Joshua-Wilder, who do you pick right now?

I don't think Joshua is a more polished Wilder. I think Wilder is far less heavy on his foot and way more mobile. At the same time he is less accurate and has a less disciplined style.

I hope we get to see this fight.

 

Joshua KO's Wilder inside 3.

It's not a very competitive fight in my mind.

 

No Surprise 100% KO Joshua is the favorite

If Joshua reaches 33-0-0-0 (KO 33), then he ends Wilder last Statistical claim at the GOAT KO power. At this point Anthony Joshua made history as the first World Heavyweight Champion to have a 100% KO ratio

If Wilder gets past Povetkin, he silences big segments of the bitter peasantry, then he can focus all his power on a historic fight with Anthony Joshua, because Anthony Joshua effectively ended Wilder Statistical claim of being the Hardest puncher to walk on Earth, the two have to answer this in the ring.

The Long Legged Titan punches do the trick better, much respect for Joshua, but the big fight is Povetkin now, if Wilder dismantles his Russian foe, then an elaborate breakdown of the Joshua - Wilder will be everywhere. (Fury is better off fighting the winner, instead of facing two power punchers)

 

Lets hope Povetkin doesn't upset Wilder (this is Povetkin last chance, so he will come at his best)

Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua, answers without a doubt who is the hardest puncher to ever walk Earth.

Subjectivity can be put aside & we let the numbers speak for themselves, if Wilder fails to KO Povetkin...Then Joshua gets his way by default :conf

 

Joshua in an absolute tear up.

 

Too close to call. Pretty sure Parker would have manhandled Martin too, so that doesn't say much.
After Parker vs Takam (who I'd clearly favor over Martin) I can make an educated guess.

 

Wilder is better than anyone AJ has fought, better than Whyte, Johnson and definitely better than Martin. But I'd still favour Joshua.

But I do think Wilder could pose AJ problems with his speed, size and movement, we've see AJ struggle with fleet footed opponents at the Olympics against Savon and Dychko. But AJ has the size, reach and accuracy to land on Wilder enough to KO Wilder who just makes too many mistakes to not get caught.

 

They are quite similar but Joshua doesn't have a Nichols or Sconiers on his resume, so is obviously unproven. :yep

 

Firstly, congratulations to all involved so far for actually making this topic a discussion rather than just spouting **** at each other. A real ESB rarity.

For me, it's all about the straight punches in a tear up and Joshua's are quicker and more technically sound, which I think gives him the edge. Can imagine a knockout being similar to the Groves/Froch fight - Wilder throwing a big hook, AJ getting him with a straight one before Wilder's (potentially knockout hook) lands.

On a side note, been so impressed with AJ in the post-fight hysteria. Actively playing the title down reflects a lot of what the core boxing fans believe - he hasn't really won anything yet, except for greater marketability.

His next job is to find two fights which are highly winnable, but will teach him something before he goes for the unifying fights. Parker (fellow young hopeful, but AJ has the edge) and Stiverne (who people might not see as a huge test, but he'd actually have to go a few rounds with!) would be my choice.

 

Joshua. He's more technically sound imo.

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Joshua wins. He has real skills and power. Way too much for Wilder to deal with or take.