Cleveland Williams vs Anthony Joshua

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by MURK20, Feb 11, 2026.


Williams or Joshua?

  1. Cleveland Williams

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  2. Anthony Joshua

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    81.3%
  1. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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  2. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Joshua sticks to his fundamentals and doesn’t look for the knockout, I’d favour him, but he’d be silly to start trading with someone like Williams who can shorten up his punches, is quick and has power, and a better chin than Joshua.
     
  3. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    AJ, bigger and better. It’s a dangerous fight though, one he probably doesn’t leave unscathed.
     
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  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Joshua has done enough to be favorite here, but I agree that it is a dangerous fight for him.
     
  5. Usyk is the best

    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    AJ by KO.

    That being said, pirme Williams was a very good boxer actually, and a hard-hitting too. But AJ is better overall and has a huge size advantage.
     
  6. Bigplatts

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    AJ by lights-out KO.

    Williams is a little overrated. He built his knockout record against journeymen but never mixed well when he fought the top guys.
     
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Williams would be game and give it all he’s got. Might make it an interesting fight. But in order to win he’d need to land something big and early. Not sure I can favor him.
     
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