I don't really care tbh, fully expecting a 41 year old gunshy, inactive former champion to be Knocked out...
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Who will you be rooting for, Klitschko or Joshua?
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A win by Wlad at 41 against the best current HW would be a great way of completing his ATG career.
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Klitschko beating a guy bigger than himself and brutally hyped up adds to the legacy. The fact he'd scoop up the IBF, WBA and IBO, with only fights against Parker and Wilder worthwhile for him to stick around after this fight I'd have no interest in him continuing his career unless he was unifying afterwards.
If Wlad loses I would like Joshua to face Parker and Wilder, I honestly think Joshua still won't get credit even after a win here but I suppose it all depends on the manner of victory, if he blows Wlad out Wlad was 18 months removed and looked poor in the last 18 months he was fighting before his lay off, that's three years ! If he out points him and Wlad looks jaded, gun shy and lethargic where can Joshua be credited ? The Brits will be crippled in the belief Joshua is TBE in the event of victory so the train keeps rolling regardless in that event, his stock will continue as it is and the ppv shows will keep rolling.
Hearn has built a superstar and if it continues to finance these cards like Linares and Crolla and other none ppv title challenges for his best contenders I don't feel like it is bad for boxing as a whole if AJ wins, I'll be rooting for Wlad regardless.
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Originally posted by Scott. Weiland View PostKlitschko beating a guy bigger than himself and brutally hyped up adds to the legacy. The fact he'd scoop up the IBF, WBA and IBO, with only fights against Parker and Wilder worthwhile for him to stick around after this fight I'd have no interest in him continuing his career unless he was unifying afterwards.
If Wlad loses I would like Joshua to face Parker and Wilder, I honestly think Joshua still won't get credit even after a win here but I suppose it all depends on the manner of victory, if he blows Wlad out Wlad was 18 months removed and looked poor in the last 18 months he was fighting before his lay off, that's three years ! If he out points him and Wlad looks jaded, gun shy and lethargic where can Joshua be credited ? The Brits will be crippled in the belief Joshua is TBE in the event of victory so the train keeps rolling regardless in that event, his stock will continue as it is and the ppv shows will keep rolling.
Hearn has built a superstar and if it continues to finance these cards like Linares and Crolla and other none ppv title challenges for his best contenders I don't feel like it is bad for boxing as a whole if AJ wins, I'll be rooting for Wlad regardless.
Even if AJ loses it is not the end of the road, he can always come back from it & still fight Wilder & Parker..
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I've found Klitschko's reign impressive historically, but as a fan boring so even doe he's somehow the dog here, which I feel is wrong and shows the hype Joshua's fans bring more than actual chances of winning, I'm rooting for Joshua.
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