Exposed or Proven

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Mr.DagoWop, Apr 29, 2017.

?

Exposed or Proven

  1. Exposed

  2. Proven

Results are only viewable after voting.
  1. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2015
    Messages:
    8,129
    Likes Received:
    1,764
    Do you feel AJ proved he is the best heavyweight or got exposed by an old atg?
     
  2. TheyDontBoxNoMore7

    TheyDontBoxNoMore7 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2016
    Messages:
    3,432
    Likes Received:
    2,406
    Proven. He beat a better version of Wlad than Fury did.
     
  3. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2011
    Messages:
    48,671
    Likes Received:
    28,740
    Looked the same to me but 2 years older.

    AJ showed he has the skills to hang with the elite.

    He is flat footed but doesn't need to use his feet
     
  4. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2015
    Messages:
    38,659
    Likes Received:
    31,211
    Neither. He did what he should have and that's KO a 41 year old. He's still unproven to me.
     
    The Ripper likes this.
  5. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2016
    Messages:
    5,720
    Likes Received:
    2,840
    a bit of both. he is definitely far more proven than he was yesterday. he showed heart in coming back. his stamina was definitely exposed as a weakness though.
     
  6. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2008
    Messages:
    30,222
    Likes Received:
    16,287
    He took one of the biggest shots in boxing history, the straight Klitschko right. If that hits Wilder he would have been beheaded.
     
    Jay1990, miketysonko and DougTheThug like this.
  7. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2004
    Messages:
    38,201
    Likes Received:
    2,602
    Proven but with things to learn and change.
     
  8. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2009
    Messages:
    17,699
    Likes Received:
    14,594
    AJ proved far more than Tyson Fury did.

    He fought a mans fight, and beat Wlad fair and square.

    Tyson Fury fainted his way to a 12 round decision.
     
    Sir Will Wigan and Staminakills like this.
  9. DougTheThug

    DougTheThug Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2017
    Messages:
    215
    Likes Received:
    102
    Wilder wouldnt have got past round 3
     
  10. Pugilist_Spec

    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 17, 2015
    Messages:
    4,937
    Likes Received:
    792
    A MASSIVE problem. I have never seen a fighter gas out that badly, and from doing so little. He literally looked like a strong breeze could toss him over.

    He has power, skills, heart and respectable quickness and agility but his stamina is just HORRIBLE. I can't stress this enough. Don't see him beating Fury.
     
    ticar likes this.
  11. seck

    seck Active Member banned Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2016
    Messages:
    626
    Likes Received:
    179
    He has a second wind.
     
    Staminakills likes this.
  12. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2016
    Messages:
    5,720
    Likes Received:
    2,840
    fury still has proven little himself. except that he has an eggshell chin and no shame in ducking.
     
  13. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2016
    Messages:
    8,389
    Likes Received:
    6,943
    I think it was only partial stamina loss. Joshua's turned into a literal punching bag as soon as Wlad landed a massive left hook. The ensuing onslaught zapped Joshua's stamina for the next few rounds. Joshua's staminia isn't awful or else he wouldn't have been able to muster a second wind and come on strong late.

    On the Flip side, If Wlad threw a couple to the body while he was trying to get Joshua out of there he probably would have won the fight.
     
  14. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2009
    Messages:
    31,349
    Likes Received:
    7,240
    bit of both nearly lost because he gassed much like wlad did earlier in his career

    did comeback in the championship rounds

    struggles with the jab and falls in but again he fought an atg in wlad, doubt anyone else would expose these issues maybe Parker or wilder that's some ifs though
     
  15. Oxygene2

    Oxygene2 Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2006
    Messages:
    2,042
    Likes Received:
    95
    It's possible to be both. He proved himself in a big way and the fight also further highlighted and exposed areas he needs to continue sharpening.
     
  16. like a boss

    like a boss have gloves will travel Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2012
    Messages:
    14,454
    Likes Received:
    11,247
    Proven and he learned a lot in the process.
     
    Sir Will Wigan and Staminakills like this.