Controversial opinion but i'd rather see Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree, would rather see Fury vs AJ next. Fury had his chance against Usyk and he came up short. Let Usyk fight someone else while defending his undisputed title. Fury vs AJ is a fight that's been long overdue and both guys are still good enough to make this fight interesting. If Fury beats AJ then he can go for a rematch against Usyk.
     
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  2. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nah rematch first
    There where stages in that fight that usyk was hurt and being controlled

    Yes he could have had a knock out and he was the right winner, but let's see it again

    Aj got 2 shots, I think Fury deserves another go. Regardless how many rounds you scored for Fury, he did have Usyk in serious trouble in the middle rounds. He deserves another go

    Usyk suffered damage in that fight. The better man of course, but it was a fight
     
  3. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Disagree. Fury doesn't have much time left. I want to see the rematch while he's still got something left. He's the only one with a shot to be Usyk. He's certainly capable.
     
  4. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    I thought exactly same and totally agree.

    Usyk has beaten both Joshua and Fury.

    Let that pair fight it out. It’s not at all illogical or inappropriate.

    Fury sat on his belt more than long enough and, specifically, stalled the Usyk fight on multiple occasions.

    Let’s mix these HW interactions up a bit., like the good old days.

    Usyk himself didn’t **** about. Two major scalps on his HW resume.

    Joshua has also picked up his game a bit since the second Usyk loss.

    However, it still remains to be seen if Fury even still wants to continue his career.
     
  5. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    I don’t know that Fury’s own longevity should be the argument for a rematch.

    He backed himself into his own corner, and one could reason that his delaying this match was to “time” out Usyk in the first place -

    Usyk isn’t the same as he used to be either - but he has still fought the good fights.
     
  6. Malph

    Malph Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would love to see Fury vs Joshua. These guys have been rivals for a long time.

    Joshua has seemingly pulled himself together after the two Usyk losses.

    I think it would be a great fight.

    The question of who is the best British Heavyweight should be answered.
     
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  7. Finkel

    Finkel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The only thing I would say though, is I might want to give Fury a tune up fight.

    He just lost his 0, took a bit of a beating in Rd 9, had a minor wobble in the post fight interview, and he is probably wanting/needing to replace part of his corner team (too many cooks).

    It is kind of like how Fury made a beeline for Joshua after his 2 losses to Usyk.

    Yes, I want to see the fight, but will Fury be mentally and physically in the right place to fight Joshua next?
     
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  8. TKO9

    TKO9 New Member banned Full Member

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    Yea I’d love to see joshua vs Fury
     
  9. tragedy

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    Fury better hurry he's getting a little too old to go on a Anthony Joshua rebuild tour
     
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  10. Finkel

    Finkel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah, that's the thing, he's caught in a bit of a tricky position. He is 36 this year, and would the natural decline outweigh potential benefits of a tune up (or two)?
    Let's say he loses again to Usyk. Is that going to be the right time to fight Joshua?

    You have a good point.
     
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  11. tragedy

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    That and Usyk probably gives him a hard night out every time those two fight. Its not like he's taking an easy fight if he fights him again.
     
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  12. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What's the controversy? Time for an outbracket. Let's crown #2.
     
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  13. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No it won't be fair. As Fury already ducked Klitschko rematch, and deserve to get the same treatment. But just his antics pre Usyk fight deserve him to never ever get a rematch.
    It's funny how all of you changed your narrative, from Fury will destroys Usyk, to oh if AJ got a 2 shots, than Fury should get as well.
     
  14. Jolly Roger

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    I completely agree. We had a clear winner at the weekend, and if there were no rematch clause I doubt people would be wanting to see it again straight away. We have to see Fury vs Joshua at some point and I doubt Fury will do it on the back of 2 losses. With the rematch taking place we could be looking at another 12 month+ wait.
     
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  15. lordlosh

    lordlosh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If your boy wasn't such a coward, they would have already fought twice, hell maybe even 5 time already.
    He deserve nothing, for ducking the long reign Champion Klitschko rematch, he was obligated too.
    And he surely deserve nothing to waste 2 years of Usyk career ducking him and trying to age him out.
    And most certainly with all the disrespect he put on Usyk name, and what he said after the fight.

    Usyk just retire, and your boy goes home with a ***** in his hands, which is exactly his own words. "The loser goes home with a **** in his hand."

    Also 9-3 is not a close fight as well. Also i don't recall a single moment of danger of Usyk going down in that fight or being stopped. Maybe you should listen less to the biased UK commentators, and use your eyes more.