Which heavyweights from the past would stand a chance against Anthony Joshua?

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  1. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's a trolling thread, isn't it?
    There were so many heavyweight in the past who could beat AJ or even knock him out. Lewis, Ali, Frazier, Tyson, Bowe, Golota, Larry, Chevers, Louise, Holyfeild, and a lot more...
    Even a hugger/holder like John Ruiz could beat AJ. I guessed.
     
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  2. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. Joshua is very green and showed it on the Takam fight. I wondered what Joshua would look like against an opponent that had mobility and seen he needs work with putting his punches together. Just like Povetkin did Ortiz would've badly ended Takam.

    Marciano, Tyson, Frazier, and other greats from the past would've floored a guy like Takam and kept him there early in the fight. People also forget that fighters over 6'5" and over 230+ existed back in the day and many of them were more seasoned and skilled than Joshua was, but it didn't stop smaller guys from beating them.

    Also, once heavyweights start getting over 245 their speed, mobility, and stamina start to suffer.

    Marciano knocked out
    Johnny Shkor 6'5" 220

    Frazier beat
    Joe Bugner 6'4" 220

    Mike Tyson beat
    Lou Savarese 6'5" 240
    Frank Bruno 6'3" 245
    Tyrell Biggs 6'5" 230
    Tony Tucker 6'5" 220
    Bonecrusher Smith 6'4" 230
    Mitch Green 6'5" 225
     
  3. Butch Coolidge

    Butch Coolidge Boxing Junkie Full Member

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