Comments Thread For: Hearn: Joshua Sees Povetkin as Biggest Pressure Fight of Career

[markther]

If I remember correctly, Wlad used his size and weight in that fight well too didn’t he? Leant on Povetkin a lot, took the stamina out of him.

Joshua hasn’t used his size particularly well in that way yet.

Did you just compare this version of Joshua to that version of Wladimir. Someone on this boxing forum needs to take away your boxing card. That Wladimir was very experienced still at the tail end of his prime. Don’t confuse that version of Wladimir with the version that faced Joshua after being inactive over a year and 41 years old. Povetkin has a lot of experience, more than Joshua. And he is technically and fundamentally a better fighter than Joshua. However Joshua has way more potential and upside and should win.

Remember in my initial post here, I never said Joshua shouldn’t win. I said he better be focused, like he says he is, because it’s not an easy fight. Real boxing fans that study the entire game and not just a few fights realize it’s not a walk in the park. If Joshua is on his A game he should win, that’s why he is the betting favorite. I’m not sure he can win with a B or C game against Povetkin.

[markther]

Joshua is getting underrated. I don't think his chin is suspect at all. His stamina maybe. But he's gritty. And he's only going to get better.

Joshua doesn't have to exchange. He should use his length and work the left hook-straight right combination. I think once he starts catching Povetkin, it's only a matter of time.

Actually Joshua admitted himself in an interview this year, that he has been hurt in sparring, dropped and hurt earlier in the European World Championships. And guess what, he admitted to David Price, you know the guy Povetkin struggled with. He said David Price was a strong puncher that hurt and dropped him in sparring. Of course we know what happened with Wladimir. His chin is suspect.

[IMDAZED]

Actually Joshua admitted himself in an interview this year, that he has been hurt in sparring, dropped and hurt earlier in the European World Championships. And guess what, he admitted to David Price, you know the guy Povetkin struggled with. He said David Price was a strong puncher that hurt and dropped him in sparring. Of course we know what happened with Wladimir. His chin is suspect.

So you're saying Price is a big puncher, so is Wladimir, yet to be hurt by them means your chin is suspect? Hmm.

[4truth]

Whyte rattled Joshua and Povetkin, even old Povetkin, is better in every way. So I guess I have to agree

[Star Platinum]

Brits trying to hype up this blatant mismatch. I understand it was a "mando" that Eddie paid the WBA for, but still you cowards should call a bird a bird.

[Willowthewisp]

"He isn't looking past Povetkin"

https://www.thesun.co.uk/uncategorized/6904326/anthony-joshua-overlooking-alexander-povetkin-deontay-wilder/amp/

Ok then

[nick_viking]

Did you just compare this version of Joshua to that version of Wladimir. Someone on this boxing forum needs to take away your boxing card. That Wladimir was very experienced still at the tail end of his prime. Don’t confuse that version of Wladimir with the version that faced Joshua after being inactive over a year and 41 years old. Povetkin has a lot of experience, more than Joshua. And he is technically and fundamentally a better fighter than Joshua. However Joshua has way more potential and upside and should win.

Remember in my initial post here, I never said Joshua shouldn’t win. I said he better be focused, like he says he is, because it’s not an easy fight. Real boxing fans that study the entire game and not just a few fights realize it’s not a walk in the park. If Joshua is on his A game he should win, that’s why he is the betting favorite. I’m not sure he can win with a B or C game against Povetkin.

Think you’ve misunderstood my comment. I was agreeing with you! 😂 Can I have my boxing card back?

Essentially I was saying that Wlad used his experience really well in the Povetkin fight. Made the most of his height, weight and reach advantages. Joshua doesn’t do that as well as Wlad (yet) so I think he’ll make it difficult for himself against Povetkin.

Someone mentioned earlier that it’ll be similar to the Parker fight, and I agree with that. But... Povetkin has better boxing IQ than Parker, and will be more inclined to go for it if he’s losing.

[markther]

Think you’ve misunderstood my comment. I was agreeing with you! 😂 Can I have my boxing card back?

Essentially I was saying that Wlad used his experience really well in the Povetkin fight. Made the most of his height, weight and reach advantages. Joshua doesn’t do that as well as Wlad (yet) so I think he’ll make it difficult for himself against Povetkin.

Someone mentioned earlier that it’ll be similar to the Parker fight, and I agree with that. But... Povetkin has better boxing IQ than Parker, and will be more inclined to go for it if he’s losing.

I was just joking with you. You actually post really good comments here. LOL!

[nick_viking]

"He isn't looking past Povetkin"

https://www.thesun.co.uk/uncategorized/6904326/anthony-joshua-overlooking-alexander-povetkin-deontay-wilder/amp/

Ok then

Yeah - booking Wembley for April says I’m not looking past my opponent 😂

[davef]

"He isn't looking past Povetkin"

https://www.thesun.co.uk/uncategorized/6904326/anthony-joshua-overlooking-alexander-povetkin-deontay-wilder/amp/

Ok then

that articles from the sun newspaper notorious for making up b*ull**** with no source I wouldn't even wipe my ass with that rag paper

still hope povetkin ko's joshua stiff