Will we ever see the 'Old AJ' again?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by James9753, Apr 2, 2023.


  1. fruitandnutcase

    fruitandnutcase Member Full Member

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    >boxing bookies
    Gonna avoid that bait

    I'm not trying to fanboy AJ or Matchroom or bash Joe or Frank btw. I think Joyce's victory over Parker was a real signature win for him and better than anything AJ has done since Povetkin

    But styles make fights, and without being rude, you can't list me any reasons Joe wins this one without simply telling me his attributes or playing armchair psychologist or using boxing maths

    AJ, for all his MANY faults, was built to demolish guys like Joyce. He's quicker with his hands, esp. basic combos like 1-2s, much more defensively sound, and his high guard takes away a lot of Joyce's jabbing imo (unless Joe tries to trade) and has the STRAIGHT punch selection to crack Joe over and over again at mid-range through his guard. Joyce would get dropped long before he could accumulate enough clean leather on AJ like he did Dubois or Parker. AJ also has clearly better punching technique and power than DDD who has only sparked kickboxers or journeymen
     
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  2. Decker

    Decker Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We just did vs. Franklin :sisi1

    Totally agree.

    Likely sailed away. He might let it all hang out one more time.