ANTHONY JOSHUA may be the most recognisable face in British sport right now. But at home his two year-old son doesn't even know it's him when he watches the WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight champion's fights on TV. Click Here To Read More]
Another person who doesn't seem to realize what has actually happened so far or has just distanced themselves from it via media coverage.
Before tonight Joshua has had only 21 fights. He is unified four belt champion of the world. He has fought hall of famer Klitschko who was openly dodged by Wilder, he's fought Whyte, Takam, Parker, Brezeale as well. Povetkin will be the second top3 (boxrec & thering) heavyweight he has fought in a row.
Meanwhile fury has had 27 fights. His 22nd fight against someone called Joey Abbey. Fury at the same point was just about to start stepping up, taking on Chisora, Hammer and then Klitschko in his next three fights. His resume best win after 21 fights is probably Kevin Johnson.
Deontae wilder, well his resume after 21 is even worse and not worth even mentioning names. His 28th fight was Harrison, 33rd Stiverne and his 40th Ortiz! So his step up was not only way way slower but his interim easy fights in between far more in quantity.
So let's get away from dissing Joshua, he has plenty of time in his career and Povetkin isn't exactly an easy interim fight at all.
Let's be realistic here, wilder AND fury were top10 when Joshua was on his debut. He has now far surpassed them to he stage they are claiming being ducked unless they are offered £15mil mininum fights. Reality is, they are jealous of what AJ and matchroom/Eddie Hearn have done.
We all agree the fights need to happen, wilder Joshua in April hopefully - and fury Joshua only once fury is properly back and fit - but AJ has to start taking much easier fights before anyone can criticise what he is doing.
You missed the point. He’s saying he’s the best in division while ducking the best. He’s #3.
I want to be a Joshua fan but until you’re willing to fight Fury or Wilder it’s not proven and you don’t get the nod when you’re ducking
Another person who doesn't seem to realize what has actually happened so far or has just distanced themselves from it via media coverage.
Before tonight Joshua has had only 21 fights. He is unified four belt champion of the world. He has fought hall of famer Klitschko who was openly dodged by Wilder, he's fought Whyte, Takam, Parker, Brezeale as well. Povetkin will be the second top3 (boxrec & thering) heavyweight he has fought in a row.
Meanwhile fury has had 27 fights. His 22nd fight against someone called Joey Abbey. Fury at the same point was just about to start stepping up, taking on Chisora, Hammer and then Klitschko in his next three fights. His resume best win after 21 fights is probably Kevin Johnson.
Deontae wilder, well his resume after 21 is even worse and not worth even mentioning names. His 28th fight was Harrison, 33rd Stiverne and his 40th Ortiz! So his step up was not only way way slower but his interim easy fights in between far more in quantity.
So let's get away from dissing Joshua, he has plenty of time in his career and Povetkin isn't exactly an easy interim fight at all.
Let's be realistic here, wilder AND fury were top10 when Joshua was on his debut. He has now far surpassed them to he stage they are claiming being ducked unless they are offered £15mil mininum fights. Reality is, they are jealous of what AJ and matchroom/Eddie Hearn have done.
We all agree the fights need to happen, wilder Joshua in April hopefully - and fury Joshua only once fury is properly back and fit - but AJ has to start taking much easier fights before anyone can criticise what he is doing.
So who are these three other factors?
Wilder stepped up to his first decent level opposition around fight number 45. Joshua hasn't even had half those fights yet?
All in perspective.
but Joshua is obviously in no hurry to face Wilder
that counts
Wilder Fury Joshua Povetkin, are really the only four live dogs in that conversation..... soon, there will be two
no, it hasn't been proven
there are three other factors at heavyweight
and you refused to fight one of them, so..... cool story bro
there are four live heavyweights, soon there will be two
watch this space
So who are these three other factors?
Wilder stepped up to his first decent level opposition around fight number 45. Joshua hasn't even had half those fights yet?
All in perspective.
This fool don't believe his own rubbish.. .. because any fighter who truly believed he is the best would have easily snatched up that 50 million guarantee! Not say shyte like "..but me fans doe!" ..The devils in the details doe.. i want me soul doe!.. Bronze bomber is like Shang Tsung doe.. you fans should train to fight Wilder doe.. save me eddie spaghetti!! Wilder is the King!
Funny how a lot of AJ haters resort to ****phobic insult's, probably says a lot more about themselves than anything else.
At the end of the day, AJ has the best winning resumé of any current HW. The winner of Wilder vs Fury gets close to matching it, but won't surpass it if AJ beats Povetkin. I just hope the 2 winners (hopefully AJ and Wilder) sit at the table and negotiate go fight next, I'm fed up of the promoters greed holding this fight up.
Joshua and Riddick Bowe have similarities, both ducked their biggest rivals, one threw his belt in the trash to get away from a undisputed fight and the other pulled a smoke an mirrors move, running away from his own demand and tried to give his biggest rival the run around!
What a delusional coward, I know straweights got more heart than this fool!
Riddick Bowe was signed to fight Lennox for 18 mil. 13 mil split in Bowe's favor but McCall knocked out Lennox killing that fight
Joshua and Riddick Bowe have similarities, both ducked their biggest rivals, one threw his belt in the trash to get away from a undisputed fight and the other pulled a smoke an mirrors move, running away from his own demand and tried to give his biggest rival the run around!
What a delusional coward, I know straweights got more heart than this fool!