Hrgovic next opponent? Whyte? Bakole? AJ? Andy Ruiz?

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Best fight to be made?

  1. Anthony Joshua

    15 vote(s)
    32.6%
  2. Andy Ruiz

    7 vote(s)
    15.2%
  3. Dillian Whyte

    6 vote(s)
    13.0%
  4. Martin Bakole

    6 vote(s)
    13.0%
  5. Zhang Rematch

    6 vote(s)
    13.0%
  6. Wardley/Anderson

    6 vote(s)
    13.0%
  1. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    He barely beat Zhang, and Zhang's record is pretty shocking for a supposed contender - he's literally 3-3-1 against top-200 ranked fighters... He can punch ridiculously hard, but he's overrated as an overall package - like most huge punchers with significant shortcomings end up being.

    Zhang literally has a punchers chance in every fight, and the record to prove it... And he needs it because he's just not good on the cards - and Hrgovic barely squeezed past him.

    That Zhang win isn't nearly as positive as some want to make out - yes, it's a good win, but it doesn't magically transform what is otherwise a pretty mediocre resume so far.


    Joshua has beaten multiple contenders and far more clearly, his resume was the best in the division up until Usyk beat him and Fury - Hrgovic's achievements and provenness doesn't get remotely close.
     
  2. Joeywill

    Joeywill Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Zhang rematch makes the most sense. Joshua should fight Fury next
     
  3. Philosopher

    Philosopher Active Member Full Member

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    Hrgovic beats Whyte, Bakole and AJ for me. Dubois beats him more comprehensively and Usky makes him look stupid.
     
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  4. Curtis Lowe

    Curtis Lowe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kabayel would cut him into and end his career.
     
  5. dilbert113

    dilbert113 New Member Full Member

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    I would love to see Hrgovic end AJ's career. Someone has to do it. . .but Eddie Hearn won't let that fight happen.
     
  6. Rick’s Piano

    Rick’s Piano New Member Full Member

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    Ruiz would be good. Ruiz career in limbo but he still has a big name that people will watch.

    Whyte is washed, so much so that I think the original Joyce fight is more likely for him even with Joyce losing.

    AJ, idk unless they really can’t get the fury fight or even wilder this year they might use him as tune up for the Dubois rematch?
     
  7. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We are too obsessed on the forum about which fighter is better than who instead of enjoying the fights that will be made available to us...
     
  8. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    I actually like the idea of Bakole Hrgovic but Bakole first needs to beat Ejajba.
     
  9. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wilder has a shockingly poor resume and Fury gets plenty of credit for beating him. Don't see why Hrgovic shouldn't get credit for beating Zhang.

    The opportunities Joshua has received relative to Hrgovic are night and day
     
  10. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Theres currently 4 beltholders in Usyk, Dubois, Kabayel and Parker. Assuming Usyk and Dubois rematch theres no reason Hrgovic can't be Kabayel or Parkers next fight. Is he not top 2 outside that group?