If that fight went late I think Wlad would stop him.
But I don't think it will. Joshua is very aggressive and would probably take the play right away from an ageing Wlad it would become a bit of a shootout then. I can't even imagine Wlad in that kind of situation. It would be fun. I think I'd back Joshua to put him away but in that sort of situation with two big, big men it is sort of in the lap of the Gods.
Wlad would have to have a lot of desire left to fight Joshua because it could be a bit of an embarrassing way to go out for a great champion if Joshua levelled him.
In this fight I would favor Wlad 51/49, both are the same size with similar power, similar chin, Joshua being faster, Wlad being more skilled, Joshua being younger, and Wlad having 51 more fights under his belt
Wlad was starting to look on the slide in the Jennings and Fury fights, it's been a year of inactivity since then.
Joshua isn't going to stand at range and get picked off by a jab, he's going to force the fight, and early and klitschko has no reach or footspeed advantage to hold him off.
Joshua has more dog in him than Wlad and I expect he'd take him out.
Both are very much similar I don't think AJ has more speed than Wladimir maybe he pops out a shot quicker but he is not quicker with his foot work, is he better with his footwork?
Not sure either.
Klitchko : A defense cautionary first set up ,needs the jab to make everything happen without it he loses this fight and if he left hooks off the jab he can k.o Joshua bc he wont see it coming but the left hook is often not thrown enough otherwise you would have seen more Pulev like endings .
Joshua : A go forward aggressive pressure set up , he has the abilities to fight inside or out side and is the better counter puncher who has speed which is going to make him extremely dangerous here ,
X FACTORS :
Physical attributes :Wlads major weapon besides the jab is ability to force his opposition to go on the inside bc they simply cant out box him from the outside and thats where he utilises clinching and beats you up there ,either way he wins . Unfortunatly Joshua is 6'6 250 and will hold his own if this happens but unlike anyone hes fought , Joshua can rip power shots there and thats where he does his best work .
EDGE : Joshua
FIGHT CONTROL : Who ever can hit with more authority while utilizing footwork will dictate pace ,,Wlad has the edge here and will need it bc ifhe lets Joshua bull rush him and doesnt let him get comfortable its going to be a short fight bxc Joshua isnt easy to hit as most ppl THINK and he can throw fast combinations from heady to body if he gets Wlad on the ropes and hurts him hes going to win .
EDGE : Wlad
MENTAL TOUGHNESS : Klitchko knows what its like to survive fights alot more and certainly will be looking to crush his next opponent to show last one was an off night and continues to bring that here,Joshua is hungrier and wants to lay waste to the entire HW division without breaking sweat and thinks he will be on top for as long as hes fighting . Opposite is Wlad who knows limited time is not on his side and his legacy can be re written with this win alone ,he does not want to leave the game on an Loss . This makes BOTH guys confidence go up a level a win over Wlad will solidify Joshua as the best no question and for Wlad to beat such a young powerful opponent at 40 one will have to rethink his standing as an ATG and in my book puts him over Vitali . Its a TALL order , i think Joshuas train of thought the work effort and style will make it difficult .
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