Would a Wladimir victory over Anthony Joshua confirm his ATG standing?

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  1. UFC2015

    UFC2015 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    People accuse Wladimir of fighting in a very weak dud area and that it would count against him big time when comparing him to other ATG. AJ is being regarded as his most dangerous opponent and some people have even criticized him for taking on such a huge risk.

    But if he prevails over the red hot Joshua, can it push him right up there with the ATG ranks?
     
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    he already is
     
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  3. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's already an ATG
     
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    without doing anything great, aside from commitment to keep going of course.
     
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  5. Odins beard

    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    Already an ATG but a victory over the alleged next boss at heavyweight is a good thing.
     
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    Stupid thread. Obviously he's already an All time Great.
     
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    If AJ does what Wlad has done and dominates the next decade, a win over him would do wonders for his Wlad's ATG reckoning in due time. :deal: But yeah, he's already an ATG.
     
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  8. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    It's giving Joshua an absurd level of credit - which he is yet to deserve based on what he has achieved - that beating him would tip Wlad from HOF'er into an ATG. Whatever happens at the end of this month, Wlad's legacy and place in the sport has been secured...
     
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    A young fast big punching beast in joshua, yes it would push him up a few rankings in the ATG rankings.

    Even if joshua loses, hes still one of the best, and could still dominate afterwards,.
     
    lepinthehood, Apr 2, 2017
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