I wouldn't count on that. My track record might well be worse than Teddy Atlas', but every now and then I get one right.
I've seen some of your vids. You have a pretty deep technical knowledge and analytical ability. If you're getting them wrong, so would most other folks.
I am. It's a tough pick as we really have no idea what wlad has left or how Joshua will deal with such a huge test so early in his career, but I just think Wlad may have too much experience for AJ at this point. Joshuas style is also much more conventional than Fury, something Wlad was not used to facing. That being said, I really hope Joshua wins.
Well if that thread comes from a poster no one recognises at least we'll know it's one of your alts trying to generate a bit of hate for Joshua.
Being KO'd before another opponent was KO'd has no bearing on how good that fighter is. Was Mitch Green in a completely different stratosphere ability wise than Michael Spinks or Larry Holmes?
I'm not sure Joshua is getting enough credit. People acting like the age gap is his only advantage and chance. When he was asked about Wlad's jab in the interview he spoke mainly about being able to slip it, block it, or just stay out of range. He'll no doubt be trying to exert his own jab, but it sounds like he is pragmatic enough to change things if he is coming second best. AJ and his team will have thought hard and trained hard for a 12 round fight. I don't think they see AJ as a flash in the pan, they want to see him at the top for years yet. He might not have the agility or reactions like T Fury, but it's not crazy to say he could win rounds. Especially if he does a good job judging range. I don't think Wlad will want any part of AJ's combinations which he should be able to work in his favour. I can see rounds where Wlad lands a few jabs but Joshua has more success in bursts.
Two things I'm generally impressed with are Joshua's command of distance and his sense of timing. He's not quite in Wlad's league in either of these two categories, but he's a lot more adept at stringing punches together, which gives him an opportunity to follow up a less than perfectly timed or landed shot with several hard punches straight after. His stoppages of both Breazeale and Molina were very clinical; against Molina he doubled up a left to catch Molina as he turned away, which is something I've only ever seen Povetkin do with any facility out of this current crop of heavyweights. He's still someone whose physicality and overall athletic abilities dictate his success in the ring, but I like the development he and his team have shown over his last few fights.