Anyone giving Pulev a chance?

[deathofaclown]

Aside from AJ being vulnerable

In terms of styles, skills etc. does anybody give Pulev a chance. I haven’t read or seen anyone that does.

Looking at Pulev’s age and where he’s probably at in his career, I think he’s best chance at competing is if AJ is overly cautious. If you get into a slow paced jabbing/fencing match with Pulev, then it’s great for him.

Outside of that kind of fight, I think AJ beats him.

Then again, AJ being vulnerable still has to be considered. I don’t even look at the first Ruiz fight. The second one was alarming. He caked his shorts anytime Ruiz got close and looked shaky and petrified. So a lot is dependant on how much AJ is willing to let his shots go.

[*Makaveli*]

Never seen Pulev fight but he looks hard , if a fat burrito chomping , goofy faced slob can beat AJ id say just looking at Pulev he has a chance

[Mammoth]

No, but Pulev has a good jab and he's well schooled. I don't see why he wouldn't be able to compete with Joshua in the early rounds.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Pulev is a decent heavyweight, but I give him zero chance.

[james240]

Sure its HW division anyone has a chance. nobody gave Povetkin a chance being knocked down 2x and losing every round then boom.

[TheMyspaceDayz]

I have money on Pulev because of the unusually wide odds. +800 for a KO. He hits harder than Ruiz and AJ’s head may not be on right yet. Likely scenario is an AJ decision but we will see.

[Citizen Koba]

Pulev's technically capable but there really isn't anything exceptional in his game that would make me think there's much chance of the upset... in a predictable battle of jabs and stright rights Joshua eventually breaks him down late I'm thinking. Course there's chance, there always is, but I'm not seeing it as a particularly good one.

[deathofaclown]

I have money on Pulev because of the unusually wide odds. +800 for a KO. He hits harder than Ruiz and AJ’s head may not be on right yet. Likely scenario is an AJ decision but we will see.

Does he hit harder than Ruiz?

I never had Pulev down as big puncher but then neither is Ruiz

Lots of AJ fans said Ruiz Is a big puncher but he was never considered much of a hard hitter before. Just had pretty quick hands for a fatty.

[Toffee]

It's a good fight, and you never know in this division, but AJ is a strong betting favourite for good reason.

I think Pulev has to hope that Joshua is so mentally broken that he can't commit to throwing anything serious. If they play tippy tappy stuff on the outside then Pulev can win on points. But I don't see that happening.

People talk about Pulev's only loss being to Klitschko like it improves his standing. He got throughly bested in that fight and made to look levels and levels below Klitschko. That was when he was at his peak. He's a long way past that now.

He's awkward but I reckon he won't see the sixth round.

[DaNeutral.]

Yep ofcourse I'm giving him a chance. Only takes 1 shot at Heavy and Joshua ain't got the best chin. Joshua is expected to win ofcourse and I'm confident he will but I think Pulev is encouraged by the Ruiz win and is going to go for it until Joshua can put him off the idea with heavy counters.