29th of April on Wembley stadium, with over 80k attending.
Will the big young KO machine take it, or will the experienced steelhammer, once again rise to the pinnacle of the division?
I am going to go against the grain and logic? and pick Wladimir Kiltschko! throughout his entire career, Wladimir Kitschko as been yearning for that career defining moment! he has been dreaming for that one fight, where everybody is plotting his ultimate doom! and this is it, THIS IS THAT FIGHT! this is the moment that him and Manny Steward used to speculate would manifest at some point during his career!
Understand! I am under no illusion, Anthony Joshua from a purely physical perspective? is a incredibly dangerous physical threat! The man is a supreme athlete, who posses power that can change your life! but as a fighter, we don't really know whether he can box? He was beaten in his first fight during the Olympics, because the Cuban Heavyweight showed him some sweet science! Like i have just stated before, Anthony Joshua is a great athlete! but i don't think he is naturally gifted fighter! i believe when he is posed with a technical problem inside of the ring? he will revert back to his original fundamental type! which is a big strong black guy who can punch.....
On April 29th! The Ghost of Manny Steward is going to be inside Wembley Stadium! and in Wladimir Kiltschko's corner....
Every single champion, has one last fight left in them! this is that fight for Wladimir Kiltschko! this is that moment...
I see a couple factors that are tilting this in Joshua's favor.
If Wlad fights as defensively as usual, it's actually possible for this fight to go the distance. And Joshua is the younger, more marketable fighter. If the fight is close, they're giving it to Joshua.
Wlad was inactive last year following his loss, while Joshua fought three times. Wlad has been in the gym, and is hungry to regain the titles, but he has been through a lot of stress in recent times. He really doesn't seem like the same Wlad. Struggles can sometimes bring out the best in a person, but they can also take a toll on one's mental and physical health. In a sport as demanding as boxing, that can lead to downfall.
I want Klinchko to technically outclass AJ, take it the distance, maybe even get him out of there
HOWEVER
I think AJ is too pumped-up (literally), too hungry... plus Klinchko is shot to sh*t and old as f*ck. Hate to say it but I can see AJ taking this. And it is gonna suck to see Sky go into over-hype if it happens
Klitschko isn't finished by a long shot, he'll outbox Joshua and stop him late. AJ is going to get jabbed to bits. Credit to him for stepping up but he lacks the skill to beat Wlad.
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I'll make a decision once I see them in the pressers or the weigh in. If Haye is right, Klitchko is struggling badly.
Didnt Haye absolutely embaress himself with his last prediction over Wlad ? I recall a toe and an open workout whereby he trained to face Klitschko by facing Adam Booth in platform shoes and a glove on the end of a stick to mimic a plodding jab ! Never seen anything as funny, no surprise he didnt wanna fight once in the ring with Dr. Steelhammer.
Haye is just terrified Klitschko destroys his hopes of another ppv versus AJ.
AJ will win before the 7th round !! he's not affraid to let his hands go , has quick hands , size more than matches up with klitchcko so he won't need to reach for him , has power in both hands and klitchcko fights scared as soon as he comes under attack plus klitchcko is 41 now and aj is just to much for him at this stage of his career...i'll wager with anyone on here that joshua beats klitchcko
That's the way I see it too, and WK hasn't thrown a punch in 2 years.
AJ will win before the 7th round !! he's not affraid to let his hands go , has quick hands , size more than matches up with klitchcko so he won't need to reach for him , has power in both hands and klitchcko fights scared as soon as he comes under attack plus klitchcko is 41 now and aj is just to much for him at this stage of his career...i'll wager with anyone on here that joshua beats klitchcko
I have AJ. I don't think Wlad can really pull the trigger anymore.
I would love to be wrong because it would be crazy to see AJ's and the crowd's reaction if AJ gets knocked down and if he would be able to respond.
I feel like Klitschko is going to be on top form (most don't). I can see him wanting to prove something and coming back aggressive.
Genuinely not sure which way it goes but I favor Joshua.