Anthony Joshua vs Fury 1 - Undercard suggestions?

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  1. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Mine -

    1. Okolie vs Breides for Cruiser title.

    I think Fury v Joshua is big enough to justify this being on the undercard. We need to get our moneys worth for the £40 we'll be paying, or $200 you'll pay in America lol.

    2. Ortiz vs Trever Bryon (WBA mandatory eliminator).
    Seriously don't know why Bryan has that belt for beating Stiverne? Also don't know how DINU is higher rank than Ortiz, he lost against Pulev and Jarrell miller! KO'd by Pulev! Ortiz is obviously the better fighter in this scenario. I'd like to see Ortiz get another shot, because I think he was quite unlucky vs Wilder the first time.

    3. Alen Babic vs ???

    Any other suggestions?

    EDIT OTHER SUGGESTIONS -

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  2. KingKO

    KingKO El Terrible Full Member

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    The undercard will be abysmal as they know it'll sell regardless.

    If we've learnt anything from boxing promoters, they'll do the bare minimum if they can get away with it.
     
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  3. Herbert Lemon

    Herbert Lemon New Member banned Full Member

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    Why would they put Okolie vs Briedis on the undercard when the main event will sell itself?
     
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  4. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Okolie was gonna face that Glowacki on the Joshua Pulev undercard.

    I think their fight would get more views on this card than on it's own.

    I don't think it would sell that well, cruiserweight isn't exactly the more popular weight.

    I doubt many people would pay £20 to see it, considering how crap the undercard would probably be.

    I think Fury/AJ would be big enough to justify it.
     
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  5. Herbert Lemon

    Herbert Lemon New Member banned Full Member

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    Even if you discard Okolie vs Briedis as a PPV, it would still be a strong standard Sky headliner, so it doesn't make business sense to stick it on an undercard.
     
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  6. Holler

    Holler Doesn't appear to be a paid matchroom PR shill Full Member

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    I would love to see it stacked but I fear they will have Okolie vs Breidis marked out for a PPV of its own, or if not PPV, as the top of the bill in a domestic show with a full gate? I say that, Okolie has been dreadful to watch up till recently so maybe there's a chance they stick him on in an easy on the eye defence to try and convert a few more casuals into fans. If he can score a decent KO against someone who is vaguely a name then maybe that would be seen as propelling him into the ranks of actual draws.

    I think we get to see some of the Matchroom regulars in easier fights and there won't be many, if any 50/50's, at least amongst the established names with a lot to lose.
     
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  7. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    What about Ortiz vs Bryan then?
     
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  8. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For the love of God no more Ortiz.
     
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  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I think it's time for Eddie to deliver on that all-heavy card myself.
     
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  10. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Why not? He's a good fighter. He worried Wilder more than anyone besides Fury in fight 2.

    He's a good fighter. Still has the energy of someone 10 years younger.
     
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  11. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's 60 years old.
     
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    Veys9 Let's go Champ! Full Member

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    Bryant Jennings versus Oscar Rivas for some random Bridgerweight title
     
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  13. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Age doesn't matter, it's how well they perform.

    Povetkin looks ancient at 41, but Wlad looked like he could take on anyone at that age.

    Ortiz still looks in great shape. Age doesn't catch everyone up as fast.
     
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  14. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Christopher Lovejoy v Dave Allen both making comebacks.

    Actually this should be the main event.
     
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    Gill vs Lowe
     
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