Has anyone else found a newfound respect for AJ?

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  1. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not newfound. AJ has always wanted to make the big fights. Usyk is the same.
     
  2. West of Hollywood

    West of Hollywood Active Member Full Member

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    It's easy to criticize AJ, but I thought he improved in the second Usyk fight and actually started to come on a little bit later in the fight. Usyk rose to the occasion, but I give AJ credit for the improvement and pushing Usyk to demonstrate his greatness.
     
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  3. West of Hollywood

    West of Hollywood Active Member Full Member

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    I'm not sure if Phil Leotardo provides us with a good moral compass.
     
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  4. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    If he can't put away a tub like Franklin he's defo on the downside.
     
  5. Pierre_Coetzer

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    I do not think the whole Fury show creates respect for AJ... AJ has his issues and apart from Fury could not secure a fight with Wilder.... Which also robbed us of unified.... So not without his faults

    However... He has carried much pressure on his shoulders in the UK trying to maintain his squeaky clean image and persona of the humble man... And for most part he has done it well and mostly comes across as a nice guy.... which in this business counts for something.... So still have respect for him after his losses....
     
  6. sasto

    sasto Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not a fan of this opponent selection for the comeback fight. Fighting the guy who lost his crossroads fight?

    Even Wilder did better.
     
  7. Pierre_Coetzer

    Pierre_Coetzer Member Full Member

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    Have to agree with you....

    Think Hearn is part of this decision..... His precocious fight can't afford another loss.... Or will be banished into obscurity with nobody wanting a fight....

    Will forgive this step.... However his move after this (Surely he wins... I think).... Will be very important and really should try to get back in the big leagues.... Sooner than later....
     
  8. smoking mirrors

    smoking mirrors Active Member Full Member

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    with Fury’s rep tanking, there is unironically a path to redemption for AJ. keep winning, stay active, and call Tyson out. but Hearn will need to hold his hand all the way, and we don’t know if he really wants it.
     
  9. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    You cannot seriously blame AJ for not being able to make the Wilder fight happen.

    Wilder wouldn't ever get his ass out of the USA, and Wilder basically admitted he ducked AJ to fight post retired Fury instead for 0 belts because he thought he was finished.
     
  10. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    I have more respect for him as a true fighting man than I do for that diva Fury. Their roles have well and truly reversed in the past few years.
     
  11. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    AJs opponents always get a healthy check in fairness to him.
     
  12. Quickeyg

    Quickeyg Really really really don't care. Full Member

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    I respect Joshua for being a clown and meltdown specialist. Proper circus act, should do it full time.
     
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  13. TheGallaKnob

    TheGallaKnob New Member Full Member

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    Whether I like the guy or not, I've always respected his resume and willingness to fight. I've never rooted for him barring maybe the Wlad fight but I can't deny that he's good for the division and I am actually quite happy he is making a comeback.
     
  14. DoubleG95Fanatic

    DoubleG95Fanatic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I actually didn't mind him until what happened at the end of the Usyk 2 fight.....never heard so much embarrassing nonsense in my life.

    That said I do agree with Eddie, he has a far better resume than Fury does.
     
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  15. Leeroy84

    Leeroy84 Lancashire-la-la-la Full Member

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    I saw what he did in the ring after Usyk and I've seen nothing changes since from him, he's just been quiet.

    AJ also offered Usyk 50% in that rematch clause, like Fury just did.

    So no, not at all.