Tim Witherspoon vs Anthony Joshua

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  1. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Aj in a total war, spoon was a not a killer puncher and Aj would survive to the toe to toe fire and finally would stop spoon
     
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  2. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. Joshua’s tailormade for Witherspoon, who was a killer in his prime. Once Witherspoon starts throwing bombs it wouldn’t be long before Joshua’s getting picked up off the canvas.
     
  3. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Ruiz could stop Joshua so could Tim. I hope Joshua really learns from the Ruiz fight and develops into a better defensive fighter with his jab.
     
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  4. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If james smith could stop spoon so could Aj
     
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    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  6. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Witherspoon is more proven than Ruiz and Joshua. Ruiz is a joke. Smith was not.
     
  7. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ruiz could perfectly beat smith and vice versa too. Ruiz is not a joke it is an exaggerated nonsense
     
  8. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ruiz is not much until he proves he can beat other ranked fighters and not be out of shape when he gets loads of money again.
     
  9. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Witherspoon is being given way too much credit here. If Joshua brought his track shoes, he’d win an 8-4 type fight with some rough moments. There’s a reason why Joshua has already passed Witherspoon’s accomplishments and Joshua is not Frank Bruno.
     
  10. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Emmm... He did beat one of the champions by ko.. And it was not a crazy shot.. He actually won the fight
     
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  11. PernellSweetPea

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    maybe he is good by today's standard but in reality he caught him off guard. I have never been to fond of guys like Ruiz and Douglas and guys who win one big fight and then take it all for granted.
     
  12. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Although your point about his defense is certainly a valid one, I hope that Joshua doesn't continue neglecting the aggressive offensive strategy that brought him to prominence in the first place. That safety-first jab and move performance against Ruiz in the rematch was about as exciting as watching paint dry. I doubt people will pay good money to watch too many more performances like that. (Even if he wins)
     
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  13. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Agree. But as you say Tim would have to be 100%
     
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  14. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Don`t bother trying to say AJ is like Bruno, it`s getting irritating now.
     
  15. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    AJ is better than Witherspoon in every department apart from his chin, you guys are nuts, AJ is a higly skilled fighter Ruiz would have destroyed Bruno with ease enough of this crap.