Comments Thread For: Anthony Joshua Rejects Talk of Weaknesses, Says Pulev is Only Focus

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IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is rejecting talk of having weaknesses in his game. On Saturday night at SSE Arena at Wembley, Joshua will return to the ring for the first time in a year to make a mandatory defense against once-beaten Kubrat Pulev.
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[OnlytheTruth]

To be fair, he's right. Too many people are focused on his loss to Ruiz. Then when he goes and beats Ruiz WIDE in Saudi, its not a performance. The double standards on this site are ridiculous - haters (Wilder/Fury fans) won't ever admit any of them, they cling to Joshua's loss because they have NOTHING else.

Laughable.

[KingGilgamesh]

To be fair, he's right. Too many people are focused on his loss to Ruiz. Then when he goes and beats Ruiz WIDE in Saudi, its not a performance. The double standards on this site are ridiculous - haters (Wilder/Fury fans) won't ever admit any of them, they cling to Joshua's loss because they have NOTHING else.

Laughable.

The dude is just a very meh fighter.

After 3 years since the height of his popularity, I think many just aren't impressed. His second fight with Ruiz was commendable but then, as many rightly said, he didnt really command his will. No one is going to laud a KO artist for fighting negatively in a 12 round snorefest.

I think the issue with Joshua is that he is very much the fighter that the boxing machine wants to get behind but he still lacks real tests to justify his no. 1 position. The way they're trying to drum up suspense against Pulev makes it kinda clear that this is merely just another pointless fight against a mandatory way past his prime. No one praised Fury for fighting Wallin nor Wilder for fighting Breazeale so it wont happen here either. Unless there is a blistering early KO of course.

But I look forward to his fangirls making noise about Pulev being another on his oh so extraordinary resume...the same guy they say wont last beyond round 7...

[1hourRun]

"What people call weaknesses, I call strengths that I haven't identified yet. I saw the strengths I hadn't identified - what [other people] call weaknesses. I enhanced them, improved them.

"Now there aren't any *****s in my armour. ''

Positive Affirmations by A.J : The glass is half full, not empty. My chin is not shattered, its flexible. My will is not weak, its cooperative.

[PRINCEKOOL]

The dude is just a very meh fighter.

After 3 years since the height of his popularity, I think many just aren't impressed. His second fight with Ruiz was commendable but then, as many rightly said, he didnt really command his will. No one is going to laud a KO artist for fighting negatively in a 12 round snorefest.

I think the issue with Joshua is that he is very much the fighter that the boxing machine wants to get behind but he still lacks real tests to justify his no. 1 position. The way they're trying to drum up suspense against Pulev makes it kinda clear that this is merely just another pointless fight against a mandatory way past his prime. No one praised Fury for fighting Wallin nor Wilder for fighting Breazeale so it wont happen here either. Unless there is a blistering early KO of course.

But I look forward to his fangirls making noise about Pulev being another on his oh so extraordinary resume...the same guy they say wont last beyond round 7...

The second fight with Ruiz Junior, was simply about getting the win 'That was Joshua's first fight where, he was clearly apprehensive' apart from that? He is always a aggressive fighter.

Tyson Fury has had 1 fight at elite level where he has fought aggressively 'And that was against Deontay Wilder in the rematch'.

Fury's win against Kiltschko was no more impressive than Joshua vs Ruiz II 'Kiltschko backed him up all night, Kiltschko was the aggressor etc'.

Pulev has only lost once, statistically he is a better fighter than Wallin or some of the random fighters I cannot even name who Fury has faced 'Defending his linear titles'.

I am neutral on most fighters, but people clearly have a agenda against Anthony Joshua. I sense black america people and fighters have a agenda against him because? He acts in a way they dislike, and white folk have a agenda against him because 'They think he has stepped out of line' and not been a good British black boy.

They all adore gypsies now, and Tyson Fury is their man.

[KingGilgamesh]

The second fight with Ruiz Junior, was simply about getting the win 'That was Joshua's first fight where, he was clearly apprehensive' apart from that? He is always a aggressive fighter.

Tyson Fury has had 1 fight at elite level where he has fought aggressively 'And that was against Deontay Wilder in the rematch'.

Fury's win against Kiltschko was no more impressive than Joshua vs Ruiz II 'Kiltschko backed him up all night, Kiltschko was the aggressor etc'.

