Joshua vs Ruddock

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  1. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    AJ likes to get involved this would suit Razor A war would result .the smash landing on AJs chops would be interesting.
     
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  3. PernellSweetPea

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    Ruddock had the left hook power, but he was not a guy who would be champion. Too inconsistent and shaky chin for a big guy. I think Joshua eeks thorugh in a tough fight. Ruddock was just overrated a bit. Great left hook.
     
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    I would slightly disagree and say that if ruddock were around today and with the more professional management of this age rather than a murad muhammud..ruddock would for sure be a long time alphabet titlist ala a denotay wilder or parker. His run of victories over weaver,bonecrusher and dokes up to confronting a still formidable tyson twice in 4 months was pretty impressive
     
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    Ruddock was a one trick pony, that wild "Smash" of his would leave him wide open for a hard right hand, Joshua would wipe him out like Lewis did.
     
  6. Cobra33

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    AJ would get sparked in under 5 RDS.
    Razor could take AJs shots but AJ couldn't take his.
    And Razor landed from weird angles that AJ hasn't seen before and can't train for.
     
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    He took Wlad's shots, Joshua looks like he can take a better punch than Ruddock.
     
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    Ruddock was significantly harder puncher than Joshua.Against the unprepared Takam Joshua's punching
    power wasn't impressive.Plus i think the prime Ruddock was better than the old, shot W. Klitschko
    who exposed Joshua's questionable chin and stamina.
     
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