Anthony Joshua vs Michael Hunter

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Dance84, Dec 16, 2020.


Who wins

  1. Joshua Decision

    11 vote(s)
    21.6%

  2. Joshua Knockout

    30 vote(s)
    58.8%

  3. Hunter Decision

    3 vote(s)
    5.9%

  4. Hunter Knockout

    7 vote(s)
    13.7%

  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Lets say this one were to happen. Who'd win this one?
     
    Dance84, Dec 16, 2020
    Dance84, Dec 16, 2020
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  2. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Hunter's movement would cause Joshua alot of issues. But can't see Hunter having the offense to take Joshua out. I think Joshua wins a UD in a jab fest.
     
    ipitythefool, Dec 16, 2020
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  3. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I was one of the early guys on here to point out Hunter's ability, picking him to beat Bakole, but he isn't beating Joshua.

    He's beaten big heavies but none who could use their size like Joshua. He'll have some success I'm sure but Joshua's jab and Hunter's tendency to be defensively sloppy at times when in close will likely see Joshua coming out on top. Joshua by KO.
     
    Brighton bomber, Dec 16, 2020
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  4. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    Joshua wins a boring dull decision in a fight I don't care to see.
     
    Unforgiven, Dec 16, 2020
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  5. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think after Usyk, Hunter is the stylistically the worst match up for him. I still favour AJ though.
     
    Mitch87, Dec 16, 2020
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  6. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    AJ Stops him very late but not until he has been given a fair few moments of doubt from Hunter
     
    Wizbit1013, Dec 16, 2020
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  7. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

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    AJ knocks him into next week. Have no idea what others see in him..
     
    Mr Icaman, Dec 16, 2020
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  8. RB1702

    RB1702 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Joshua too big, too strong, too long and Hunter isn’t even on his level technically either. Probably AJ by KO if not wide points. Hunter is outmatched in every single department by Joshua.
     
    RB1702, Dec 16, 2020
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  9. RB1702

    RB1702 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Both are good matchups for Joshua actually. AJ takes them both out.
     
    RB1702, Dec 16, 2020
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  10. RB1702

    RB1702 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Parker, Whyte, Ruiz... and also 39 year old Povetkin > Hunter.
     
    RB1702, Dec 16, 2020
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  11. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Good movement which is a rare commodity these days at heavyweight, fast hands, good jab, decent head movement, basically he actually has boxing skills unlike most up coming heavies who rely on physicality too much. He also has a good chin by the looks of it and is willing to take risky fights even on short notice if need be and has been in some entertaining scraps.

    Not sure what not's to like if I'm honest. Will he be the next dominant heavyweight champion? Obviously not but unless you are a glory hunter type boxing fan who only cares about winners then it shouldn't matter, we've got a young hungry heavy who gives us good fights and isn't cherry picking his way up.
     
    Brighton bomber, Dec 16, 2020
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  12. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Aside from Fury and Usyk, there's no one at Heavyweight that's stylistically a bigger threat to Joshua than Hunter. Hunter has a better chin than Pulev, a better gas tank than anyone at Heavyweight aside from Usyk, the angles, the awkwardness, the totally unpredictable, improvisational and innovative plans of attack, the footwork, he can pressure, he can box off the back foot, he can swarm, he can roughhouse, and he's slippery as a ****d up baby seal in close, and can smother his opponent's work quite well, and is defensively underrated, and relentless. AJ would be gassed out after 4 rounds due to the intense physical and mental pressure he'd be put under, and become a sitting duck for Hunter's sweeping overhands. Hunter stops him brutally.
     
    CST80, Dec 16, 2020
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  13. RB1702

    RB1702 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Parker beats Hunter.
     
    RB1702, Dec 16, 2020
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  14. Bigcheese

    Bigcheese Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Possibly, but you cant say that with certainty. Im not sure Parker even beat Huey. Hunter is definitely Ruiz/Whyte/Parker level of fighter.
     
    Bigcheese, Dec 16, 2020
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  15. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Joshua by decision could be close
     
    KO KIDD, Dec 16, 2020
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