Arum: "AJ is overrated"

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Is Joshua overrated?

  1. Yes

    31 vote(s)
    30.4%
  2. No

    43 vote(s)
    42.2%
  3. A bit

    25 vote(s)
    24.5%
  4. He's the best HW around

    13 vote(s)
    12.7%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Eh he kinda has, Tyrell Biggs had good lateral movement, worked behind a jab, pivoted a lot and moved his head quite a bit and Lewis just walked him down and gave him zero respect, he did the same with Akinwande who himself was a tall guy that could box decently.

    Fury himself has never fought anyone like Lewis stylistically, Lewis in this scenario being an agressive 6'5 heavyweight thats looking to drag Fury in a dogfight. I'd say Joshua vs Fury would give us the closest insight to Lewis vs Fury. If he totally destroys Joshua then I'll give him a solid chance against Lewis but if struggles with Joshua who is inferior to Lewis then thats that.
     
  2. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Can't say I've seen that fight. I'll have to watch it when I get some time. Joshua is not really that close to Lewis in terms of a comparitive fighter though, we'll have to see how the rest of Fury's career plays out.
     
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  3. Tankatron

    Tankatron Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I saw an 18 year old kid who weighs and has the same build as say a fight shape Frankie Gavin sparring with another 18 year old built like Ricky Summers, both with a similar skill set though obviously the small guy has the edge on speed and I was overseeing them doing lead hand drills only so jabs, hooks and lead RH's and the small guy had the other guy on chicken legs and ***** Street in no time at all purely based on accuracy and timing.

    A LHW getting his ass handed to him by a kid 3 stone lighter and 6" shorter who I've had on the pads and doesn't hit that hard.

    A shot landed on the point of the chin, temple, behind the ear, where the nerve sits beneath where the lower jaw joins the skull and you have problems.

    I'm absolutely convinced that AJ was not in a good place prior to the opening bell of Ruiz 1 and I'm not excusing the loss; Ruiz beat what he had in front of him from pillar to post in a once in a lifetime opportunity.

    AJ still looks incredibly vulnerable and I actually think that most boxing fans see him as a busted flush now but, the thing is, he's still going about his business, a lot more quietly nowadays while the Fury's and Wilder's of the world wank about for the better part of 2 years.

    I'm more excited by Whyte Vs Wallin than Fury Vs Wilder 3.
     
  4. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    I don't see Joshua getting past Usyk or Joyce. Time to retire and return to the Olympia. Your hogging up the belts, that Deontay would have held.
     
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  5. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The bodybuilder has no route to victory against Usyk, the iq difference is too much, and Joyce is almost as good as Wilder so that automatically means Joshua looses
     
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  6. Mighty

    Mighty The Gypsy King banned Full Member

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    He is overrated but we know Arum's personality. If Joshua was his fighter, Joshua would be GOAT HW for him.
     
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  7. Ty is That Guy

    Ty is That Guy Member Full Member

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    Third time now, and still no facts, statements proving me wrong or anything else. Just drivel from you. So either debate like a man or stalk someone else.
     
  8. Antsu

    Antsu Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Would be very surprised if he dosent beat Usuk.
    Just too big for him he already had troubles with Chisora and Joshua is different level
     
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  9. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cool story bro.