Don't be surprised when Klitschko beats Joshua

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  1. Work the body

    Work the body Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Talk about throwing your man into the lions den. Joshua has faced no one on Klitschkos level not even close.

    Gambling on Klitschkos supposed decline is stupid
     
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  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I won't be.:deal:
     
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    Work the body Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joshua is basically going from Whyte to Klitschko in opponent standard. He's asking for a schooling
     
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  4. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Wlad is old...

    But is still going to jab AJ's big stiff head off

    then will retire
     
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    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    I hope you're all correct... the fanboi-ism Joshua has garnered from this sport's armchair fans has turned me from someone who followed all his fights into a Brit who wants to see his face - and especially Hearn's - after a Wlad schooling...
     
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  6. nurological

    nurological Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I have changed my mind so much woth this fight.

    Fact is there is noway Hearn would stick him in anything that resembles a close fight and i feel.Wlads age combined with inactivity is key.
     
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    Absolutely! Fabulous, darling! Full Member

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    I wouldn't be surprised at any outcome to this fight. There are too many unknowns going into it.
     
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    GALVATRON Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I would be surprised NOT shocked!
     
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  9. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I never really cared for Wlad's style of fighting but I really like the Wlad that I see now. I know that he has the wisdom and the power to end Joshua. I know that he is rejuvenated and full of fire plus he is the underdog and I am a sucker for the underdog. I don't think that he can win a decision but a knockout is not out of the question. My concern is that he might get old if he has to go through a real bruising round of heavy punches.
     
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    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    Joshua has a pretty good resume seems you're underrating him a little. He's running through pretty good competition. Joshua Deserves hype it shows boxing is alive and well, get your nose out of your ass. Nothing wrong with being a fan of Joshua, I'm a huge fan of Wladimir and Joshua.

    Wladimir was a Great Champion but don't ignore his flaws. Joshua is on a pretty mean KO streak, devasting KO's as well.

    This is a 50/50 fight but someone might be KO'd in devasting fashion
     
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    Work the body Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joshua's chin is very very questionable
     
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    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I'm really surprised AJ is the favourite here. I've bet on Wlad and I think he has numerous advantages.

    First of all, barring something spectacular, he'll take AJ into deep waters. Wlad has a superior jab and I think Joshua leaves himself open to it; he leans forward after throwing a power-shot and doesn't bring his hands back into a defensive position quickly enough. Someone who has an appreciation of distance and a good, straight jab should be able to tee off on him.
     
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    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Joshua can't win at range, Klitschko will control him, but if he comes in like Pulev did he will risk the same outcome. Wlad's hook is a goodnight punch and has done that to guys way better than Cornish and Martin. Here is why Wlad will win. Joshua is not a fully rounded fighter and lacks experience.
     
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    kostya by ko Boxing Addict

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    This is why I'm looking forward to this fight ... it's a real just watch to see what happens one.
     
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    Joshua is going to knock Wlad out. Wlad has been on the decline for some time now and AJ is the future of the division. Time for a changing of the guard.

    AJ KO Wlad. Remember where you heard it first.
     
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