Comments Thread For: Teddy Atlas Feels Anthony Joshua Has Been an 'Overrated Guy"

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Hall of Fame trainer Teddy Atlas believes two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is a bit overrated. Joshua lost three of his last five fights. He was stopped in seven rounds back in June of 2019 by Andy Ruiz. Six months later, he reclaimed his world titles with a dominant decision over Ruiz in their rematch. And then retained the belts with a stoppage of Kubrat Pulev in 2020.
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[RoadMan94]

I always thought Joshua would be great under atlas. That’s the type of guy he needs in his corner. Not yes men like he has. That Angel is something else.

If Joshua is overrated then he’s over achieved. He can be very proud of what he’s achieved even if he never lifts another world title. He’s changed the game, brought young people into boxing , and changed his whole family’s fortunes with his fists. Can only respect that really.

[hugh grant]

Josh has a good resume and his career not over. He's got a better resume than usyk, but lost h2h.
So you can say usyk is overrated as he only has beat one good heavyweight

[TMLT87]

I see more people calling him overrated than overrating him. And the "who has he beat" comment could apply to anyone in the division.

[Bob]

Josh has a good resume and his career not over. He's got a better resume than usyk, but lost h2h.
So you can say usyk is overrated as he only has beat one good heavyweight

I want some of what your smokin.
Better resume?? Your parroting Hearn, take away all the shot old past it 38-41 year olds (4of6) & who's left on Kanyes resume?? Parker, Whyte ranked 22, Ruiz #15 & Usyk.
Meanwhile Usyk cleared out the best of the best in one division & then gave Kanye 2 boxing lessons.
Aj had 2 rival's in the division & he's never boxed either of them & still lost 3 times.

[fightingfilo]

Josh has a good resume and his career not over. He's got a better resume than usyk, but lost h2h.
So you can say usyk is overrated as he only has beat one good heavyweight

Usyk resume as a professional boxer is better than Joshua's. I agree that Joshua has had a good career and he still has a lot to give but i think that having the shadow of a doubt that he could be a little overrated is legit

[James Hunt]

Joshua is just a pile of mental mess.

[PRINCEKOOL]

Overrated, Underrated, Rated, it is all irrelevant really.

Joshua is underrated and overrated. When I use these words, I am mainly speaking about fight ability.

His endurance and skill for skill boxing ability is better than people claim. Especially in today's era of Heavyweights.

But Joshua has no inside game, no idea how to also tie a fighter up 'Not much rough house skills, and the inability to fight a good big man fight'.

Overall I think Joshua's resume is good, I still rate his win over Wladimir Kiltschko higher than Fury's win. Kiltschko was in better condition, and had endured three back to back training camps.

No matter what people say, Joshua is still one of the main players in the game. In mass people gloated and mocked him in the aftermath of the Usyk loss. The critics were fantasizing about his demise. Weeks later he has the WBC Heavyweight Champion of the world pestering him for a fight.

And the truth is? Joshua does not need Fury. Joshua's next fight without Fury, is bigger than Fury's next fight without Joshua 'Providing Fury does not face Usyk'.

Joshua if he wants to now, could really just go away and do his own thing. No real pressure to capture titles or whatever.

But I sense that will not be his target, which may see him get a title fight quicker than expected. Joshua may win another title, but I think he could be missing area's of his game which do not support him being a dominate Champion.

Jab needs to improve, also his big man styled fight skills need to improve. Whatever happens, I think this next chapter in his carer is the most intriguing.

The Glory Hunters and opportunist may not think like that, but real appreciative boxing fans will. There is no easy way out.

[Bronx2245]

When you think about it, AJ got KO'd by a Fat Guy, and a Little Guy x 2! I don't think he should fight Fury! I think he should've fought Joyce (if he wins), DuBois, or Bakole, then Fury! I think he will be mentally devastated if he loses to Fury! He needs his confidence restored!

[Noelanthony]

I always thought Joshua would be great under atlas. That’s the type of guy he needs in his corner. Not yes men like he has. That Angel is something else.

If Joshua is overrated then he’s over achieved. He can be very proud of what he’s achieved even if he never lifts another world title. He’s changed the game, brought young people into boxing , and changed his whole family’s fortunes with his fists. Can only respect that really.

his physique,looks and fists in that order