Are people less interested in watching Anthony Joshua fight Deontay Wilder now that he has lost?

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  1. Peterp

    Peterp Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd still watch it , but anyone is lying if they say that the shine on the fight hasn't been taken away

    All of the belts, Both guys undefeated, it has an aura about it which can now never be replicated.
     
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  2. Charlie Stewart

    Charlie Stewart Most Merciful Full Member

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    Yes, but if Joshua beats Ruiz in impressive fashion the wilder fight will be bigger than had Joshua had a routine win in msg
     
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  3. Rockradar

    Rockradar Well-Known Member Full Member

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    For me personally, with Joshua losing in the way that he did, it's dwindled my eagerness towards a Joshua vs Wilder match up. Right now it's more about the Ruiz/Joshua rematch. Obviously if Joshua loses again well then you can pretty much forget the Wilder/Joshua fight. Even if Joshua does win the Ruiz/Joshua rematch, it could go to a trilogy if say - Joshua wins by controversial split decision and Ruiz wants a rematch. So Joshuas loss has set him back on his course to becoming undisputed.
     
    Rockradar, Jun 9, 2019
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  4. kirk

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    It sucks and I wish it didnt work like this but yes, the fight lost a lot of value to me. If AJ can come back impressively and beat Ruiz and get some momentum again, will obviously regain some of its luster.
     
    kirk, Jun 9, 2019
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