Andy Ruiz affected Joshua's confidence

[Kezzer]

I was not overly impressed with Joshua tonight, but he still scored a legitimate knock out.

Note: I think Joshua will face Uysk next, I honestly believe he wants more preparation for Tyson Fury.

I think it’s really down to Fury. It sounds very much like wilder isn’t in the way and talks begin Monday.

The only thing I would say, is that it wouldn’t be bad if both had fights March/April and the. The fight was July/August - just because hopefully by then we could get a huge crowd again. I suspect they will delay the fight to mid year anyway for that reason

[PRINCEKOOL]

I think it’s really down to Fury. It sounds very much like wilder isn’t in the way and talks begin Monday.

The only thing I would say, is that it wouldn’t be bad if both had fights March/April and the. The fight was July/August - just because hopefully by then we could get a huge crowd again. I suspect they will delay the fight to mid year anyway for that reason

Yes don't see the fight happening in 3-4 months time. Joshua is his own man, and knows he needs to work on things before facing Fury 'I think he WANTS to face Usyk first'.

That is some great preparation Pulev & Usyk.

[techliam]

He is still better than the most of other guys around.

Definitely, he’s 2nd best no doubt

But it’s a very weak era

[KingGilgamesh]

We live in a strange world. The guy with a list of top 10 opponent title wins is no good.

The guy who has never defended a belt is proven.

Whether he beats Fury or not, surely he's proven he's a worthy champion by now?

The eye test ****ing matters. There have been plenty of fighters who have accumulated a bunch of wins against respectable fighters and come up short against greats. This was similar to Dubois, although his opponents were considerably worse than Joshua's, he looked spectacular fighting guys below his level but comes up short against the true heavy hitters.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Definitely, he’s 2nd best no doubt

But it’s a very weak era

1. Fury
2. Joshua
3. all others

Under top 2 we have the water full of sharks, anybody can fall or raise.

It is a weak era, but competitive under championship level.

[ShoulderRoll]

He demolished him, what fight were you watching instead?

You didn't notice any tentativeness?

[Dakuwaqa]

For sure. As another poster mentioned he got caught in psychological warfare when he should be focused on his boxing.

To be fair to him he as the best resume at HW and has been in some great fights.

[Laligalaliga]

Haters are real.
A man fights cautious not to be punched in the face while at the same time landing power shots and uppercuts is not fighting scared.
You can't really please your rival fans even if its a round 1 KO.

[Guest]

You didn't notice any tentativeness?

Haters are real.
A man fights cautious not to be punched in the face while at the same time landing power shots and uppercuts is not fighting scared.
You can't really please your rival fans even if its a round 1 KO.

He was so scared he knocked him down four times and stopped him, man.

I know. I saw the fear in his eyes.

[sunny31]

I dont think so, the people who feel this way want him to fail in my opinion. Ruiz has made him aware.

He made him aware of his vulnerabilities - and quite frankly Pulev is one of those guys you cant tell if he is truly hurt, it can get you sucker punched.

I think Joshua is a much better fighter now