Anthony Joshua has little to no chance in the rematch (serious post)

No, if AJ has actually stuck to the game plan and instructions from mcracken he would’ve beat Ruiz.

What they didn’t expect was for Ruiz to fight back after getting dropped and that’s what threw everything out of the window for AJ

 

I agree with your analysis re AJ v shorter fighters but he does have a solid chance of winning.

 

He under estimated Ruiz,

if he boxes like he did v Parker he will win.

 

Joshua already has the tools to comfortably beat Ruiz, he just needs to be more cautious and use his brain more. He thought Ruiz was done, looking to survive and made silly mistakes whilst going for a highlight reel KO - Ruiz was underestimated once, he won't be underestimated again.

I know a lot of people don't wanna believe it, but AJ is still the favourite.

AJ's gonna beat that boy - via brutal KO!

 

Body shots. I’d like to see Anthony jab to the body because god knows he has the reach and handspeed to do it effectively. Slow down Ruiz, force his left hand to drop low a bit. Everything should start to the body in this rematch for AJ. Keep it as long as possible, hold whenever it gets close.

Ruiz has fast hands but not enough is made of Joshua’s handspeed. Look back at the right uppercut left hook combo that floored Ruiz. It’s absolutely ****ing rapid. Then he lands a lightening fast straight right hand moments later.

For the record I have Ruiz as favourite and I do believe he will win again but I’ll defo have a look at AJ by KO early odds because I can see it happening.

 

Of the ref in in his pocket again, yes.

 

Joshua has it all to do and needs to show some serious mental toughness and hunger to get those belts back. Ruiz seems like a bad match up because I think he has a solid chin (chins) and will take AJ’s punches and still come forward which AJ doesn’t like.

All that being said, Joshua is still a very good heavyweight and just like nobody gave Ruiz a chance, AJ can’t be dismissed either. It’s a great fight, very intriguing.

 

Joshua is damaged goods. Ruiz will clean him out.

 

Not as damaged as your namesake after he got cobra'd!! Joshua can win, there's not a HW out there he can't beat, but he also has vulnerabilities which will make every fight involving Joshua an exciting one!

 

Will be interesting to see if the bodybuilder comes in lighter against that ferocious blob. Ruiz coming in heavier was a master stroke, because the heavier version of Joshua was pummelled into submission. Joshua's not a back foot type fighter either. His only way of beating Ruiz is fighting negative, and outpointing him in my opinion.

 

Agree, he’ll have to fight ugly at times but think he can get the KO.

 

AJ clearly was not right that evening and still managed to floor Ruiz before getting careless and leaving himself open, I'd say he has more than "little to no chance". Not saying he wins the rematch in fact I'd favour Ruiz, AJ is simply not the same fighter since he signed up to VADA testing, he has gotten gradually worse since then but writing him off is silly when he has advantages in size, power and will be better prepared for this.

AJ has a real, legitimate chance.