If Joshua would gain ten pounds, it would help him.

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  1. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    He trains too hard.

    Joe Louis once attributed some of his longevity to the fact that Chappie Blackburn taught him that as a heavyweight ages, he should gain ten pounds. The power and chin go up.

    Another example is Foreman. After the awful Qawi fight, he never came in under 240 again. He realized that he was never fast, and carrying a few extra pounds wasn't hurting him any.

    Joshua is bit more complicated because his weight was all over the board when he was young. He was 250 for Wladdy, but 242 for Parker. Regardless, at 6'6", a 1-9 pound gain is nothing. He should try going up to 260, and no need to do it lifting weights and taking creatine. Go a little easier in the gym and let nature happen.

    And as much as I hate to admit it, team Usyk are the wrong guys for him.

    Just a thought.
     
    catchwtboxing, Jul 25, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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  2. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Adipose tissue signals estrogen hormone production which contrary to what most think is actually beneficial within a certain threshold. Helps with things like heart health, immune function, tissue repair etc. Guys that are ripped to the bone don't have the best longevity in sports. People who are slightly overweight live the longest too.
     
    ForemanJab, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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  3. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    All that would achieve is slowing him down further imo, which probably isn't a great disadvantage to add when he's a glass cannon.

    Idk, I think he should just hang them up at this point.
     
    Kiwi Casual, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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  4. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Glass Joshua is a China Chinned fighter. Nothing will ever change that.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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  5. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    is female longevity purely down to estrogen over testosterone? Or are there other factors? Genuinely curious.
     
    Barrf, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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  6. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    How do you see the Fury fight going after today?
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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  7. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Totally changed my mind. Fury can Chin AJ. AJ has no Chin. None. It’s completely gone and even a featherfisted fighter like Fury can KO him.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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  8. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Mostly yes
     
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  9. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    This was Dempsey/Firpo for the modern age. AJ's tenacity and skill will inspire poetry for generations.
     
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  10. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    If AJ had SLOWLY continued to add weight after 250lbs in his fight with Wlad - I think that would have suited his career.
    He might not lose to Ruiz.
    Adding weight is now a question mark.
     
    ikrasevic, Jul 25, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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