Do you think Alexander Povetkin's feints are going to cause huge problems / troubles for Joshua?

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  1. On The Money

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  2. Luis Fernando

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    What I said, was very true. Pov's feints definitely troubled Joshua. But Joshua's physical strength, along with Povetkin's lack of punching power (as proven against Christian Hammer and Rudenko), along with his old legs giving away on him after the 6th round was what costed him the fight.
     
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  3. SmackDaBum

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    That's because Joshua chose an aggressive gameplan. He could have gone the Klitschko route but refused. Respect for that.
     
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  4. Luis Fernando

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    Povetkin was 39 years old. If Joshua had to resort to such tactics against a 39 year old, past his best guy who he SIGNIFICANTLY OUT-SIZES whilst being in his prime, then it'd speak volumes about how poor Joshua is.

    It's not a case of respect, but a case of what Joshua should be doing in the first place.

    Wlad fought a prime and non-faded version of Povetkin.
     
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  5. SmackDaBum

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    Yes.

    Joshua chose to not being a coward. But if we factor in the risks in doing so he also jeopardized his own safety welcoming Povetkins aggressive counters.

    The size difference also made Povetkin's punches not as effective as they use to be. He had to overextend and throw from bad angles thus less sting and success when he connected.

    Size differences have so many aspects. Klitschko had it figured out.
     
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