underestimate Francis’s ability and durability. That being said he should be fighting Hrgovic or Zhang who are the best contenders out there.
     
  2. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Saudi have completely different plans for AJ obviously. They want the biggest fights, and don't care about guys like Hrgovic. Sorry for his fans, this is the true.
    They want AJ - Fury/Usyk next. Simple as that. Turki already said it openly, the winner of AJ - Ngannou is getting the winner of Usyk - Fury.

    Though i'm almost certain AJ and Usyk will win, and Saudi will try to make Fury - AJ. Almost certain in that. They can bypass the rematch and everything else.
    I don't see Usyk given AJ a 3rd fight, there is no point in that match as well.
     
  3. deadACE

    deadACE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Calm down ffs. Joshua likes to talk **** to people in the staredown, I doubt he'll do that to Ngannou.
     
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  4. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Joshua doesn't hold back when someone is talking bollocks against him, obviously. Just like Wallin did. AJ is always respectful though.
    If you respect him, you will get respect, and vice versa. Simple as that.
     
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  5. deadACE

    deadACE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm not a Joshua hater you clown.

    In the past he has definitely started the **** talking, I don't care whether he does or doesn't. I just made the comment referring to this situation.
     
  6. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Difficult to give the big 'gangster stare' when you are staring at someone who would beat you like a dog in seconds if he wanted to

    Aj has recently tried to be all broody and tough in these conferences and staredowns, but next to Francis he is a poodle

    aj obviously has way more experience in boxing, but as a tough guy? He's not even close lol, so no point on his cringe tough guy act

    Francis is a guy who has come from real hardships in his life, not a spoilt ex drug dealing diva
     
  7. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    You need to visit an anger management course. Where the heck did i said that you are AJ hater ? Who is the clown now? Look at the mirror.

    Where he was starting the s**** talking exactly ? There was some beef with Helenius, but it was just that.
    Don't get surprise when doing stupid claims based on absolutely nothing, that AJ looked scared, when this is his usual look at the face off, and he doesn't look intimidated even one a bit, and why should he ? Ngannou is just an easy 50m.
    He is going to obliterated him.
     
  8. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    [url]https://www.gbnews.com/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-francis-ngannou-fight-not-happen-john-fury-exclusive[/url]
     
  9. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    Projection?

    Even now, Fury's more likely to back of out fighting Usyk than the AJ/Ngannou fight getting called off.
     
  10. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    I agree with you . Its just the opinion of john fury . I do not think aj vs ngannou will be called off but wanted to show you the article
     
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  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Who gives a flying **** what John Fury says?
     
  12. Moe Balbaghe

    Moe Balbaghe New Member Full Member

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    Just seen the face off and noticed how much wider Ngannou is when they both turn to face the crowd. Also watch the below video and Ade says that AJ remarked how big Ngannou is. I think Ngannou's best chance is to make it dirty, tie up in clinches and rag doll AJ around a bit, intimidate him and rough him up

    I think AJ will fight this similar to Ruiz II, and take a points win, but if Ngannou does land a big shot I wouldn't be that surprised to see Ngannou winning by knockout

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  13. TMLT87

    TMLT87 Active Member Full Member

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    I really wonder what the excuses will be if AJ looks bad too. The mental gymnastics after that Fury fight are hilarious.
     
  14. humbug

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    Bare in mind boxing is primarily a striking sport, sport.

    MMA is a bit different. One could say it's no surprise an MMA fighter's face is rather non-peculiar after many contests. One could also say that Ngannou's schnoz is going to blend in, akin to having no nose after the Joshua contest.
     
  15. Drstillhammer

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    Nice matchup. I can see them having a few heavy exchanges on the inside. Ngannou again capitalizing on counterpunches.

    Joshua could win on points. But im betting on him getting dropped at least twice; most likely getting sparked out.