Joshua is the most intimidating fighter since, if not even more intimidating than, SONNY LISTON

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  1. Enigmadanks

    Enigmadanks Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There were a lot of guys that were more intimidating than Joshua, or any other current fighter today in pretty much any division (although I think Crawford has a certain level of nastiness to him.)

    Guys like Jack Dempsey, Harry Greb, Sonny Liston, Roberto Duran, Mike Tyson all had this level of nastiness that they exuded and it was evident in both promotions of their fights and the way they fought in the ring. that level of intimidation is innate. AJ is a physically daunting specimen but he seems like too nice of a guy to be considered intimidating like some of those fighter's I mentioned.
     
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  2. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lol I’ve heard it all now,I’ve never pretended AJs clean but to suggest he’s using synthol is ridiculous
     
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  3. GGGunbeatable

    GGGunbeatable Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Which one do you find more intimidating? You guys usually say the loudest ones are not tough and so on.
     
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  4. LANCE99

    LANCE99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tyson's aura of destruction was so immense., his fight were essentially won before either man set foot in the ring. to this day, I'll never forget the look in Michael Spinks' eyes before his fight. I rarely say a fighter is scared, but in this case, you could see it in Spinks' eyes. And 90 seconds later...
     
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  5. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Tyson is the most intimidating HW since I've been a fan of this sport. Vitali was pretty damn intimidating, but a prime Tyson is the most intimidating HW of the last 40-50 years if not all time, IMO. I actually find Eddie Hearn more intimidating than I do AJ.

    Vitali looking pretty scary here

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  6. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Not no but **** no.
     
    Pimp C, Mar 29, 2018
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    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah Spinks looked terrified, Tysons entrance that night was just incredible.
     
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  8. LANCE99

    LANCE99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I was 16 when they fought. Spinks' terrified look still follows me today. I've yet to see anyone with that much look of terror in their eyes.
     
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    GolovKing ESB Since 2006 Full Member

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    Silly.
     
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  10. GGGunbeatable

    GGGunbeatable Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Almost six years later and after his performance yesterday: What do you guys think? :cool:
     
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  11. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nah
     
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