The Harsh Reality: Heavyweight Is A Turgid, Squalid, Lugubrious, Wretched Cesspit Of A Division.

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  1. Max Thunder

    Max Thunder Proud member of the Cult of Vikings Full Member

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    "Heavyweight division is garbage. I can say my eyes bleed for this garbage."
     
    Max Thunder, Apr 3, 2018
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  2. humbug

    humbug In Vino Veritas Full Member

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    The Harsh Reality: A prime Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.....head to head.....would come out on top vs any top 10 ATG Heavyweight about 80-90% of the time.
     
    humbug, Apr 3, 2018
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  3. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Based on what?
    Joshua barely got past an old Wlad. (Wlad still had fight in him and Joshua lacked experience, but still)
     
    Badbot, Apr 3, 2018
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  4. humbug

    humbug In Vino Veritas Full Member

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    That was the best Wlad we had seen since his fight with David Haye.

    When I see greatness, I just know it. I firmly believe these three giants would roll with the best, head to head that is.
     
    humbug, Apr 3, 2018
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  5. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Again, based on what? Just the eye test?
    How about you break it down more?

    I for one think people seriously underestimate Wilders and Joshuas ring IQs and technique, but i dont see them as some ATGs who would blast everyone out of the water.
     
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  6. humbug

    humbug In Vino Veritas Full Member

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    "Just the eye test?"

    Yeah, pretty much.


    "How about you break it down more?"

    Big men. Big self belief. Big 'FANS' of the game, they love boxing. All three are very knowledgeable of the art and are extremely unique in their own right.

    It's not a very clear answer, it's impossible to give a clear answer.
     
    humbug, Apr 3, 2018
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  7. Fashionista

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    to be fair it's a weak division now, but it was even weaker back in the 90's before the ex soviet union countries could turn pro, when Tyson was crushing tomato cans in unification fights lol and guys like Frank Bruno and Lionel Butler held world titles :lol:
     
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    all 4 Super heavyweight Olympic medalists from 2016 turned pro which I think is the first time ever, and 6 out of 8 of the quarter finalists. Give it time and the division will get better.
     
    Fashionista, Apr 3, 2018
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  9. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I've been madly in love with Catherine Deneuve since I was a kid, when I saw The Hunger, and a little later Repulsion, after that I saw Belle Du Jour and Tristana when I went through my Bunuel phase, and have been a devotee ever since. I even love The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. :sisigay:

    I still find her sexy actually.:lol: She's hot in the French TV movie version of Dangerous Liaisons even. Mississippi Mermaid is another favorite.
     
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    She was a rare beauty. She still looks amazing for her age (74 years old).

    I love this scene from Repulsion she looks absolutely gorgeous in it.

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    This Serge likes her too

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    Serge, Apr 3, 2018
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    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Damn, I didn't even include Takam and Chisora in my rundown.:lol:
     
    CST80, Jul 29, 2018
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  12. Butch Coolidge

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    Don't remember you putting Hrgovic in there either.

    The parity of the division is what makes it interesting e.g. Kuzmin vs Kownacki. They're both more skilled than 2 Ton Tony and the outcome would be in question. Maybe it's not PPV class stuff but we can find interesting bouts on youtube.
     
    Butch Coolidge, Jul 30, 2018
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  13. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    CST80 is pretty good at comedy. I agree I general the current top ten is not very good. Its in transition with many old fighter on the way out and some good looking up and comers not ready for prime time.

    What we need is a heavyweight super six with winner getting the ultra cool Muhamad Ali Trophy.

    Until then, give me more Chisora vs Takam and Whyte vs Parker type of fights please
     
    Mendoza, Jul 30, 2018
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    HW sucks nuts right now. Chisora beating Takam and Parker losing to Whyte underline this. Saaaaaad state of affairs.
     
    BCS8, Jul 30, 2018
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  15. Liquorice

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    Exactly WHO have Joshua & Wilder beat?
     
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