Tony Tucker vs. this version of Anthony Joshua

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who takes this?
     
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    Turnip mk3 Active Member Full Member

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    Tucker.
     
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    Tucker by TKO 6-8.
     
  4. Fergy

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    Tucker probably stops him in around 8.
    This version of AJ looks done.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Probably Joshua. I can't say I remember seeing Tucker fight like he actually wanted to win.
     
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    I think Tucker would have a decent chance against any version of AJ.
     
  8. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah everyone will come out of the woodwork now Joshua lost and say he loses to every notable Heavyweight of the past.

    But in reality Tucker is the same fighter that got a gift decision against 5'11 Orlin Norris. And fought primarily defensive without getting out of 2nd gear in most of his fights.

    Absolutely Joshua could win this fight infact the more cautious style of Tucker would probably suit Joshua.
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Good points but I would still pick Tucker, who was, if nothing else, teak tough.
     
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    LOL@ you...

    Tucker fought Norris after a a three year Coke binge........fact not fiction.............and still won.

    The Bodybuilder spit his mouth piece out and quit vs a morbid obese 5'11 late sub tub of lard who never won a meaningful fight before and after...............another fact not fiction.

    Tucker in Douglas/Tyson form stops any version of AJ late.
     
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    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Honestly don't know what to make of Anthony Joshua. Is Dubois the best HW in the world coming into his own or would someone else like Kabayel or Bakole have taken advantage of this oppurtunity which Dubois lucked into? What about Hrgovic who was much more competitive with Dubois?

    How many HWs other than Usyk beat AJ and Fury right now? And the answer could be just Dubois but it could also be 10 guys.

    I rate Tucker high in his era. He beat Buster, survived Tyson and Lennox and could have beaten Tyson in a 15 rounder. If he gets to fight Holmes, Spinks or any of the other alphabet champs of the late 80s he probably beats them. But its hard to compare Tucker to greats in other eras especially ones his size. Tucker was kinda relying on that size advantage in his era but on the other hand he was competitive with Lennox Lewis. How good is AJ really compared to Lennox? And honestly have no idea. He looked amazing his last 2 fights and laid an egg. AJ could destroy Tucker he could also go out there and have nothing for him.
     
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    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Plenty of people have been sharing their doubts about Joshua's level - and, some time before last weekend's latest disaster.
     
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    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tucker.

    He's sturdier.
     
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    Norris is listed 5'9 1/2
     
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    Proves my point even further.
     
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