Comments Thread For: Anthony Joshua on Rumors He Was Knocked Out in Sparring

[Kigali]

Nobody is sensitive about it. No one cares is the reason why. His private life is his own business.

You're still a hateful weirdo though.

Why are you always bashing British fighters? Have we messed up your mind because we keep on beating you?

Scott hates American fighters...
You clearly have him mixed up.

[Travycat]

Than man was just full of awesome quotes.

I love that line!

[Sid-Knee]

Scott hates American fighters...
You clearly have him mixed up.

If it's justified, then I have no problem. But Scott comes up with these mad notions to spew poison at British fighters. The guys a ****.

And no, he doesn't bash American fighters. Just some that deserve it. He mostly flag waves when it comes to home fighters.

[Travycat]

Did Wilder have problems like this in sparring? I'm not too familiar with any of his training camps.

So what do you think Wilder is doing now, Not them out fast before getting knocked out only recently he has settled down

[NaijaD]

That was a good response. I do hope he isn't getting iced all the time in sparring though.

Lmaoooo this!!

Sparring goes **** up sometimes but I hope he's not getting dropped every other day with headgear and pillow gloves on.

I have had my doubts about his chin since Whyte rocked him, Wladimir should at least give us more of an answer when he lands something.

[Travycat]

I can see what you're talking about. Fury was very awkward for Klitschko because he has so much jerky movements (no pun). AJ sort of stands there with that wide stance (which Emanuel Stewart noted that Haye had and he said Wlad fights guys like that even better) and not a lot of head movement. Joshua isn't really that wild try to get past the guard and take a swing guy. So I'm wondering if Klitschko will be able to keep him away with that jab when he comes in? I'd like to see the old lion give a great show. I really enjoy watching both of them.

I agree with that. Plus the fact Joshua is not exactly awkward or anything. Joshua's style is fairly static and orthodox which is better for an old fighter like Klitschko. I don't think Joshua's style is that difficult for Klitschko in some ways and i don't think Joshua's style will make Wlad look that old or test his age. If Wlad starts getting that jab going and comfortable enough to start letting the right hand come after it, AJ might have no answer for it.

Wlad is definitely well past his best but i think he would have always had an awkward night with Fury, win or lose. If this was 3-4 years ago, we would be saying AJ is a almost a tailor made style of opponent for Wlad in a way. If AJ's style isn't going to show Wlad's age, then Wlad might be able to old man him and beat him.

[Hov]

Lmaoooo this!!

Sparring goes **** up sometimes but I hope he's not getting dropped every other day with headgear and pillow gloves on.

I have had my doubts about his chin since Whyte rocked him, Wladimir should at least give us more of an answer when he lands something.

question: fury got dropped by a cruiser weight, does he have a weak chin?

[NaijaD]

question: fury got dropped by a cruiser weight, does he have a weak chin?

I don't know, Cunningham wasn't a puncher at cruiserweight much less heavyweight and he dropped Fury flat on his back.

However Fury dealt very well Wlad's assault in the 12th round of their fight so the jury is still out on his chin.

[Mike_R]

Between Joshua, Wlad, and Wilder - I think it's 3 guys who all have elite firepower but can't take it the way they give it.

Should make for some fun fights on the horizon at Heavyweight.

[PBR Streetgang]

AJ seems like a class act, impressed with his response. A lot of good heavyweights have had suspect chins, with the size and athleticism of these guys any decently landed punch can potentially put you or your opponent to sleep. The question is can you effectively deliver the payload of your fists and avoid the incoming barrage? Lennox Lewis and Klitschko found success doing this, I think AJ can as well.

As for sparring, I remember reading about how Paul Spadafora once dominated Mayweather in one sparring session....a lot of things seem to happen in sparring that don't translate into one's professional career.