Anyone giving Pulev a chance?

[kiaba360]

Pulev's confidence comes from Ruiz's victory, but there's nothing that Pulev brings for 12 rounds that AJ shouldn't be able to handle. Pulev isn't a big puncher, and he doesn't have a particularly high workrate.

[McLife]

Pulev's confidence comes from Ruiz's victory, but there's nothing that Pulev brings for 12 rounds that AJ shouldn't be able to handle.

Agreed. And Pulev does not have the hand speed of Ruiz which was crucial aswell in their fight, and the way he closed distance I can't see Pulev doing that.

[Noelanthony]

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

It’s not a fashion contest. If you looked at Fury it hardly fills you with confidence. Ruiz as short and fat as he was had quick hands. Pulev has a decent 1-2 but he will be dispatched in terrifying fashion. Peace

[kiaba360]

Agreed. And Pulev does not have the hand speed of Ruiz which was crucial aswell in their fight, and the way he closed distance I can't see Pulev doing that.

Pulev does have a better jab than Ruiz, and he also has a greater reach. He's also going to be in way better condition than Ruiz. It's going to be a different test, but one that AJ should be able to pass.

[SplitSecond]

I can’t remember anything of the last fight I saw of Pulev’s (which was actually one of his recent ones). So I have to defer to the opinions of the people.

[Noelanthony]

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.

On the contrary he found himself in a Position during the fight that he was given stern instructions what he needed to do to evade the same fate as the first fight. Maybe his face looked extra anxious to the trained eye but he fought the only tactic that would have got him the W. This fight is totally different and even his biggest doubters which obviously includes you will be somewhat impressed. I will message you after the fight

[redmish]

You have to give any decent HW a chance against AJ. Its a proven fact that he can't take shots to the temple area. Makes his fights much more entertaining if anything.

[QueensburyRules]

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.

- -How much U willing to let U shorts go before changing?

Well?

[Dr. Z]

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.

He'd have a better chance if he was 32. At age 39, it's a lot to ask. Pulev is still a bottom top 10 level heavyweight who can box. He might cause Joshua an issue or adjustment, but in the end Joshua's power will be the difference.

To me this fight is more about what Joshua is, than what Pulev isn't.

[Coreytrevor12]

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.

He ran into Klitschko on the wrong night. Wlad never looked better, easily the best performance of his career.