How long would prime Joshua be able to withstand the pressures of prime Foreman?

Before Wlad or post Wlad but pre-Usyk?

Given level of competition, what constitutes prime AJ?

 

Not long,AJ isn't designed to survive against a guy like Foreman.

 

About three rounds

 

I actually think this is an exciting competitive fight. Short. But competitive. AJ is the much bigger more athletic man and before he was chinned had an exciting mindset. I think he likely gives young George a few scares, maybe even puts him down, in a fight that goes no more than 6 rounds but ends with George standing over a prone AJ and the referee counting ten as AJ struggles to his feet. This is the kind of fight I'd have money on Foreman scoring the first knockdown, there being more than two knockdowns in the fight, the fight being over in 6 rounds and Foreman winning...

 

Until AJ knocked him out.

 

39 seconds

 

Joshua had the weaker chin but also had the greater size and strength . Both had immense power. Foreman was more dangerous in the early rounds but Joshua could go 12 rounds and still win a fight. If Foreman lands a barrage on Anthony’s chin early then he probably wins. But if Joshua can stay out of trouble for 7 or 8 rounds things get tough for George

 

Not too damn long.

Foreman aggression + Joshua skittish = Bad for Joshua. Very bad.

 

Joshua also has the faster hands an in his pre ruiz days was a lot more eager to exchange an throw punches in bunches. Could well be a foreman v Lyle 2 in the making here

 

AJ would do well to try and outbox Foreman because AJ had the superior technique. It's just his durability is suspect for a puncher like Foreman. And AJ has enough power to hurt Foreman but if Foreman starts landing clean, AJ may be out.

 

Did Joshua even have a prime?

 

Foreman's intensity alone would melt Joshua's legs. Turn them to silly puddy. Some things you can't teach, and bodybuilding physique don't beat George Foreman.

 

And he does not have the footspeed or angles necessary to stay away from this guy. And once hurt---where does he kill time in there?

 

Foreman in there trying to be the big man against a guy that is bigger, faster and stronger than him who is also a better boxer. I reckon AJ chins him first.