The question - Is Anthony Joshua Overrated ?

I think Ruiz Jr Is generally a quality boxer with a great arsenal and a solid amateur background. Something AJ does not carry. You cannot just go around thinking you can knock every opponent you face out. Where is the head movement? Footwork? Defence? Using the ring? He really is robotic and if he wants to improve and create a legacy he needs to work on these flaws. He is not getting any younger.

AJ was in the Lion's Den and out of his depth. Similar to GGG and Canelo. GGG thought he could steam role through everyone until he met Canelo (Who is pure quality) and was outclassed. Now GGG is working on speed and movement with his new coach. Ironically, both boxers are Mexican.

Based on that performance I feel Tyson Fury would jab AJs face off and Wilder would seriously hurt him. You cant just get into boxing just because of sheer punching power. It can only get you so far.

 

if aj is smart then an AJ win via decision

 

Showed his lack of experience, didn't have a clue what to do In there.
And his chin, hmmm.. reminded me of a Giant version of amir khan on times there.

Tbf he didnt look right, we'll see in the rematch where he's really at I guess, and if it was just "a bad night".. lol

 

Like most things in life, he is overrated by some and underrated by others. As is the nature of social media, arguments ensue, and the protagonists become more entrenched in their views and the chasm between both sides widens.

For objective viewers, Joshua is somewhere in the middle;

Pros - good power, puts his shots together well, decent enough jab and use of his physical attributes to be able to box at distance, good inside fighter for a big man, calm and patient, some head movement, knows when to clinch.

Cons - below average stanima, chin and speed, poor recuperation powers, can be predictable at times and one paced, whilst some head movement, ultimately, not enough, half hearted feints, keeps his hands far too low.

This last point is probably his biggest weakness; he is an absolute sucker for the counter left hook, and has been throughout his career. Not only is this dangerous, but it shows a lack of IQ as he has never addressed it. Which is strange, because Joshua has made great technical strides since his amatuer days. Sure, he is no Ali, but he was an abysmal amateur, from a technical stand point, due to his inexperience, so his improvements on the job against a good standard of opposition is impressive. Which baffles me why he hasn't made the more simpler technical adjustment of keeping his right hand up higher.