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I think you obviously went all in early doors which was your first and major mistake.
It is super hard to become a professional boxer, and only a minuscule % of people who try boxing make it to any sort of level. So like most sports to make it to championship level is a super rare. AJ is part of an even more rare group of individuals who has managed to do it as a late starter to boxing. Someone like that was never going to be unbeatable, the habits, and technique just doesnt form the way it does for someone who starts at 10 or under.
AJ is actually a super freak at boxing to come as far as he has. I think he is a freak athlete who processes super well, there is no other way to explain how he has got to where he has. He is never going to have the fundamentals or foundations of someone like Lennox Lewis or even some of today's heavies, it's just not possible.
The main issues is your expectations were too high, he was never going to be the flawless conqueror that you thought he would be, due to that late start. He is what he is, very talented, some things he does exceptionally well, but he has very exploit-able flaws. I think he is an improving fighter, and couldn't disagree more about Ruiz, I was actually super impressed with AJ. He showed a lot of stamina and discipline in the second fight, it's not like he was throwing "stay away from me punches" either. He buzzed Ruiz several times, busted him up with the jab, and yes he moved and used plenty of the ring. Some guys you just cant knock out.
My opinion of him has not changed that much since Whyte. Very good fighter, capable of beating elite fighters, but also capable of losing to less than elite fighters. Everyone is writing him off against Fury, but I expect a pretty close and cagey fight. I think it's a really interesting clash of styles, I would not write Joshua off, although Fury is the better fighter and would have better results through a gauntlet of tough competition, does not mean he beats Joshua on a particular night. AJ can put punches together, has dynamite in his hands, and is smart...if he is able to protect his chin, he is dangerous for just about anyone in history. But at the same time I wouldnt be surprised if Pulev KOd him, that encapsulates AJ for me
It is super hard to become a professional boxer, and only a minuscule % of people who try boxing make it to any sort of level. So like most sports to make it to championship level is a super rare. AJ is part of an even more rare group of individuals who has managed to do it as a late starter to boxing. Someone like that was never going to be unbeatable, the habits, and technique just doesnt form the way it does for someone who starts at 10 or under.
AJ is actually a super freak at boxing to come as far as he has. I think he is a freak athlete who processes super well, there is no other way to explain how he has got to where he has. He is never going to have the fundamentals or foundations of someone like Lennox Lewis or even some of today's heavies, it's just not possible.
The main issues is your expectations were too high, he was never going to be the flawless conqueror that you thought he would be, due to that late start. He is what he is, very talented, some things he does exceptionally well, but he has very exploit-able flaws. I think he is an improving fighter, and couldn't disagree more about Ruiz, I was actually super impressed with AJ. He showed a lot of stamina and discipline in the second fight, it's not like he was throwing "stay away from me punches" either. He buzzed Ruiz several times, busted him up with the jab, and yes he moved and used plenty of the ring. Some guys you just cant knock out.
My opinion of him has not changed that much since Whyte. Very good fighter, capable of beating elite fighters, but also capable of losing to less than elite fighters. Everyone is writing him off against Fury, but I expect a pretty close and cagey fight. I think it's a really interesting clash of styles, I would not write Joshua off, although Fury is the better fighter and would have better results through a gauntlet of tough competition, does not mean he beats Joshua on a particular night. AJ can put punches together, has dynamite in his hands, and is smart...if he is able to protect his chin, he is dangerous for just about anyone in history. But at the same time I wouldnt be surprised if Pulev KOd him, that encapsulates AJ for me
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