What casuals in the UK say about AJ

[JohnP2]

Here is a conversation I recently had in the UK with a casual about AJ.

"Who is he? Is he a boxer like Mayweather?
Yeah, but he is a heavyweight.
"Is he like Mike Tyson?"
He's the current heavyweight champion.
[Casual friend walks up] "You know him. He's the guy people are saying is ducking that American fighter who is knocking everyone out."

For all other fans, if they knew who AJ was, they knew who Wilder was (the guy AJ is "ducking"). It's interesting as I respect these casuals for calling it like they see it, The tide is changing.

I personally feel whoever wants this the most will win it. Who do you feel wants it more?

[Redd Foxx]

Lololololol...

[Boxing lives]

Thats exactly whats going on right now. You can't go for a spot of tea right now without hearing banter about how Anthony Joshua is a big, muscular scardy cat that fears mighty Deontay Wilder. Its all the blokes in the UK talks about.

[JohnP2]

Thats exactly whats going on right now. You can't go for a spot of tea right now without hearing banter about how Anthony Joshua is a big, muscular scardy cat that fears mighty Deontay Wilder. Its all the blokes in the UK talks about.

Yeah...I didn't see as many boxing fans as one would expect while there. I imagine it's the same ratio as here in the US. It's more than in the 80's/90's when I lived there, but the majority of those who claim to be fans now really only know AJ (and the guy he is ducking) but seem to know American boxers much better, however. I didn't run in to any truly knowledgeable fans, unfortunately. Very interesting, IMO.

[Boxing lives]

Yeah...I didn't see as many boxing fans as one would expect while there. I imagine it's the same ratio as here in the US. It's more than in the 80's/90's when I lived there, but the majority of those who claim to be fans now really only know AJ (and the guy he is ducking) but seem to know American boxers much better, however. I didn't run in to any truly knowledgeable fans, unfortunately. Very interesting, IMO.

You get AJ right away from them for sure. Start talking Kell Brook and usually they keep it going. Start talking Carl Froch and they start to get lost. Crazy that they missed out on their own spastic cult boxing hero. Oh well. Atleast they know who Wilder is....

[Deus]

Yeah...I didn't see as many boxing fans as one would expect while there. I imagine it's the same ratio as here in the US. It's more than in the 80's/90's when I lived there, but the majority of those who claim to be fans now really only know AJ (and the guy he is ducking) but seem to know American boxers much better, however. I didn't run in to any truly knowledgeable fans, unfortunately. Very interesting, IMO.

What did you expect? Boxing is still very much a niche sport in the UK just as it is in the US.

Tis only Americans that seem to think that boxing is huge for the UK now just because Anthony Joshua is huge here. Most of my friends that watch boxing these days are only interested in seeing knockouts and nothing else. Anything lower than cruiserweight and they're really not interested.

As for Wilder.... Hearn and Sky Sports have done a fantastic job pushing him over here as it benefits them greatly for the general public to view Wilder as a legitimate threat. Most casuals don't know enough about any Joshua opponent and simply watch to see Joshua knock someone out.

[Holler]

You get AJ right away from them for sure. Start talking Kell Brook and usually they keep it going. Start talking Carl Froch and they start to get lost. Crazy that they missed out on their own spastic cult boxing hero. Oh well. Atleast they know who Wilder is....

Everyone knows who Wilder is in the UK, he's probably the most popular subject to discuss after the weather.

In schools, Wilder's courage and heart to get off the canvas after being floored by Duncan Nicholls, is a story told to young children to inspire them. If you ever meet a British person just ask them about 'The Miracle of Hattiesburg' and you're sure to get an enthusiastic response.

In history classes students learn about Wilder's glorious rise to international fame as he seeks out the most fearsome heavyweights in the world on the route to his epic struggle with the greatest boxer in the world, Bermane Stiverne. Mighty victories against Jason Gavern or Malik Scott are the subject of lengthy essays or epic poems.

