Could Joshua have better resistance than Wilder in fighting Fury?

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  1. Pompey Junglist

    Pompey Junglist Active Member Full Member

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    Yeah I think that's probably the best approach for him and why I'd have to make Fury a slight favourite.
     
  2. ertwin

    ertwin Active Member banned Full Member

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    Aj has even less chances then wilder. He is 1 and half inches shorter then Wilder has a significant reach disadvantage( i know how ridiculous that sounds talking about a 6‘6 man) and probably a worse gas tank.

    it would be a horrible jab fest for fury. The only pro is that joshua is somewhat of a decent infighter but thats about it.
     
  3. Doppleganger

    Doppleganger Southside Slugger Full Member

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    It would be a mistake for Fury to fight Joshua like he did Wilder. If Fury reverts to his elusive, mobile style it's a much, much harder fight for Joshua. If Fury comes looking for Joshua, AJ has the inside game and combination punching to really trouble Fury.

    Joshua can really bang, plus his punch delivery is MUCH better than Wilder's. I think some people on this forum have lost sight of that.
     
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  4. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I agree with everything you said except there`s no way AJ could have gone 7 rounds taking that kind of punishment.
     
  5. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Fury can ride shots on the way in and can land first because of his reach plus he has a far better chin than AJ I feel Fury could beat him coming forwards and going backwards, his trainer (Manny Steward`s nephew) trains like Manny did, always go for the knockout, AJ would gas at that pace also.
     
  6. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joshua won’t respect Fury’s power the way he feared Ruiz’s in their rematch. He will be more aggressive and take more chances.
     
  7. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    AJ has an amazing uppercut that destroyed Wlad and lifted Ruiz`s head to set up the hook that floored him in his first fight v AJ, Joshua is also a better body puncher than Wilder is so could match the vicious body assault Fury dished out to Wilder`s flanks making him gas so badly, it would be a great fight.
     
  8. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    AJ couldn`t take the shots that destroyed Wilder and Fury`s jabs would sting AJ also.
     
  9. dangerousity

    dangerousity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Which odds are you looking at? Fury is a very SLIGHT favourite atm: https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/n...yson-fury-possible-anthony-joshua-2020-fight/
     
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    AJ vs fury will be a much more even fight. Both can box. AJ has power but he also has skills which overall makes him a harder more dangerous fight.
    Fury wont be able to just plough forward on Joshua. Fury is still more skilled but the gap is much smaller.
    As for resistance, who knows but I'd bet Joshua and wilder have pretty equal chins.
    Not granite but not glass. They are solid but when you get hit in the ear/ temple or top of the head things are very different.
    I believe the main reason fury was able to hurt deontay pretty easily is because he has no defence. It wont be so easy against Joshua.
     
  12. Pound4PoundGG

    Pound4PoundGG Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tyson Fury a 9/1 favourite against Joshua? Which bookmaker are you using mate? Hes only 4/9 on paddy power. Ill have £500 at those odds please.
     
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    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think it's less that Joshua has a weak chin, and more that he's hittable.
     
  14. Curtis Lowe

    Curtis Lowe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I doubt Joshua would last as long as Wilder did. I think after a few rounds of bulling by Fury, Joshua would become exhausted and go into panic mode and simply fall apart.