Anthony Joshua v Kristian Prenga

It's like asking a Turkey to vote for Xmas

Look at Andy Ruiz for example

Has to be the best example surely

He even somehow negotiated more money in the run up to the rematch
Al Haymon for all his faults does his fighters well

When good money is involved these things ain't going away

 

Again, it's not the point. I'm not sure why you're bringing something completely separate into this when I'm talking about one way rematch clauses as a whole.

I also think mandatory opponents should always take priority over voluntary ones, but it's not really relevant to the point I'm making.

 

I'm confused, so are you ok with this or not? Because my point is that it's an unfair practice that should be abolished.

 

If its a mandatory I'm not in favour of such a clause being allowed in a contract

If its a voluntary defence I'm not fussed

You'll never get it banned as too many people earn from them in general

 

It's highlighting unfairness on the flipside

Quite easy to see what im saying i think regardless of if you'd agree

 

In practical terms, it's not that big a deal.

Idealistically yes, but idealism is a fools hobby, it's not worth griping over, and it's far from the biggest problem in the sport.

I wouldn't argue strongly in favour of it, necessarily, but I don't see the point in wasting time arguing against it.

 

Yet you engaged in a manner that appeared to justify it.

In practical terms it is a big deal, because it ensures that certain fighters get to cherrypick opponents with a get out of jail free card even if they lose to the better man on the night.

I'll also never get the idea that just because something happens, we should all be ok with it because "what can I do about it?" It's a defeatist attitude. I'm aware I won't be able to change many injustices of this world, but that doesn't mean I can't call it out.

 

Jeez, I don't even know who this guy is, honestly.

What this tells me is that although Joshua clearly wanted a tune-up for Fury, he has no confidence in himself not to **** it up and destroy the opportunity. At least Fury fought a worthy opponent, who was a slight risk. Joshua's confidence was already shot, but will be even more so since that Dubois annihilation. That's why his next opponent was Jake Paul. If Joshua does finally fight Fury, it will only be for the money it brings, because there's no way he believes he can win.

 

He lit him up in sparring so he may take some confidence out of that.

 

What, nearly 20 years ago?

 

Yup. Fighters grasp for biggers straws than that.

 

I'd expect a bit more from you though.

 

Why from me? I'm not the one fighting, lol.

 

In regard to straw grasping.

A sparring session from around 20 years ago will have no bearing on their upcoming fight

 

I'm not saying it will. Sparring is just sparring. Hrgović destroyed Dubois in sparring and got his ass whooped. I'm just saying that a fighter can use sparring experiences as a confidence booster.