Other students prefer to concentrate on his relentless quest to unify the heavyweight division once he reached the summit by eliminating dangerous opposition like Chris Arreola, Johann Duhaupas and Gerald 'Call me Gerald' Washington and of course 'Dangerous' Artur Szpilka. The younger children leave the room when they discuss these fearsome bogeymen of the division.

Of course Ortiz's defeat by Wilder recently was the most popular boxing match ever witnessed from the UK. I managed to get a ticket for the screening at my local stadium only after being accosted by desperate fans eager to see their hero in action. Even then I nearly didn't make it into the ground as local charities 'Age Concern' and 'Help the Aged' were attempting to picket the contest.

But in truth it gets tiring after a while. Parcel delivered? Postman wants to talk about AJ ducking Wilder. Pipes burst? Plumber will not shut up about the Bronze Bomber's ongoing mission to unify. Commit armed robbery and be chased down and arrested for attempted murder? Policemen, lawyers, court officials only want to express their faith in the Alabama legend's unsatiable appetite to fight the very best in the heavyweight division.

That's why I come on here. To get away from it all. All the Wilder worship, all the countless recounting of his wonderful career, all the proof therein of him having one goal on his mind and one only, to fight the very best opponents in world boxing and to become undisputed champion.

[Boxing lives]

Everyone knows who Wilder is in the UK, he's probably the most popular subject to discuss after the weather.

In schools, Wilder's courage and heart to get off the canvas after being floored by Duncan Nicholls, is a story told to young children to inspire them. If you ever meet a British person just ask them about 'The Miracle of Hattiesburg' and you're sure to get an enthusiastic response.

In history classes students learn about Wilder's glorious rise to international fame as he seeks out the most fearsome heavyweights in the world on the route to his epic struggle with the greatest boxer in the world, Bermane Stiverne. Mighty victories against Jason Gavern or Malik Scott are the subject of lengthy essays or epic poems.

Other students prefer to concentrate on his relentless quest to unify the heavyweight division once he reached the summit by eliminating dangerous opposition like Chris Arreola, Johann Duhaupas and Gerald 'Call me Gerald' Washington and of course 'Dangerous' Artur Szpilka. The younger children leave the room when they discuss these fearsome bogeymen of the division.

Of course Ortiz's defeat by Wilder recently was the most popular boxing match ever witnessed from the UK. I managed to get a ticket for the screening at my local stadium only after being accosted by desperate fans eager to see their hero in action. Even then I nearly didn't make it into the ground as local charities 'Age Concern' and 'Help the Aged' were attempting to picket the contest.

But in truth it gets tiring after a while. Parcel delivered? Postman wants to talk about AJ ducking Wilder. Pipes burst? Plumber will not shut up about the Bronze Bomber's ongoing mission to unify. Commit armed robbery and be chased down and arrested for attempted murder? Policemen, lawyers, court officials only want to express their faith in the Alabama legend's unsatiable appetite to fight the very best in the heavyweight division.

That's why I come on here. To get away from it all. All the Wilder worship, all the countless recounting of his wonderful career, all the proof therein of him having one goal on his mind and one only, to fight the very best opponents in world boxing and to become undisputed champion.

You have potential kid. Maybe if you had said "possession of marijuana" instead of armed robbery you would have been able to keep the momentum going. You were certainly rolling. Ateast you felt you were and you kept typing away with that swagger like you were right. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line your narrative just came off the wheels and you made **** up. Its ok young novice. Pull up a chair and learn from the great NSB king. I will teach you how it walk on boxings proverbial water. You have much to learn....

[iamboxing]

AJ is good for the sport. I was in a taxi the other day and the driver asked me if I watched the Parker fight. He said he's not really into boxing, and watches football usually. That's a good thing. Boxing veterans will continue to hound him about a fight with Wilder, which is also a good thing.

[lfc19titles]

What a load of sht this thread is

You wilder fan are pathetic resorting to lies once again
I pity you


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