Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua last minute replacement

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by BrokerNYC, Aug 5, 2023.

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Anthony Joshua Step in (who would you like to see)

  1. Hrgovic

    33 vote(s)
    38.4%
  2. Mckean

    2 vote(s)
    2.3%
  3. Gerald Washington

    9 vote(s)
    10.5%
  4. Derek ‘War’ Chisora

    9 vote(s)
    10.5%
  5. Big Baby Miller

    8 vote(s)
    9.3%
  6. Andy “Ice Cream” Ruiz

    10 vote(s)
    11.6%
  7. Michael Hunter

    7 vote(s)
    8.1%
  8. Other

    8 vote(s)
    9.3%
  1. Manning

    Manning Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Casuals want to see name fighters crush their opposition easily. They’ll be loving this card when it’s over. And these are the blokes (and gals) who pay pro boxers bills.
     
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    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They've closed about 6 large blocks it seems as well
     
  3. SaintDave

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    I noticed some pundits predicting an early finish with this fight but I can't see it happening. Joshua hasn't been a front foot aggressive fighter for years and Helenius is awkward and rangy with a right hand that has to be respected. The pressure is all on Joshua to get the explosive finish and the crowd will get on his back as each round passes.

    Can see it being between 9-12 were he eventually times Helenius's jab with a counter & it will be game over. Looking forward to it.
     
  4. Wizbit1013

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

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    A ton of tickets still available for this
     
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    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He suddenly turns Billy big bollocks again when he's fighting a corpse. That's the thing people are highlighting
     
  6. DramaShow

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    People making fun of the ticket sales, but fairplay to Matchroom for actually offering refunds. The arena was sold out for Joshua against Whyte. Obviously no one cares about Helenius. A lot of hateful people here to be honest.
     
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    A bit like David Price in the presser for the Kash Ali fight. Embarrassing stuff.
     
  8. Gregor1987

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    Really looking forward to the show later. I’ll never complain about 4 heavyweight fights back to back.
     
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    Highlight a fact so that if anyone on here who wants to go is aware that an event that was previously sold out at 'Extortionate ' £40 prices can now access available tickets to purchase = Hate........ok fella.
     
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    People with cheap seats are having them upgraded to fill space.
     
  11. Bob Flaps

    Bob Flaps Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "Production changes" = making the venue look busier? I guess it's not really lying...
     
  12. smoking mirrors

    smoking mirrors Active Member Full Member

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    moving people to the front happens at almost every televised show. yet it’s only for Matchroom we get gleeful seat plan updates, from those posters predicting for the 200th time in the last few years that the DAZN sky is falling and Hearn will soon be working market stalls
     
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  13. Wizbit1013

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

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    Who's making fun of them?

    I was actually checking as I was considering going

    People discussing yes but personally I'd rather watch a sell out show

    Your rather paranoid
     
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  14. Wizbit1013

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

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    Bonus for them
     
  15. DramaShow

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    That is true. Most events in the UK do terrible attendance numbers - that's why Warren only goes to Telford and York Hall.

    Cordina has sold out back-to-back in Wales, Taylor vs Cameron sold out the 3 Arena - the highest grossing gate of the year by far, Wood almost sold out the Nottingham Arena against Lara, Joshua did about 16000 against Franklin and sold the O2 out against Whyte too. I think Pattinson vs Ritson could do big numbers in Newcastle if it happens.