Could Anthony Joshua be the first champion to retire with a 100% KO rate?

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Could Joshua be the first to retire with 100% KO rate?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  1. James Smith

    James Smith Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I and many others think Joshua has it all. He is very tall, a lot of reach, massive weight and muscle, he is highly skilled won a gold medal and championship belts long before he even had 20 fights, he is freakishly quick, extremely powerful, and shown he can take a punch in the Whyte fight. Do you think Joshua could be the first champion to retire with a 100% KO rate? I think this is highly likely.
     
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  2. ClassicRon

    ClassicRon Member Full Member

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    Idk because once he fights someone super elite it may be hard to keep that streak. I could definitely see like 80 percent
     
  3. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Don't become a victim of hype! Joshua is a talent for sure, great puncher too.. But he's already finding it harder to knock his opponents over since stepping up in class, which is to be expected. It's easy to build a perfect KO streak when you're being built up.. Not so much at the world stage.
     
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  4. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Glass chin might get in the way.
     
  5. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    No if matched hard it is very hard for any heavy to remain unbeaten.
     
  6. DanielDimov

    DanielDimov Jabbing all night Full Member

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    Actually his next match could be decided after the 12th. There is something telling me that Klitschko - Joshua could be boring and could become the next Fury - Klitschko with like 5 punches per round...
     
  7. Mr Icaman

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

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    I don't even think he will go undefeated let alone 100% ko rate..

    Remember Tyson got beat in his prime, it only take one loss of concentration and its all over...

    Anyone can KO anyone given the chance...
     
  8. TLClives

    TLClives Member Full Member

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    He won't even go without being ok'd himself, never mind the 100% KO rate.
     
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  9. GALVATRON

    GALVATRON Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    He's already knocked out one of the better chins in Breazeale and did it easy.IF he goes for all knockouts ,in all likelyhood he will get them.However the probability of him knocking everyone out is against him as well.He may also carry someone on purpose for rounds to just do it bc he knows rounds are going to be somewhat limited with him. Hes on averarage about 3 rnds a fight,and nearly knocked out both Whyte and Breazeale in 2 rnds both of who show good chins. If he puts everything together and gets a k.o against Wlad ,i would think its at least a 80% probability he could get all knockouts but the question is will he want to??

    I keep seeing matched HARD or fighting ELITE guys? Sorry but AFTER Wlad who is this hard match for him? Theres literally no one that matches good with him and Wlad is the only one with the experience and power to actually be a threat to him at this point.I really think boxing fans watch with blind folds on most of the time,because if Joshua isnt a elite talent than i basically dont know what im talking about bc then i dont know what skills look like and i clearly do..

    I bring this up bc its always the BETTER fighter who has to PROVE himself when its the OTHER fighters actually that are going to be in survival mode when they step in there with him,these are facts.

    Here is Joshuas menu!

    1/Wilder: Shaky balance ,unrefined technique who relies on length,seems to get off balance easy as well as not react well to the average shot even.: Dead in the Water

    2/ Ortiz: Heavy legged southpaw CUSTOM made for counter right hands( Go watch the Martin fight)

    3/ Parker : Struggles with pressure being pushed back and afraid to engage with even small counter punchers ,has poor defense.Hes not winning either with these holes.

    4/ T.Fury : doesnt have the power to keep Joshua off him it will resemble Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes.And Joshua will be in his mid 20's fight which means he will be Furys worst nightmare( A powerful aggressive puncher with size and decent experience at that point!

    5/ Pick it,it doesnt matter! Joshua if he gets by wlad will be a HUGE favorite over everyone,if you guys are hoping he is going to stop improving in 19 fights well you missed out how one improves in this sport then bc it doesnt work like that.
     
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  10. Todd498

    Todd498 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Lol...


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  11. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    If he fights guys on a level that Wilder has thus far challenged himself, he would have a good chance.

    If he fights the best heavys out their over the next 5 years, not as easy. The more he keeps knocking guys out the more the top guys will keep training just to go the distance with him.

    Don't mean to hate on Wilder, I mean to hate on his last several fights considering he is one of the champs of the world. I want to see Wilder in with the best as he is one of the best.
     
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  12. NakiFan

    NakiFan Proud Kiwi Guy Full Member

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    How did you manage to type with all your spank over the keyboard?
     
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  13. GALVATRON

    GALVATRON Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Didnt Izu get his clock cleaned by THAT guy Joshua crushed and toyed with( he wasnt even in shape when he knocked Izu out)? The funny thing is Izu is BETTER skilled than Parker and has more potential! Parkers fighting HUGHIE Fury whos not even a top ten guy much like Ruiz wasnt.Hows that for a spank? :eaea:
     
  14. RingKing75

    RingKing75 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I voted yes. He`ll end his career with about 5 loses and all will be by ko.
     
  15. Todd498

    Todd498 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    First one starting in April :)
     
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