Anthony Joshua vs Charles Martin

[Weltschmerz]

Called it, Martin was a step down from Whyte. I still dont think Joshua is great though, big and strong and clearly has power but is very stiff. He's probably the best of a bad bunch.

I could see him doing something very similar to Wilder if they fought (another hype job). But he needs to stay away from Haye - someone with power and speed like Haye is all wrong for him.

Haye takes Joshua... For now! But the fight won't happen for now, so Joshua will keep building.

[ianjamsie]

Called it, Martin was a step down from Whyte. I still dont think Joshua is great though, big and strong and clearly has power but is very stiff. He's probably the best of a bad bunch.

I could see him doing something very similar to Wilder if they fought (another hype job). But he needs to stay away from Haye - someone with power and speed like Haye is all wrong for him.

Joshua is better than wilder.

Wilder has a very poor skill set.

Not saying Wilder can't KO Joshua, he can ****.

[ianjamsie]

If they are a step up from Martin is debatable and they are minimum risk. I have two big problems with Hearn making these type fights. He wants Joshua on ppv and Joshua is now IBF champ. Sink or swim time now that he has the IBF belt. The safe fight days are over or atleast should be

Martin is very poor.

All those fighters are better.

[southpoor]

Martin is one of the worst world champions I have ever had the misfortune to watch.

Fury will clown Joshua and win every round.

[doublejabbing]

Martin will win via KO

[JakeTheBoxer]

Martin sux. We need to see Joshua against someone solid, who can punch. Why not Chisora - Pulev winner?

[ianjamsie]

If anyone wants a good laugh read pages one to 7.

Everyone saying it would be a 50/50 fight or a Martin KO.

Now AJ has smashed him with ease without Martin laying a glove on him. The next person will smash him because he is stiff with no head movement and over rated power.

[Cody8804]

If anyone wants a good laugh read pages one to 7.

Everyone saying it would be a 50/50 fight or a Martin KO.

Now AJ has smashed him with ease without Martin laying a glove on him. The next person will smash him because he is stiff with no head movement and over rated power.

I wouldn't say Joshua smashed him. He flash knocked him down twice and the ref called the ten count too early.

[ianjamsie]

I wouldn't say Joshua smashed him. He flash knocked him down twice and the ref called the ten count too early.

He knocked him down with every connection to his chin.

He flopped to the floor like a bag of spuds.

As for the count. Martin refused to look the ref in the eye after a count. The ref needs to see in the eyes to see if he is compus mentus (mind my latin spelling).

Even if you get up on 6, if you don't make eye contact with the ref they wave it off.

Did you start watching this sport last week?

[gmc_rfc_06]

I wouldn't say Joshua smashed him. He flash knocked him down twice and the ref called the ten count too early.

The ref counted to 10.

Martin didn't start getting up until the count was at 9 and a half, he knew what he was doing. Guys are getting good at quitting and doing it in a way that lets them blame someone else.