We're approaching a year since Joshua was blown out by Dubois

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  1. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Depends how much it's worth to Jake Paul, l guess?
     
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  2. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Active Member Full Member

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    I guess its up to Joshua if he wants to have another serious run at the belts or if he is ready to completely cash out.

    I have a feeling they might be waiting to see what Usyk does with the titles, if he splits them then Joshua will be more likely to go for another title run, but if Usyk hangs on to all the goodies then Joshua will be more likely to cash out.

    The Jake Paul fight will be there for the rest of Joshua's life probably, Jake Paul would be happy to fight him the older he gets.
     
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  3. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    After that beating he took from Dubois, elbow surgery and a year of inactivity he needs a tune up fight. But only one! At this point, Wilder would be as good of a tune up fight as Yoka. After that, he should give it one more shot at the top. Parker would be a good match up, since he already beaten him. J-Park may take that opportunity to avenge his loss and earn a big buck. If AJ wins, he's back in the championship picture. If not, just retire. Or fight Paul. But it should be the cash out fight after he fails to beat top contenders.
     
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  4. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You fanboys are unbelievable. Holmes alone would massacre that aj along with several other greats
     
  5. Jab in the Face

    Jab in the Face Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wow thats gone quick...
     
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  6. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dubois beats any version of joshua
     
  7. like a boss

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    Which version of Dubois are you talking about?
     
  8. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Prime Dubois
     
  9. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    I would guess that he is still top 10
    He has had a good career with some previous good wins which hold him up a bit
    I wouldn't read too much in the common opponent scenario. It doesn't always hold up too much. Consider how good he looked against Ngannou and how that fight held interest due to Ngannou looking strong in his previous fight
    All fights are different and different scenarios can happen
    No idea who his next opponent may be but I would expect it to be a building fight for another bigger fight down the line
     
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  10. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You should watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
     
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think he's a mental midget, but I'm confident he has absolutely zero confidence in his abilities at this point.
     
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  12. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    He's not a bad guy. Just insecure. He's rich beyond worrying about money. Accomplished. What else does he do? Is he some kind of artist? He likes to garden? Is he some kind of IT nerd? Fade out and learn to not need the approval. Imo should just chill and enjoy the fruits of his labor.
     
  13. Kiwi Fish

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    Yeah I don't think Joshua is a bad guy. He does gives "bullied in school and still not over it" vibes though.

    The guy is the most insecure 6'6 chiseled, multi-millionaire who can smash 99.99% of people, you'll ever meet.
     
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  14. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    The one that keeps quitting?
     
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  15. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes him. joshua was never good enough to make Dubois feel outmatched so Dubois is never going to quit here, Dubois TKO
     
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