Comments Thread For: Cornish Confident He Can Handle Anthony Joshua's Power

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Gary Cornish does not believe the power of Anthony Joshua will be anything out of the ordinary, having sparred other top heavyweights.

The unbeaten Scot will bid to beat Joshua to the Commonwealth title at London's O2 Arena on September 12 and is unfazed by Joshua's reputation, despite his 13 knockouts inside three rounds in his first 13 professional fights.

Cornish (21-0-KO12), who has stopped four of his last five opponents inside four, said: "I've not really been hurt before. I've been down but they were flash knockdowns. [Click Here To Read More]

[kafkod]

You've got to admire Cornish's attitude, but sparring is not the same as fighting.

I can't see him lasting long against AJ. It'll be interesting to see how AJ handles being in with a taller man though.

[MPX309]

The only good thing about this is, I guess Cornish is coming to fight. He's an undefeated prospect, so he's not going to want to give up that 0 so easily.
Unfortunately for him it probably won't go past 4 rounds.

[knockoutkid]

The problem Ive noticed with this guy is the punches are too slow, he cant be getting much power in them. He's not got the skills sadly.

[Clegg]

Didn't this guy turn down Whyte not long ago?

[SalimShady1212]

He's been dropped by lesser fighters, this won't go too long.