Maybe so but Wlads weight and physical appearance has been consistent throughout his whole career. Now AJ has put on the best part of 24lbs of pure muscle since his debut. Again I'm not saying any athlete isn't on something but Wlad has great genetics along with the lifestyle leads to his always impeccable conditioning.
Seriously people, if you lived in the gym and ate clean you'd be in shape too at 41. It really isn't shocking or reason to suspect somebody is on drugs. Stop it...
I noticed that Joshua's stomach appeared to be bloated................Vlad was more defined. From the weigh-in I suspect that Joshua trained for power, Vlad trained for speed..................I think the weight is good for Vlad, could be a mistake for Joshua, esp. if it goes into the late rounds.................even early the extra weight slows a fighter down.............Vlad sparred, at least 20 rounds with Joshua, I think he knows something we do not................he might outbox Joshua and could very well surprise everyone................body builders do not do well in boxing, look at Mike "Hercules" Weaver, he could punch, but was not champion for very long...................Jameel McCline, 285, 6 feet 6 inches tall, Vlad TKO'd him in the 10th round at his peak..................
I think Steel Hammers gonna surprise a lot of people and I think the key for him is to pass 4 rounds, then I see the dynamics of the fight changing in favour of the pugilist and not the explosive fighter. AJ will come back from the loss no doubt but I see an upset tonight as I've not seen Vlad in that shape for years and seems light on his feet tooo.