Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou •

Likewise BoB!

 

He's not the worst offender but he doesn't take risky fights. His last 4 have been Franklin, Helenius, Wallin and now Ngannou.

The HW division is full of cherry pickers and duckers. It got boring years ago.

 

I already watch both
You don't care about boxing reputation

You where ecstatic when Fury was shown up.
Just another Aj fanboy

 

Lol

 

I suppose one way to look at it is that the HWs might need a bit of fresh comp. to lift their game.

Of course, Francis got his foot in the door due to his achievements in MMA and the obvious appeal of the cross over.

But with the opportunity in hand . he stepped up and performed as he did.

Less than 5 months later, in his second pro bout, we have him fighting again and against AJ, no less - who Fury, for all his years in the game, still hasn’t managed to cross paths with.

And, whatever the reason, Fury himself couldn’t manage to get back in the ring per original schedule to fight Usyk. - and many people have clearly stated they won’t believe that fight happens until Fury actually gets into the ring.

So, with or without Francis, all in all, that’s a dim view for the HW Division and its self proclaimed top dog anyway.

Now, as a somewhat more known quantity, Francis represents a more known risk for AJ than he did for Fury who, instead of fighting Usyk, elected to fight a guy he thought was a soft touch.

So, that at least equates to more credit for AJ engaging Francis than what Fury deserved when he fought Ngannou.

If the situation had been reversed, say IF Ngannou had performed so well against AJ in his first pro fight, thereby “informing” Fury of the true perils associated with Francis. - I could imagine Fury maligning Joshua for doing it so tough while at the same time, dismissing any prospect of Fury himself ever facing such a “rank amateur”.

 

Yeah, and at least AJ actually fought Usyk and ultimately gave him two, very clean fights. Credit to him for that.

 

Wilder?!

The chicken livered, chicken legged, can-crushing costume victim?

Make no mistake, if Ngannou can beat AJ then he'd destroy the guy who spent his prime ducking unification against him.

 

As you say, they're very different fighters... If have thought the most glaring difference would've been that AJ has legit power, where Fury never has done.

The cleanliness thing is a good point... Where Fury wants referees who permit dirty fighting, that plays to Ngannou's superior strength - AJ will probably want a referee who stops the clinching etc.

 

Get to know his name, his name is Francis Ngannou. The future hw champion of the world.

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Fury might storm the ring if AJ wins to setup the super fight

 

Ok, you're not a fan of Fury. But why lay the blame solely on him for not facing AJ? During AJs recent 3 fight winning streak, Franklin is fringe but easily went the distance. Helenius is past it. Wallin, not a big puncher, was the best of the bunch, and AJs best performance. AJ hasn't done anything spectacular compared to Fury - even if you ignore b2b losses to Usyk. Fury's last bouts (all wins) Wallin, 2xWilder, Whyte, Chisora, Ngannou are more than comparable.

That's some convoluted reasoning there. Even anti Fury peeps agree that he took Francis lightly. It looks like you're setting up an excuse for AJ if he struggles or loses.
The more correct take is - AJ has the advantage of knowing that Francis is not someone to take lightly.

Nothing against AJ, but I hope Francis does well, whoever wins. Why? To see AJ idolizers eat some crow

 

Meanwhile Usyk is about sport and not showbiz antics.

 

Fury flew out to start his camp in a week. What do you want him to do whilst the jet lag burns off? Sit in his hotel room and jerk off? If this bout was a week or two ago Fury would not be there.

Just happens to be the way things work out....and will be the first time Fury has been ringside for AJ, he will have the honour of throwing the towel to save the bodybuilder.

 

Anywhere but the ring with Usyk.

 

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