Comments Thread For: Joshua: I'll Break Down Kevin Johnson Like Gavern

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Anthony Joshua MBE returned with a **** as he KO’d Jason Gavern in the third round in Newcastle to make it 11 KO’s from 11 pro fights.

Joshua was back in action after five months out of the ring with a stress fracture of the back, and opposing him was the ebullient Gavern, fighting for the 50th time in the paid ranks.

Gavern started well as Joshua eased his way back into the swing of things, but the American was floored twice in the second round as Joshua found his groove – but Gavern raised his hand in defiance as he heard the bell and headed back to his corner.
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[boxingfocus]

Kevin Johnson is a lot slicker than Gavin. Saying that, he's not a threat, he'll just be harder to get to - especially if Joshua shows him as much respect as he did Gavin. He should have flattened Gavin in 1 round, Mike Tyson would have with such a disparity in shape/skill/size.

[Weltschmerz]

Johnson would be a proper step-up now, he would likely give Joshua some rounds too. Joshua looks good in there, he has clearly studied Vladimir. I liked especially his left hook in the Gavern fight, which was frankly a mismatch of a fight. Time to step it up, Joshua almost looked bored last night.

[SN!PER]

Joshua has too much power and reach for Kevin.

Even his jabs look painful. As durable as Kevin is, I don't think he'll be able to take more than 5 or 6 rounds of punches from this guy. He will just lay on the ropes trying to survive, and the ref will stop the fight.

[LacedUp]

Joshua has too much power and reach for Kevin.

Even his jabs look painful. As durable as Kevin is, I don't think he'll be able to take more than 5 or 6 rounds of punches from this guy. He will just lay on the ropes trying to survive, and the ref will stop the fight.

Joshua looked really solid yesterday. Balance wise, shots variety - it was probably the best I've seen him. The Gavern fight was probably the worst.

Johnson will take him some rounds most likely, but I have a feeling Johnson will get stopped on the ropes after a Joshua flurry.

However, Dillian Whyte said Joshua sparred one round with Johnson in klitschko camp and didn't fancy him after that.