Anthony Joshua-Rafael Zumbano Love Set For May 9th

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  1. beachie17

    beachie17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So the fact he fought for a world title and mixed it with some very good top heavyweights when they were already ranked pretty highly means nothing? He is not a bum, He's no world beater or anything like that but he is a good test for anybody especially someone who hasn't been past 3 rounds
     
    beachie17, Apr 22, 2015
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  2. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    He isn't a bum, but obviously he isn't a contender anymore either. He's never been knocked out though and he's been in with some top fighters. The idea is to give Joshua a 12 round run out to test his stamina. If he knocks KJ out however, then it gives evidence that he has good power.
     
    PaddyGarcia, Apr 22, 2015
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  3. zulander

    zulander Boxing Addict Full Member

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    it would be nice if Kingpin came with some intent V Fury he just coverd up and barely through a punch I know he's no power puncher but surely moving jabbing and fireing the right a little would at least be better than just soaking up bombs

    But I have no doubt he will just sit coverd up and try and ride out shots for 36 mins I didn't realise how many times he's been in a fight and not won a round
     
    zulander, Apr 23, 2015
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  4. londonboxingess

    londonboxingess Active Member Full Member

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    Johnhson is a pointless, no chance of losing to him as he throws about three punches a round.
     
    londonboxingess, Apr 23, 2015
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  5. plank46

    plank46 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    experience? one extra payday?
     
    plank46, Apr 24, 2015
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  6. ant-man

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    Bookies have 1/41 AJ and 18/1 Safety Pin. Jeez, says it all.. :roll:
     
    ant-man, Apr 24, 2015
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  7. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    RE the Johnson fight...

    It isn't about Johnson being able to win, it's about being able to take Joshua past the 3rd round, urghhhhhhhhhhhh
     
    PaddyGarcia, Apr 24, 2015
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  8. madpuppy

    madpuppy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Exactly, he is the kid of guy who gives you rounds, it's a reasonable fight to take on at this stage for someone that has never fought longer than 3.
     
    madpuppy, Apr 24, 2015
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  9. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Johnson at this stage is no more than a gatekeeper- it'll be interesting to see if Joshua can stop him but that's the only intrigue in that fight.
     
    I Shot JR, Apr 24, 2015
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  10. rossle

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    Yep, guaranteed Joshua will have to go rounds. He may try and pace himself because if hegoes ***** out as he has been doing he will shoot his bolt early and then you are watching Price v Thompson over again. Or more like Haye v Thompson.
     
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  11. Unforgiven

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    Ok, let's wait and see.
    I expect most comments after the fight will be expressing disgust at Johnson's performance.
     
    Unforgiven, Apr 24, 2015
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  12. ant-man

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    Worth a punt for you then pal at 18/1. :happy
     
    ant-man, Apr 24, 2015
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  13. Pro Punter

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    The only shock for me is if Johnson throws a punch
     
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  14. Canvassed

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    This.

    A boring one sided beating resulting in a stoppage within 4 rounds. Johnson ends on his feet though.
     
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  15. caligula4

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    Yep. Good test for AJ and they have sparred each other so they know themselves what the matchup is about at this point in their careers.
     
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