Not sure thats the way people should be viewing this. Ah yeah, Ive just worked my bollocks off for four years to get to an olympics, only to be screwed by the judges. But ya know what, itll probably balance out over time, so im cool with it....
When was the last time i praised Audley Harrison on a consistent basis..? I will praised is drive and never say never attitude, but its been a very long time since i have praised him boxing wise. I think his performance and physical condition up against Ali Adam's was pathetic, i have tweeted him stating......."That Price is stylistically a tougher match up than David Haye, so he does not need a bull**** preparation".... I have stated that i fear for him up against David Price, so i know you are trying to be smart here.....? But when since 2 years ago in afew threads, have i constantly praised Audley Harrision..? Week in week out i don't praise him, i have praised David Haye more than Audley Harrison. There's a difference between praising somebody, and supporting somebody. I like what Audley Harrison as a boxer and character stands for, he has massive flaws and i am brutally honest about that. But his story and drive entertains me, i have never EVER put him on the mantle of Lennox Lewis, Prince Naseem Hamed fighters who i have forcefully praised. I made a Nation Living in Fear 2 years ago now, and it was abit of fun and banter. And half the time i was just trying to convince myself, that Audley Harrison was going to win, because as a long time fan of his i wanted him to win, i am forever the optimist. I will state this though......Harrison at the 2000 Olympics compared to Joshua at these Olympics, looks as a amateur a better fighter. This Joshua kid is just a big guy who has decided to box. He looks slow, and he reminds me of a character off Golden Axe for the Megadrive a classic game from the 90's. Just looks very predictable, not much of a boxing brain, footwork is incredibly slow..! People where bragging on here that he was a track athlete, well those physical skills are not transferring to the ring........he's no David Haye. So you need to pipe down, and don't ever quote me again. I praise David Haye WAY more than any other fighter.
4 years is a long time aswell, he is a Adult. Why are people making excuses saying, he has only boxed for 4 years..? Its a very long time. I don't see Joshua, improving leaps and bounds throughout the years. The things i don't like about him, you cannot just magically improve. He's just another big strong slow heavyweight.
You don't seem to be able to work out how the scoring works....the judges might have been pressing like **** for Savon, but if they don't do it within the timescale then thats that. Evry judge might have thought that Savon won the fight but because of the technology and method of judgement the fight goes to Joshua. Its a **** system, and always has been.
If you want to see a robbery,look at Alan Minter in Munich.Thought Joshua lost narrowly but clearly,and its going to be tough from now on,but hope he gets the gold.Whatever happens,hell be a pro to be reckoned with.As others have said,though,I feel sorry for Savon.Pity he cant go pro,but as has been hinted,maybe he will.
You said fighters you rate make it, or words to that effect. You rated Audley he didn't make it. See my point. Or is it only fighters you rate now ? Audley was better at his Games if you go on one fight. But that was his peak. He was 28 and as good as he was ever going to get. I am not making any claims for or against Joshua, his career will be judged when it's over like all boxers. But if he ever fights for any title he will throw punches. If you don't want me to quote you, don't make statements that are crap .