TAKAM - CAN he BEAT JOSHUA??

Yes, in this division anybody can beat anybody. But i expect Joshua wins and i expect he does it within the distance. Certainly a different challenge to Pulev but not any worse.

 

I don't think he'll beat Joshua but I think the limited preparation that Joshua has to adapt (12 days) will see Takam have some periods of success. Pulev is 6"5, rangy, and has always stuck behind the jab after the Klitschko loss, basically a 1-2 merchant. Takam on the other hand is 6"1-6"2, minus about 4-5 inches when he's crouching and tucked behind his guard, always looking to put you under pressure and he throws more hooks and uppercuts on the inside than he does straight punches. He's about as close to a polar opposite to Pulev as one can get, and based on the style and the late nature of the replacement I believe this is a far more dangerous fight than Pulev. Takam also has a solid chin and a tight defense that means Joshua will have to close the range, fight more on the inside and throw punches around/under the guard to connect properly and actually hurt him, providing Takam with opportunities of his own.

Joshua could utilise his range more and stick behind the jab to a comfy decision, but I suspect he'll indulge in a bit of a war where his greater hand speed, combinations and power will ultimately win it for him.

Joshua stoppage 8-12.

 

Takam has a chance, but I expect Joshua to knock him out fairly early................

 

Takam is a far better quality opponent than many are giving AJ credit for.
Better than anything Wilder has ever faced for example.

This comes down to the game plan, and the consistency of the game plan and some unknowns.
AJ could win this fairly easily if he sticks to jabbing and moving and long range work.

We don't know how well AJ will deal with an elite level small build, pressure fighter, so that is an unknown here.
AJ is going to need some time off in there and Takam has taken multiple rounds off other elite HWs with high output and pressure.

If this goes 12 i am certain that Takam takes atleast 4 rounds off AJ.

The unknowns are how well will AJ deal with his first elite level pressure fighter?

The other unknown is how well does Takam take a jab or a shot from AJ and how well does he avoid those shots.
Povetkin proved that Takam does not have a McCall level granite chin.

It's an intriguing match up.

 

Of course he can. Nobody is unbeatable and Joshua surely isn't, as he came awfully close in his last fight even.
It's unlikely, but not close to Impossible.

 

Over inside 4 rounds.
Takam isn't that bad of an opponent but he's had 2 weeks notice! He just hit the lottery and will put up little resistance.

 

Buster Douglas beat Tyson, so yeah ....

Although it's most unlikely.

 

Takam has had a full camp for the Joshua fight, he's been in camp preparing for Joshua well before Pulev pulled out.

 

I cant see anything other than a Joshua win tbh. Parker and Takam had a close fight, I expect Joshua to break him down by the mid rounds and do quite a bit better than Parker.

 

He has been keeping in shape just in case but no way has he been training at the sort of intensity needed.

 

At 36 Takam will struggle...still has a Punchers chance though....

 

its all bout was takam active wen he got the call. if he was in the gym puttin in the work anyways just staying in shape that increases his chances dramatically.

real boxing fans no takam isnt no punk, but i dont think he can hang with AJ . joshua should put him away relatively easy.