Wladimir Klitschko: Joshua has one of the greatest potentials I have ever seen

[LacedUp]

Undisputed heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko, was on ringside today and talked about the experience of having Anthony Joshua in camp.

Amongst other things he said:

- He has one of the greatest potentials he's ever seen in a heavyweight
- He's willing to learn
- He's technically a very good boxer and has transitioned well into the pros

Klitschko is obviously someone Anthony Joshua should and probably does look up to a great deal. If he can take some of the things on board that Wladimir is willing to give teach, he can have a great career.

Have a look:

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/boxing/9476786/klitschko:-joshua-has-great-potential

[IronDanHamza]

Saw that.

A lot of people said the same about David Price though.

[LacedUp]

Saw that.

A lot of people said the same about David Price though.

Did they? I don't remember them saying that stuff, and certainly not coming from Klitschko or someone like that.

I mean, I like Price, he's from my howntown and I've met him on several occasions, but Joshua is clearly a bigger talent than Pricey.

[King_]

Anthony Joshua is indeed the next big thing and has all the tools to become the next great HW, I believe.


AJ seems to be a very smart kid as well and if he stays in future Wlad camps, he couldn't receive greater experience and knowledge.

[MPX309]

Yeah saw that not too long ago, was a great episode. . . Doesn't get much better than some good words from Wlad. . . LOL What he said about Fury though

[IronDanHamza]

Did they? I don't remember them saying that stuff, and certainly not coming from Klitschko or someone like that.

I mean, I like Price, he's from my howntown and I've met him on several occasions, but Joshua is clearly a bigger talent than Pricey.

You're a scouser? Accent the lot? Am I going to have to read your posts In a Scouse accent now?

But yeah, a whole lot of people said that about Price. A whole lot. Not sure if Klitschko himself but Manny Steward and many others in the Boxing world. Basically everything I hear about Joshua now I heard about Price.

Not comparing them, just pointing that out.

I'm far from sold on Joshua though.

[SlySlickSmooth]

I'd love to see a Wilder-Joshua fight in the future granted they both stay on winning paths.

But from the eye-test you would think Joshua is going to be the next ATG with his physique, posture, power, and speed.

Has Anthony Joshua been knocked down in the pros or ams?

[LacedUp]

You're a scouser? Accent the lot? Am I going to have to read your posts In a Scouse accent now?

But yeah, a whole lot of people said that about Price. A whole lot. Not sure if Klitschko himself but Manny Steward and many others in the Boxing world. Basically everything I hear about Joshua now I heard about Price.

Not comparing them, just pointing that out.

I'm far from sold on Joshua though.

Well I'm from Birkenhead - My accent is not totally scouse like Pricey's is, but you'd be able to hear that i'm from Merseyside quite clearly. I actually grew up very close to where Paul McCartney's house was. I also lived in Denmark for years and also currently, so my accent has been influenced a bit from that as well.

Ah ok, I do remember a lot of people saying that, even myself! Not that he was the next great thing, but I definitely thought he'd do a lot better than he has. But I think everyone knew his chin wasn't too good. He's too stiff though.

AJ is on a whole other level I think.

[Build That Wall]

He gave high praise to Deontay Wilder as well.

[dan_cov]

I am not sold on Joshua hes a bit Bruno esque minus the power.

Almost a big, sluggish version of Kell Brook.
Then again its probably all that is needed to exceed in what is truly a pathetically weak HW scene. I mean look at Wilder & how far size, power and some careful matchmaking can take you.
Be interesting to see how he develops but as of right now I don't see 'great' potential.