What Makes Joshua So Athletic

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  1. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why do people insist he's such a good athlete? He has size and good foot speed but doesn't have snap for one punch power, isn't that coordinated, doesn't have a good chin, and has bad stamina.

    What makes him so special? Is it just cause he has nice abs?
     
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    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Matchroom Media Hype Machine .
     
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    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Fast hands and power, also decent foot work for a big man
     
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    They did an amazing job
     
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    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree but they hype him up like he's this next level athlete. Wilder is a better athlete than him
     
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    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    Put him on an athletics field and he runs faster, throws longer and jumps further than most. He is athletically genetically gifted.
     
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    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He’s very explosive for a big man. That sudden body attack in round 9 really caught Usyk off guard.
     
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    People still think that muscles are a sign of athleticism, hes Bruno mark II.. Usyk is twice the athlete he is
     
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    HGH, SARMS, whey protein cell tech...beach muscles too stiff he should spend hours in front of a mirror doing shadow boxing instead
     
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    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's not wilder
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    He looks good in his underwear.
     
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  12. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Exactly. Who decided abs are the best way to measure athleticism
     
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    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's explosive but not Wilder explosive. Also his stamina is poor.
     
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    People are seriously denying the athleticism of Joshua?

    He's big, fast, strong and explosive. He does have 1 punch KO power.

    He's not a fluid fighter like Usyk or Fury, but he is a gifted athlete.
     
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    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    I've got no idea why you're under the impression Joshua's feet are fast (and good). His footwork is literally the weakest part of his skill set...
     
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