Joshua v Jennings

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  1. Geoffers

    Geoffers Active Member Full Member

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    The Times is reporting that Joshua's management are looking to get a fight with Bryant Jennings to raise his US profile.

    Jennings went 12 with Wlad last year but also got stopped by Ortiz.

    So, if this does come off, what do you think?
     
  2. davidmcallister

    davidmcallister Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Decent step up and would raise his profile in the states. I can't see any down side tbh and it would defo give him more experience.
     
  3. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    Good step up!
    jennings comes to fight will give AJ some rounds and also test him.
     
  4. zulander

    zulander Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That's actually a decent fight. One that's actually a bit of risk.
    Ortiz looks to be a beast and was able to outpower Jennings....Still a few questions marks over AJ's mobility and chin and Jennings is fairly fast around the ring for a heavy and throws in volume with aggression. If AJ's power has been over rated its a fight I could well see him loosing.
     
  5. emallini

    emallini Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Fancy Jennings to outpoint him
     
  6. BrayedUp

    BrayedUp New Member Full Member

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    Clever match making, especially if they're looking at Deontay. Jennings has a W over Szpilka. He is coming off a couple losses but to no shame losing to Wlad and Ortiz.
     
  7. boxfanlut

    boxfanlut Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How does it raise his USA profile when he can't fight in the USA [emoji780]
     
  8. davidmcallister

    davidmcallister Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm pretty sure that if he does things correctly he would be able to fight in the US.

    Also it can raise his profile because people in the US know who Jennings is and if he beats him and gets a shot at Charles Martin or Deontay Wilder in the UK he would be known enough to make US television interested.
     
  9. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good enough fight but how do you sell this on PPV?
     
  10. Geoffers

    Geoffers Active Member Full Member

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    Ten quid tomorrow is better than two quid today. Maybe they don't want to sell a PPV this time because of the paydays this fight could unlock.
     
  11. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I dont see AJ's team taking this one. Too much of a risk.
     
  12. Dan88

    Dan88 Active Member Full Member

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    Would be a great fight. AJ needs to keep stepping it up. A win against Jennings is a massive statement.

    Or is it too much to soon?
     
  13. Dragon Punch

    Dragon Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good matchup - hope Hearn gets it done
     
  14. Hullboxinguk

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    Uk lager lout football fans or 'casuals'...will buy this if its on ppv and he fights in USA. ....hearn will just price it at 10 or 11 pound
     
  15. likemike31

    likemike31 Active Member Full Member

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    great fight. yes i like lager, yes i would pay