The bolded is partially true. They're similar wins. But then two caveats, Ruiz came in at 280 (which is something I can't really blame Joshua for) and Fury is a defensive points fighter. Aggressive fighting from a defensive fighter is always going to be lauded than negative/defensive fighting from an aggressive/KO centric fighter. For obvious reasons.

I am neutral on most fighters, but people clearly have a agenda against Anthony Joshua. I sense black america people and fighters have a agenda against him because? He acts in a way they dislike, and white folk have a agenda against him because 'They think he has stepped out of line' and not been a good British black boy.

This is true too. But then, he catered to that crowd. He says some throwaway, meaningless statement on race relations and his English fanbase turns on him. But then I feel he never should have even catered to them in the first place. It all just seems very all over the place. America has a history of black fighters who have no qualms about stating their case and not shrinking their personalities to please mainstream sensibilities. Hence why Wilder has such an intensely loyal, almost delusional fanbase. But its because he is who he is. People like that. With Joshua there is too much coiffuring of his image and doublespeak. So much so you dont know who is really the man and who is the public persona. **** like that always falls out of favour with people.

Its all very political, and given the shambles the current climate here in the UK is, the last thing you want to be is a politician.

[OnlytheTruth]

The dude is just a very meh fighter.

After 3 years since the height of his popularity, I think many just aren't impressed. His second fight with Ruiz was commendable but then, as many rightly said, he didnt really command his will. No one is going to laud a KO artist for fighting negatively in a 12 round snorefest.

I think the issue with Joshua is that he is very much the fighter that the boxing machine wants to get behind but he still lacks real tests to justify his no. 1 position. The way they're trying to drum up suspense against Pulev makes it kinda clear that this is merely just another pointless fight against a mandatory way past his prime. No one praised Fury for fighting Wallin nor Wilder for fighting Breazeale so it wont happen here either. Unless there is a blistering early KO of course.

But I look forward to his fangirls making noise about Pulev being another on his oh so extraordinary resume...the same guy they say wont last beyond round 7...

What's the boxing machine though!? How can Fury justify his position as #1? Look at how he became #1...

1. Beats Klitschko is a 12 round borefest. Ok, it was great that he went and beat Klitshcko, fair play to the guy.
2. Ducks his rematch.
3. Pops dirty.
4. Retires but doesn't.
5. Becomes a drug addict and alcoholic.
6. Fights Pianeta and Seferi. 'Oh but thats his comeback' so he gets a pass.
7. Somehow people forget that the actual result of the 1st Wilder fight was a DRAW! A draw with the least technically capable HW boxing champion of ALL TIME! Good one!
8. Fights Schwarz and Wallin. The Wallin fight should have been stopped by the Dr - anyone else, it gets stopped.
9. Beats Wilder and gets credited with a TKO when his corner threw in the towel! a weak technicality TKO - although clowns on here say that Fury clear sparked Wilder out! Lets not forget that Wilder is least technically capable HW champion of ALL TIME! Then somehow, thats on par with his 12 round borefest win over Klitschko. Please tell me how a cherry pick gone wrong is on par with beating Klit? 'Oh because he came back from all those problems, lost the weight and went to America to beat him' - the least capable HW of all time. Gets a pass.

The only reason why Fury is rated as #1 is because Joshua lost.
1. Joshua was unanimous #1 then he gets beaten by Ruiz.
2. Ruiz suddenly becomes unanimous #1. Lets not forget that Fury and Wilder were NOT #1, Ruiz was.
3. Joshua easily beats Ruiz (the same way Fury beat Klit). Joshua goes back in #3 (!?!?)
4. Wilder was #1 for a time until the DRAW. Fury becomes #1 off the back of a DRAW!!! - Gets a pass.
5. Changes gyms to Kronk - puts weight back on, beats Wilder as he should have the 1st time round.
6. Fury is rated #1 because he beat the worst HW champ of all time and because Joshua lost.

It's literally laughable - I'm not surprised that retarded people love Fury, because that's what it is, low IQ neanderthals who know one of their own.

[Redgloveman]

The dude is just a very meh fighter.

After 3 years since the height of his popularity, I think many just aren't impressed. His second fight with Ruiz was commendable but then, as many rightly said, he didnt really command his will. No one is going to laud a KO artist for fighting negatively in a 12 round snorefest.

