I think Joshua had a panic attack last night.

ArseBandit · Jun 2, 2019

Pretty Boy Floyd said: ↑

I felt something felt strange while he was in the corner leaning on the ropes chewing his mouthpiece before the fight started, i remember thinking he had a really weird nervous look in his eyes, i am never one to look too deep into anybody appearing nervous as all fighters do to some extent but this was different it was weird.

The part the got me though was between rounds when he was saying **** like " why do i feel like this" and "What's he going to do next" "what should i do" it reminded me very much of a bad trip i had when i got high many years ago and i was freaking out. That part was very eerie for me to watch for that very reason.
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He was just a deer in headlights when the fight wasn't going his way. That's what was wrong with him.

The Clan · Jun 2, 2019

Posters need to understand the difference between anxiety as a condition and performance anxiety (stage fright) they’re not the same thing!

IF Joshua suffered a strong anxiety attack and we are only speculating that’s what happened, then it almost certainly wasn’t performance anxiety as that subsides once the action starts.
However if it were a serious anxiety attack for which the trigger had nothing to do with MSG, Ruiz or Boxing then it’s far more powerful, debilitating and quite frankly can be terrifying.

Outwardly at least, Joshua did display many signs of anxiety last night, maybe we’re wrong but something wasn’t the same right from the start of the ring walk

Heavy_Hitter · Jun 2, 2019

Kratos said: ↑

Probably had massive hyperventilation in the locker room, huge adrenaline dump and was tired before the fight started, then he gets whacked on the right ear and lost his balance and coordination. Would explain him not coming out of the locker room on time, him with his arms on the ropes chewing on his mouthpiece before the fight, him saying " why is this happening to me? " in the corner, and him hiring a psychologist again like they had during his amateur days. What was weird was his father yelling at Hearn when Ruiz was being interviewed and Joshua was trying to calm him down, hopefully information comes out as to what exactly has been going on.
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Thanks doctor, now we know what happened
But yeah, he is not that good and pressure got to him

ArseBandit · Jun 2, 2019

Aydamn said: ↑

He got hit ****ing hard, multiple times, I think spitting out gumshield was a reflex action. Calm the hell down man/

Have you ever been in a fight? Have you ever been knocked down badly? More than once? And you kept your mouth guard in?

Do you want me to show you a video of Tyson getting knocked down, and spitting his shield out?

RELAX man don't over exaggerate, it wasn't done on purpose. AJ ain't a *****.

Careful with your accussations, I guarantee anyone here can you make spit your gumshield out whether you want to or not.
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Also easier to breath when stunned.

thesmokingm · Jun 2, 2019

Tyson379 said: ↑

Well that added to it, but he looked off at the beginning. Multiple people were mentioning it and asking why he looked so nervous before the fight.
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Was probably VADA on his mind...

Alphafighter · Jun 2, 2019

Aydamn said: ↑

That's bull****, you take a hard shot you are dazed, your are in madison square garden, and four titles are on the line. I think AJ can be forgiven for forgetting he gumshield was out... he ain't the first fighter to do so, and he ain't the last.

You are oversimplifying the whole thing, and tbh you chatting ****. Easy to talk from behind your PC rather than be in AJ's position.

No respect for your comments.
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Lol Why don't people make these excuse for Tyson in Tokyo? He had way more on the line that AJ ever did.

thanosone · Jun 2, 2019

Ruiz is getting no credit. Dude didn't give a **** bout AJ size and power even after the KD. He just did his thing.

bbjc · Jun 2, 2019

Looking back the signs we,re there. Joshuas body shuts down when he gets hurt in much the same way brunos brain shut down. Both klitchko and whyte had him slowed down for rounds after hurting him. I ve always said joshuas gas tank was decent. Its when he gets hurt it totally leaves him. Its just that ruiz had the tools to make him pay for it. He couldnt get back recovered in time. Whyte actually tore his shoulder as he was going in for the finish and wlad stood off him letting him recover. Ruiz was the first guy that hurt him then was able to stick it on him before he recovered.

Joshuas mind clears but pretty sure the rest of his functions shut down. Massive problem for him to overcome bearing in mind you will eventually get clipped at heavyweight boxing.

Serge · Jun 2, 2019

I think he was nervous because it was his US debut (Bum Squad is such a female dog for not being in attendance) which is a really big and nerve-racking deal and those nerves were exacerbated upon feeling Ruiz's speed and power and it dawning on him that they were going to be a problem and there was a higher chance of him losing than he had anticipated. And I think said nerves were obviously exacerbated even further upon him getting dropped and then they shot right through the roof when he got dropped for the second time shortly after and the realization dawned on him that everything was about to go pear shaped and his worst fears were about to come true. I believe he was in full on panic mode by then and obviously under immense pressure and you name me a non-gypsy who wouldn't be under such colossal pressure. But Ruiz would've still beat him either way.

AJ's old man seemed to be very angry with E-Hearn for some reason and was giving him a piece of his mind in the ring during Ruiz's post-fight interview. It's just a shame AJ was there to hold him back because the ungrateful swine deserved an Essex Kiss for his disgraceful behaviour and best believe Eddie is just the man to give him one.

The Clan · Jun 2, 2019

Alphafighter said: ↑

Lol Why don't people make these excuse for Tyson in Tokyo? He had way more on the line that AJ ever did.
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Tyson had lost or removed everyone who helped make him what he was, Cus D’amato, Jim Jacobs, Bill Caton & Kevin Rooney. In turn he’d replaced them with Don King who was manipulating him, Aaron Snowell and Jay Bright who knew nothing about preparing a boxer to fight let alone advise him between rounds during a crisis.

That said, Tyson suffered from well documented mental problems

McGrain · Jun 2, 2019

Here's my explanation for what happened last night:

One fighter hit another fighter upside his head until he was busted. Then he got the belts.

Fin.

PIPO23 · Jun 2, 2019

Tyson379 said: ↑

Well that added to it, but he looked off at the beginning. Multiple people were mentioning it and asking why he looked so nervous before the fight.
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He is mentally BRItlle?

Aydamn · Jun 2, 2019

Alphafighter said: ↑

Lol Why don't people make these excuse for Tyson in Tokyo? He had way more on the line that AJ ever did.
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Like what exactly? Break it down for me.

granth · Jun 2, 2019

Eggman said: ↑

A super champ having an anxiety attack against a filler opponent on his first fight out of U.K.

Believe me This is the first time that Joshua has ever fought without PEDS, and he freaked.
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No, I don't believe you.

PIPO23 · Jun 2, 2019

The Clan said: ↑

Posters need to understand the difference between anxiety as a condition and performance anxiety (stage fright) they’re not the same thing!

IF Joshua suffered a strong anxiety attack and we are only speculating that’s what happened, then it almost certainly wasn’t performance anxiety as that subsides once the action starts.
However if it were a serious anxiety attack for which the trigger had nothing to do with MSG, Ruiz or Boxing then it’s far more powerful, debilitating and quite frankly can be terrifying.

Outwardly at least, Joshua did display many signs of anxiety last night, maybe we’re wrong but something wasn’t the same right from the start of the ring walk
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So he is mentally Brit tle? it looked like he didnt expect to be put on his azz by Ruiz and was not respecting the Mexican fighter.Overconfidence and to me he needs to be humble.First fight outside Britain he isnt coddled he has to toughen the funk up.

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