Is Joshua-Fury still an intriguing fight as nobody is sure who has declined worse at this stage?

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  1. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    Fury takes his tune-up, every one says he's washed beyond belief and will be splattered by AJ... AJ takes his tune-up, and now he's actually the one who is the most washed and would be finished by Fury.

    Is it a battle of the declines that still makes this fight interesting?
     
    MixedMartialLaw, Jul 29, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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  2. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Yeah, that exactly why this IS an intriguing fight. Sometimes these aging warhorses put on good, memorable fights
     
    The Professor, Jul 29, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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  3. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    I think them being HWs help too. As few people expected any KOs by the time Manny and Mayweather fought, but even years past boxers over 250 lbs can likely still KO each other.
     
    MixedMartialLaw, Jul 29, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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  4. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    British casual sports fans are mentally deficient, they will buy it.

    Fury making AJ cry in the 1st presser alone will be worth it.
     
    miniq, Jul 29, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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  5. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes it is

    At the end of the day the characters involved matter

    Some of the best fights ever were between fighters past their best

    Like Ali vs Fraizer 3 for example
     
    Joeywill, Jul 29, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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  6. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    That's the key selling point for me at this stage
     
    Wizbit1013, Jul 29, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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  7. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Exactly this!

    Not everything has to be "Elite" fighters

    Many a time such fighters are in boring fights
     
    Wizbit1013, Jul 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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  8. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    There are important factors that make this, actually, a more intriguing fight that perhaps it was in their primes!!

    Has Joshua's punch resistance declined to such a point where a light-hitter like Fury can put him on the canvas and keep him there?

    And what about Fury - have his reflexes and recuperative powers declined to such a point where Joshua is more likely to put him down and out?

    Honestly I'm looking forward to it. And I'm glad I decided to spring for the DAZN Ultimate subscription - so I won't have to pay extra!!
     
    The Professor, Jul 29, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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  9. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Wilder/Joshua is much more interesting now as well.
     
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  10. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    I'd still see it.
     
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  11. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    People are knee-jerk nincompoops. I still am very interested. Let's remember that Fury is NORMALLY all over the place. He always has been. I have no idea what he's got left in the tank no matter how garbage he looks. As far as AJ, I still can easily see the stopping power spelling doom, considering he's much more skilled and physically strong than Wilder, despite not having the exact same level of one-punch ability or Fury just being too cunning for him from start to finish whether cards or knockout. Complete question mark to me.
     
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  12. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    Good points but the nagging question of who would have won in their primes will remain unresolved and probably still debated forever.
     
    MixedMartialLaw, Jul 29, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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  13. chaunceygardina

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    It's gone from the biggest undisputed heavyweight fight in history, and the "biggest British sporting event since '66" (to quote Frank), to simply a past-it dust up.

    We are not seeing primes at all, so it'll be a battle of attrition, or seeing who's simply not got it anymore.

    The intrigue in this fight is completely different now. It's not pinnacle of the sport, as it could have been. I'm filing it alongside Kell v Khan. Too late, but well promoted. Hopefully this one isn't as one sided as that though!

    The promoters have got a job on to get the taste buds going too, that's for sure, as fans are smelling through the bull****. But, come fight week, I'm sure the country will be buzzing.

    Tbh, I'm not bothered with the AJ or Fury story anymore. I'll only be glued in for fight week, everything else, leading up, is chip paper.
     
    chaunceygardina, Jul 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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  14. chaunceygardina

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    Intriguing clash of characters in the media for sure. That's why it was interesting seeing them sort-of trade off finally a few months back. I kind of feel that Eddie will try and dampen the potential trash talk, by mentioning AJ's recent losses though.
     
    chaunceygardina, Jul 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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  15. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Each guy has regressed from their best. But it's still an interesting fight.
     
    The Real Lance, Jul 29, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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