would anthony joshua survive in the 90s era

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would he survive

  1. yes

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  2. no he would be a journeyman

    52 vote(s)
    39.7%
  1. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Being quicker isn't a guarantee of anything. Bruno fought in a tougher era than what Ruiz is in now. That alone takes more resilience to compete, which Bruno absolutely did. And yes, he got KO'd. But he fought some bangers. No one will confuse Ruiz with some heavy hitter. And Ruiz was quicker than AJ and Parker. He still lost a couple of fights. And could not even beat Jarrell Miller. Who's slower than cold tar.

    Speed w/o proper timing is just speed. Did Judah beat everyone he was faster than? Did Shane Mosley beat everyone he was faster than? How did Corrie Sanders lose fights w/ both speed and a punch?

    Being quicker is simply a variable that if used right, could be a huge factor. Nothing indicates Ruiz uses his quick hands like he should consistently.
     
  2. Mark Anthony

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    Miller is tougher than Bruno was, with higher work-rate and a better gas tank.
     
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    Tougher in a weaker era with a worse resume though. And I say that as a Big Baby fan. He disappoints me though.
     
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    I meant his chin, Bruno wouldn`t have been able to take all the shots Miller took from Dubois before that TKO and that was an out of shape Miller, jumbo Cummings put Bruno on ***** street.
     
  5. The Real Lance

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    He took bombs from Tyson and other heavy hitters, not to mention MUCH better boxer technically than Miller. Miller's KO ratio suggests he's not some huge banger despite his size. And again, he's doing this in a weaker era w/ a weak resume.
     
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    5 rounds against a Tyson without Rooney in his corner, plenty of fighters lasted longer vs Tyson, Bruno couldn`t take Bonecrusher`s punches or Witherspoon`s or Lewis`s.
     
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    :lol: It's Tyson FFS.... Ruiz and Miller are hardly cut from the same cloth. And yeah, only a glass chinned fool would lose to those guys. :lol: