Joshua is new Prince Naseem Hamed

Hamed always got too much stick for that loss to Barrera. I think it was an overreaction to the pre-fight odds and expectations. He got beaten one sided by an ATG smack bam in the middle of Barrera's prime. We have seen other HOF'ers get similar shellackings and in some cases much worse and not take anywhere near the same blowback As far as Joshua goes, I don't see the comparison, Nas resume wasn't brilliant but underrated, he was a child prodigy who won his first strap at 21 and was probably the finished article by 23-24, he beat several former, reigning and future world champs... Joshua was a late starter who has made a very impressive start to his pro career and is still very much improving. The only similarity they have is the drawing power...but I don't think a lot of people look at Joshua and say, 'wow this guy could be the greatest' I think most realise he is a step down in quality from Lennox but he has the potential to be the best of his generation.

the reason: hasn't boxed usyk yet And usyk hasnt boxed a single heavyweight contest yet. That's like me saying my uncle is the best uncle but won't be for long because my aunt might grow a dick.

Aj has been a good champion who fights top 5 world ranked contenders and champion Parker. He has been good enough to win almost all his fights by KO flaws an all. I have no reason to believe he would quit boxing in his prime if he lost a fight.

riiiiiiiight a student of the sport being compared to a clown who never put in the hard work. what a dull topic

Joshua is the #1 Heavyweight in the world for a reason. . the reason: hasn't boxed usyk yet

Joshua is the #1 Heavyweight in the world for a reason. He's earned that spot. He proved that he is very mentally tough when he came back from being knocked down and hurt against Klitschko. Of course he has some flaws but calling him all "hype" is just ridiculous. And Hamed wasn't a hypejob he just lost to an all time great fighter in Barrera.

i don't think Naseem was a hypejob. There's absolutely no shame in losing a UD to that version of Barrera. Naseem's lack of training, weight problem and hand troubles by that point are well documented too.if Naz was a hypejob, he would've been beaten before that point. He beat some solid fighters. Just because you're a big name and lost a fight, it doesn't mean you're a hype job. it just means you're a big name and lost to another good fighter... Even if Joshua got whacked by wilder, it wouldn't mean he's a hype job. He's just a massive draw and a very solid heavyweight in the context of the current scene. i don't think hardcore boxing fans hype AJ. Nobody that knows the game thinks he's special. He has a massive casual fanbase that don't understand that but that is what it is. The word hype job is way overused. A hype job would be someone that doesn't get to their level. Being popular and being hyped are two different things.