If AJ beats Povetkin, does he rate higher than the Klitschko brothers in the ATG ratings?

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  1. GGGunbeatable

    GGGunbeatable Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    And if he afterwards beats Wilder, is AJ a legit Top 5 ATG Heavyweight fighter?
     
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  2. Mark Adam

    Mark Adam Active Member banned Full Member

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    No way, if AJ loses it will be because of his weak chin or some lucky punch, Povetkin was awful against Wlad if AJ gets beat it will mean more tan 4 heavyweights throughout history could have beaten him., including Vitali.
     
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  3. Consu

    Consu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    6000 messages in 4 years. You are definitely speaking more than thinking as this threads shows. Woah.
     
    Consu, Jul 17, 2018
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    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    A top 5 ATG!? Standards have slipped, lads.
     
    PaddyGarcia, Jul 17, 2018
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    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Is this some kind of sick joke? The guy has like 20 fights. Let's see what his record looks like after 60. Wlad dominated for 10 years. AJ just won the belt 2 years ago. No true boxing fan really views Wilder as some legendary fighter either.

    AJ will need to be on top for a minimum of 5-7 years so even sniff Wlad's legacy. He was nearly KO'd by Wlad himself at 41 and far past his prime.
     
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  6. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    Hmmm interesting question??

    Close but still a wee bit lower than Wlad.

    Few more good wins then Yes.

    Assuming he has a few more good wins and retires, if he continues on loosing lots of fights then maybe not.

    Need the specifics of the criteria clarified on these questions i say.​
     
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  7. RockyMarciano

    RockyMarciano Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He will never rank anywhere near either Klitschko
     
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    RockyMarciano Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wondering if this thread is a joke...top 5 heavyweight of all time...its laughable to mention AJ anywhere near that high. If he beats Povetkin...then Wilder(looking less likely to me)...then has 4 or 5 more defenses(not gonna happen)...then he may slip into the top 25.
     
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  9. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

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    NO. Getting carried away with trying to place Joshua in any ATG lists. Hes had a good start but lets wait till he is nearing the end of his career before placing him. If he retired now he would not be an ATG. Not even close.
     
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  10. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    I suspect Joshua will not be relevant in the sport beyond 30 never mind 40 like the Klits.
     
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    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    No.

    Please stop making these horse manure threads.
     
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    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Povetkin is old.
     
    mirkofilipovic, Jul 17, 2018
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  13. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It takes a lot to rank with Klitchko.. One fight gets him there? It isn't that easy.
     
    PernellSweetPea, Jul 17, 2018
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  14. Bonecrusher

    Bonecrusher Lineal Champion Full Member

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    LOL!!!!!!

    Some of the stuff posted on here is hilarious.

    Answer to your question,

    NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    gdm Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Are you high?
     
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