I think the issue with Joshua is that he is very much the fighter that the boxing machine wants to get behind but he still lacks real tests to justify his no. 1 position. The way they're trying to drum up suspense against Pulev makes it kinda clear that this is merely just another pointless fight against a mandatory way past his prime. No one praised Fury for fighting Wallin nor Wilder for fighting Breazeale so it wont happen here either. Unless there is a blistering early KO of course.

But I look forward to his fangirls making noise about Pulev being another on his oh so extraordinary resume...the same guy they say wont last beyond round 7...

I don’t think AJ will get much praise for fighting Pulev. He didn’t get much for fighting Povetkin who I think most would agree is a much more dangerous fighter. But he is taking care of his mandatory with a view for fighting for undisputed.

It’s hardly a fight for the ages but it’s fair enough. I don’t think AJ will get much praise and nor should he. People don’t see Pulev as a legitimate threat.

If AJ loses his career is in a whole heap of trouble

[Bob]

Here's a weakness.
Dubois, Whyte, Klitschko, Ruiz, Dawejko and Bakolie have all knocked down or concussed the hypejob who's never boxed a prime elite top 2 heavyweight of his own era.
Martin bum!
Parker average not aloud to hit Aj back by the ref.
Takem old, top20 & again Aj bias ref.
Klitschko old retired and 41 ffs, only age beat Klitschko that night, not Aj.
Pov old
Ruiz top 15 not renowned for punching power. Ragdolled Aj.
Pulev another old af pensioner.
I liked Aj on his rise but then he said in 18 in a Johnny Nelson Sky interview "I won't be rushed into the Wilder fight" when asked when he said"19 20 21"Hearn then said in a separate interview 2020.
Thas a duck. No true champion should utter those words.
Funny how it's marinated exactly (but 4 covid) how they wanted & sheeple still cant see it.

[Bob]

What's the boxing machine though!? How can Fury justify his position as #1? Look at how he became #1...

1. Beats Klitschko is a 12 round borefest. Ok, it was great that he went and beat Klitshcko, fair play to the guy.
2. Ducks his rematch.
3. Pops dirty.
4. Retires but doesn't.
5. Becomes a drug addict and alcoholic.
6. Fights Pianeta and Seferi. 'Oh but thats his comeback' so he gets a pass.
7. Somehow people forget that the actual result of the 1st Wilder fight was a DRAW! A draw with the least technically capable HW boxing champion of ALL TIME! Good one!
8. Fights Schwarz and Wallin. The Wallin fight should have been stopped by the Dr - anyone else, it gets stopped.
9. Beats Wilder and gets credited with a TKO when his corner threw in the towel! a weak technicality TKO - although clowns on here say that Fury clear sparked Wilder out! Lets not forget that Wilder is least technically capable HW champion of ALL TIME! Then somehow, thats on par with his 12 round borefest win over Klitschko. Please tell me how a cherry pick gone wrong is on par with beating Klit? 'Oh because he came back from all those problems, lost the weight and went to America to beat him' - the least capable HW of all time. Gets a pass.

The only reason why Fury is rated as #1 is because Joshua lost.
1. Joshua was unanimous #1 then he gets beaten by Ruiz.
2. Ruiz suddenly becomes unanimous #1. Lets not forget that Fury and Wilder were NOT #1, Ruiz was.
3. Joshua easily beats Ruiz (the same way Fury beat Klit). Joshua goes back in #3 (!?!?)
4. Wilder was #1 for a time until the DRAW. Fury becomes #1 off the back of a DRAW!!! - Gets a pass.
5. Changes gyms to Kronk - puts weight back on, beats Wilder as he should have the 1st time round.
6. Fury is rated #1 because he beat the worst HW champ of all time and because Joshua lost.

It's literally laughable - I'm not surprised that retarded people love Fury, because that's what it is, low IQ neanderthals who know one of their own.

Wow you work for Eddie?
Only the truth xD
Fury is ranked number 1 in every ranking system in the world but not according to you. That's fine we all have opinions.

But alot of your drivel rant is wrong & a lie xD
Ruiz never became #1 he went from #15 to #3 the highest ranked boxer Aj has faced is Ruiz.
Aj has never boxed a top 2 heavyweight.
Fury beat 2 long reigning legitimate world number 1 champions for all the belts, that's legacy.
Aj beat Martin xD Parker not allowed to hit back xD for paper belts. Klitschko old & retired for a free belt. Pov old takem old & bent ref again, Ruiz (non puncher) ragdolls Aj, pulev old.
Scurry off to bn24 with all the other Aj fanboy sheeple.