How do you fancy Pulev's chances?

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  1. titanic

    titanic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    25% Chance
     
    titanic, Dec 11, 2020
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  2. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    That first sentence... I instantly thought "he hasn't got that much of a chance.."

    :lol:
     
    N17, Dec 11, 2020
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  3. Heavy_Hitter

    Heavy_Hitter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Klitschko was also old and slow, but almost KOed Joshua. AJ should end this with a left hook, but if Pulev rocks him like Ruiz it might take 9-10 rounds.
     
    Heavy_Hitter, Dec 11, 2020
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  4. Gatekeeper

    Gatekeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Joshua I don't believe will ever underestimate an opponent again after the Ruiz loss so expecting him to be fully mentally and physically prepared for this.

    AJ TKO
     
    Gatekeeper, Dec 11, 2020
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  5. Ted Stickles

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    I give him a slim chance(very slim).......he would have to catch AJ early if not he’s going to be easily beaten.
     
    Ted Stickles, Dec 11, 2020
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  6. lepinthehood

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  7. Yaiyr Alexander

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    I always thought Gary Cornish was the perfect style match up for Aj lol
     
    Yaiyr Alexander, Dec 11, 2020
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  8. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    Right hand counter over the jab will start Pulev's demise. Might take a few rounds to time it because his jab is awkward in terms of where he throws it from....
     
    DoubleJab666, Dec 11, 2020
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  9. andyw362

    andyw362 Active Member Full Member

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    I hope he sparks AJ into next week
     
    andyw362, Dec 11, 2020
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  10. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Was coming here hoping to see something to make me think the upset happens.

    I guess not
     
    PaddyGarcia, Dec 11, 2020
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  11. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    5%... Pulev has no defense, I cant see it going well for him
     
    FastSmith7, Dec 11, 2020
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  12. ForemanJab

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    Just about no chance outside of an injury or a cut.
     
    ForemanJab, Dec 11, 2020
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  13. FrankinDallas

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    AJ comes in dreaming about all the ££££ he can make fighting Fury. While AJ is distracted, the Bulgarian blasts AJ into Bolivian with a jab- straight right combo. Second round.

    You gotta believe.
     
    FrankinDallas, Dec 11, 2020
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  14. Heavy_Hitter

    Heavy_Hitter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    But this might cause him to fight gun shy and behind a jab. This actually gives Pulev a chance since he has a good jab.
     
    Heavy_Hitter, Dec 11, 2020
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  15. Veys9

    Veys9 Let's go Champ! Full Member

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    I somehow don't know how to evaluate Pulev's behaviour. It's sort of "maximum relaxation". This guys is confident, in good mood, happy, chilled out. I don't know but it underlines some banana skin potential in him. He seems to have got into Joshua's head after the weigh in.

    Still I expect Joshua to win by KO within 8. I guess Pulev will dictate the pace of the fight early on, maybe pushing forward to put pressure on Joshua.
     
    Veys9, Dec 11, 2020
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