Comments Thread For: Boxing's Biggest Box Office Draw Joshua Battles Usyk In Tottenham

[Rockybigblower]

Lol that line usually do it for you? I didn't say any typical stadium i said Wembley stadium. The infatuation with PAcman is not fever pitch in London as it is where you are ROCKY big blower.........out of curiosity did your high school male friends give you that moniker? in fact none of my business, keep on blowing pal

I said any stadium. Let's not do the he said/she said game. Just agree with me and move on.

[Kezzer]

So many people like boxing , the only problem is lots of fans don't know what they are watching anymore , nearly every sports fan loves a good fight. This weekends fight is a prime example, Usyk is only in this fight because of his achievement's at a lower weight class. He has not looked anywhere near the fighter he was in the smaller cruiser weight division. The interest here lies with Joshua , who is fighting a better but much smaller fighter. Will he get clipped and hit the deck numerous times like he did against the decent but obese Ruiz or will he as expected be too big and strong for the smaller man. This is not the 'thriller in Manilla' , this main event should be called 'untested' that's what you're getting here.

“Lots of fans don’t know what they are watching anymore.”

Unfortunately you are among them, whether that’s because of your bias or not I don’t know but enjoy the event for what it is because it’s a damn good fight. With fury pulling out to fight wilder that left AJ with limited options and let’s bear in mind that he has already fought so many of the others near the top end. Usyk is not only a mandatory but a very credible one at that - ignore it if you wish but tbh e true boxing fans will appreciate it’s a must watch.

[Noelanthony]

I said any stadium. Let's not do the he said/she said game. Just agree with me and move on.

NO Blower you are not listening. I'm saying he couldn't fill Wembley stadium , he couldn't fill a stadium in Nigeria either, although that might depend on the opponent. He just isn't a major attraction as he is in America or where you are in manilla

[DougalDylan]

I can't write anything negative about Manny but "sell out a stadium anywhere in the world" is just silly.

It's all about perspective. Yes...he can fill stadiums in the U.K. but take him to Boise Idaho and see what the sales are. Manny Pacquiao would sell out a stadium anywhere in the world and he's on his retirement tour.

[Ry92]

Maybe the market for dude doesnt sell here in the usa then again no boxer really does post mayweather even pac numbers shall i say are amanda nunes comparable n we all know woman mma plus 125 div no1 really watches . as for selling out stadiums if canelo fought in mexico every fight like aj does uk canelo would have 100k hispanics packed out with another 50k-100k waiting outside just catch a glimpse. Dude is literally the only boxer that you can show a pict to a random 20 ppl 10 would know him 2-5 would be like seen him he some athlete the other 5-8 dont know em. Do that anybody else now outside pac. Ask 20 random ppl spence maybe 5 know ask bout bud maybe 2 n thats being lucky for more ppl know tank davis than bud real shh did experiment at work alot ppl can name jon jones anderson silva ect canelo aj ask bout bud its its like who the f.. To 90% ppl spence 80%

[Rockybigblower]

I can't write anything negative about Manny but "sell out a stadium anywhere in the world" is just silly.

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Keep yours out of it.

[Rockybigblower]

NO Blower you are not listening. I'm saying he couldn't fill Wembley stadium , he couldn't fill a stadium in Nigeria either, although that might depend on the opponent. He just isn't a major attraction as he is in America or where you are in manilla

It's not manilla...it's Ballina. Get your coordinates right.

Wembley stadium would be overflowing.

[Szef]

I hadn't noticed it before...but I now see why people call you an idiot. Pacman needing a dance partner to sell out a stadium...

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Anywhere in the world?

And you call the other guy an idiot?

[Rockybigblower]

Anywhere in the world?

And you call the other guy an idiot?

Yes....I did.

[Toffee]

So many people like boxing , the only problem is lots of fans don't know what they are watching anymore , nearly every sports fan loves a good fight. This weekends fight is a prime example, Usyk is only in this fight because of his achievement's at a lower weight class. He has not looked anywhere near the fighter he was in the smaller cruiser weight division. The interest here lies with Joshua , who is fighting a better but much smaller fighter. Will he get clipped and hit the deck numerous times like he did against the decent but obese Ruiz or will he as expected be too big and strong for the smaller man. This is not the 'thriller in Manilla' , this main event should be called 'untested' that's what you're getting here.

Everyone is untested in some way.
Usyk hasn't fought a real big man (240 or so).

Joshua hasn't previously fought a 230 pound guy who can move, box, take a shot, and has ridiculously high ring IQ.

Fury hasn't been in the pressured position of defending titles or consistently beating anyone at an acceptable level.

Wilder hasn't really beaten anyone of note.

What is will say about Usyk is that he can box, he can grind out fights, and he's exclusively used to winning, including being Undisputed champion at the next weight level.

You can scoff at all fighters' flaws, but Usyk is well worth this fight. I can't wait.