How will Joshua change after he get KTFO by Klitschko?

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  1. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    And Wlad doesn't have Holmes' chin, either. Not by a long shot.
     
  2. BCS8

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    I'd say, based on AJ and Wlad's recent performances, that Joshua is the favourite.

    But if Wlad detonates a right on him and puts him to sleep, nobody will call it a major, unforeseeable upset.

    Whereas if Holmes schooled and KO'd Tyson, jaws would have been hanging slack.
     
  3. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think you're wrong there.

    Actually, when Tyson stopped Holmes, everyone was shocked.

    I watched it live. Nobody was calling Tyson in four. Hell, Tucker and Bonecrusher had recently gone 12 with Tyson. Bonecrusher couldn't go 12 with Holmes. Tyson was the favorite, but nobody expected that kind of demolition.

    If Joshua KOs Wlad in a round or two, people WON'T be shocked. Everybody Joshua has fought has gotten knocked out.

    And we've already seen Wlad knocked out in a couple rounds by lesser guys. And he wasn't 41 years old coming off a long layoff when it happened before, either.

    Nobody would be shocked if Joshua starched Wlad, not like they were when Tyson did that to Holmes.
     
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  4. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    He's also only had two fights since that last knockout... Powers the last thing to go. Joshua was out on his feet against Whyte. I agree with you that Joshua will probably win this and by knockout, but Wlad definitely has a better chance of victory than Holmes did against Tyson - also there are no certainties until the fight is through. Don't see why you have such a problem with what I'm saying and feel the need to argue in circles, it should be obvious to anyone with sense.
     
  5. sean

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    joshua will have to catch the klitchko jab with his gloves a lot and beware of the klitchko lead left hook which starts off looking like a jab but he changes it up and puts a lot into it with good disguise.

    joshua actually copied this punch one time in the breazeale fight and it was very effective.
     
  6. Dubblechin

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    It should be, I agree with you there.

    The 41-year-old former champ who hasn't won in two years and who has been wiped out early by lesser men ISN'T going to score the upset over the younger, faster, stronger undefeated current champ who has knocked out everyone he's fought.

    It is obvious.
     
  7. BCS8

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    So Wlad should get MASSIVE credit if he pulls this off! :D
     
  8. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Do you type and think your posts through with a straight face or are you just trying to get a rise out of people? Haven't figured it out yet.
     
  9. Peril

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    Klitschko is an old man that struggled mightily in his last two fights. AJ is in his absolute prime. I'd be shocked if Wlad wins in any manner, let alone by a KO
     
  10. deadACE

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    Joshua not had rounds. We know he can bang, with good timing and we have seen him adapt after being hurt which shows a calm and methodical attitude. What shots have we seen a jab, left hook and counter right hand, quite basic really. He's had less than 20 fights, best opponent was British level Whyte, it is a massive step up to Wlad.

    Would have liked to see a few top 5 contenders first Ortiz, Pulev not because he might lose but more for guys who know what the fack there doing. I think he beats Wlad but not surprised to see the wheels fall off by a massively more experienced banger, Wlad can still wack.
     
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  11. Dubblechin

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    Why should that get a rise out of people?

    Do you think Wlad's going to win? If so, great. But, when he gets destroyed, which is far likely since everyone who fought Joshua has, I doubt you'll really be surprised.

    Because I don't think anyone really believes Wlad WILL win. They may HOPE he does. They may think he HAS A CHANCE. But who really believes HE WILL win, like it's a sure thing?

    Wlad's history, Joshua's history, boxing history ... says no.
     
  12. Dubblechin

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    Yes, of course he would. If he won, Joshua would be the best fighter he's ever beaten in his career. To do that at 41 would be huge.

    But he's not going to win.
     
  13. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    I've already stated several times that I don't. Troll confirmed. Your shtick is up man.
     
  14. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Which is what I've been highlighting derp, not that I think he's going to win.
     
  15. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm not a troll. I don't think Wlad's going to win at all.

    If you're arguing with me, and you don't think Wlad is going to win either, you're the troll.

    That's the definition of trolling isn't it? Just arguing for the hell of it to stir stuff up?

    If you agree with me, why are you trying to start an argument with me?