Wlad is 41

[RussB23]

Even though I want AJ to win I would hate to see Wlad look like a shot fighter. AJ fights Wlad in front of 90,000 at Wembley so this better be good, let's hope for a competitive fight.

Yeah i dont want a blowout from either guy. Just want a good exciting fight.

[lopetego]

Vitali retired at 41 and he still looked good and capable of ruling the entire division if he really tried to

let's hope Wlad is made of the same stuff of his older, more badass brother

Unlikely, as we know for certain their chins are made of different stuff. Vitali's was iron, Wlad is glass. Vitali was a warrior and fighter at heart, Wlad is a boxer and a professional smotherer

[mlac]

your only as good as your last fight, and wlads last TWO fights he looked gunshy and unable to pull the trigger.

he's shot guys cmon now.

If a shot 41 year old KO's AJ i will die laughing

[Golden Boi 360]

I think sometimes as boxing fans we hype up the underdog and want to believe he has a chance even though the favorite will likely win as usual.

[KillaCamNZ]

Kevin Barry was on the radio this morning chatting about Parker etc, and he was questioned about the upcoming Joshua/Klitchko fight. He went on to say that it was clear Klitchko, in the Fury fight, wanted to throw punches, but his mind and his hands weren't following. He looked like someone who didn't know what to do. The reflexes weren't there, they're gone. And Barry bluntly said, once those reflexes are gone, you aren't getting them back.

16 power punches from Klitchko in 12 rounds.

He then pointed out that Klitchko's only hope is to let his hands go - which in turn, opens himself up to Joshua's power.

I think this is a fair assessment. Klitchko looks in great shape, and he probably has the will to throw punches. But unless his hands are going to listen, he's in for a long, long night.

[Mukuro]

There really isn't enough to say he's past it. He lost an ugly fight to Fury, but I can't say I am sold that he is done as the top guy.

Joshua has the physical tools to threaten even a prime Wlad, but he has not fought someone anywhere near this level. I think it is a very interesting fight. Wlad's era is probably over, but is Joshua really good enough to take it from him?

[deathofaclown]

Kevin Barry was on the radio this morning chatting about Parker etc, and he was questioned about the upcoming Joshua/Klitchko fight. He went on to say that it was clear Klitchko, in the Fury fight, wanted to throw punches, but his mind and his hands weren't following. He looked like someone who didn't know what to do. The reflexes weren't there, they're gone. And Barry bluntly said, once those reflexes are gone, you aren't getting them back.

16 power punches from Klitchko in 12 rounds.

He then pointed out that Klitchko's only hope is to let his hands go - which in turn, opens himself up to Joshua's power.

I think this is a fair assessment. Klitchko looks in great shape, and he probably has the will to throw punches. But unless his hands are going to listen, he's in for a long, long night.

Yeah but Wlad has always been a fighter that needs to be comfortable and in control before he throws power shots. Fury's movement never allowed Wlad to set himself.

I think some credit needs to go to Fury for that. Fighters that can offset opponents with intelligent movement will always cut their opponents workrate down significantly. That's not to say that Klitschko can still pull the trigger either, it might just be a bit of both. Fury is about as awkward as they come for a HW, especially one that size.

One thing that's for sure is Joshua will be a much more stationary target than Fury, so we will find out for sure if Wlad is gun shy or not.

[Eff Pandas]

Whilst i agree with that, i would be hilarious to see the look on the faces of all the cronies at Sky if Wlad goes in there and wipes the floor with AJ. I'm rooting for Wlad for that reason alone.

Oh yea. I think a lot of people have built up Joshua to be some new Mike Tyson & when he loses its gonna be a Buster Douglas type moment of shock that'll leave a lot of jaws on the floor so I can relate to what you're saying.

[deathofaclown]

Oh yea. I think a lot of people have built up Joshua to be some new Mike Tyson & when he loses its gonna be a Buster Douglas type moment of shock that'll leave a lot of jaws on the floor so I can relate to what you're saying.

A new Lucozade advert poses the question if he's the new Ali...

[Hatesrats]

Age won't matter in this fight... Both MoFoz are giants.
They are both slow as fugg & nobody is expecting any gymnastics here.