Anyone giving Pulev a chance?

[PRINCEKOOL]

Anthony Joshua coming into this fight, is a unknown entity 'That is why fellow fighters are testing him outside of the ring'.

Anthony Joshua could spark Pulev out within 1-2 rounds, or he could get beat down himself 'Nobody really knows'.

[PRINCEKOOL]

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.

Pulev fought Kiltschko like a madman, and that is exactly how he will fight Joshua.

Pulev vs Kiltschko was not a easy fight for Kiltschko, his power got him out of the fight.

[4truth]

If Pulev were younger and had Ruiz’s chin but he’s not and he doesn’t. Also, he doesn’t have a lot of power, he’s unlikely to turn things around with a single punch.

I think he would have had at least a small chance before Joshua/Ruiz but to Joshua’s credit he has trimmed down and addressed his stamina issue after his collapse in that first meeting.

[mlac]

No unless it somehow just turns into a jabbing contest and AJs eye closes early on or something, other than that. no.

[Zelda]

As Muhammad Ali would put it, Pulev has two chances - slim and none.

[abracada]

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.

AJ will win with total ease.

Predict KO in round 3

[Szef]

We still don't know where Joshua is mentally after the Ruiz beating

Pulev is tough, strong and can take a punch. Klitschko KOed him yes, but AJ doesn't hit nearly as hard as him, doesn't have the experience and confidence Wlad had going into that fight

I don't know why people on here are saying pulev has no chance like its a forgone conclusion

Yeah he does and if he beats Joshua it won't be a big shock

[Superbee]

Who here gave Ruiz a legit chance at all ?

[BodyBagz]

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.

Maybe next time......

[TheMyspaceDayz]

Maybe next time......

Was just $30. I can usually sense when the underdog is live and when they are on borrowed time. Lucky thing I didn’t go in heavy.