Why does AJ look so much less fluid now vs, say when he fought Whyte

anybody would be made to look fluid v whyte

It’s easier to look fluid when you are in control. Frankly, fighters like Joshua and Wlad, who are not natural fighters need to fight to a script and dictate the action or lack of action. Jab and grab was Wlad’s go to. Joshua doesn’t have a go to so he’s out there improvising and he’s not good at it.

In his early fights, I could see what the fuss was about. He boxed very fluidly for a guy his size and build, vs Whyte for example. What changed? Vs Ruiz even in the first fight, he fought like a body builder who just took up boxing. Similar rather poor form vs Usyk. I can understand being cautious going forward after Wlad cracked his chin, but he looks like he is a novice now in many ways. His jab vs Usyk was particularly pathetic at times. - -I can understand U grade school dilemma in not understanding how capable novices are against their opponents. What grade U in now? {"data-align":"center","data-size":"full","title":"usyk-wins.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1.jpg","data-attachmentid":31146736}