Thread: Joshua vs Martin -- Plus Undercard.

Wlad Klit was always shit

fury was just good at stopping him from holding, he didn't have to hit him very often to win

just shows how much wlad relied on holding

if he avoids wlads holding again then fury's next defence might be against someone who bases their strategy on punching, an elite HW fighter that punches (a first for fury)

lets see how he gets on then

I'll always maintain that Wlad was the luckiest "dominant" champion in history (modern).

Not only do I think Vitali would have smashed him but having two brothers at the top of the tree totally diluted the competition (even though it was going through a shockingly shit period).

Originally Posted by Fenster

I'll always maintain that Wlad was the luckiest "dominant" champion in history (modern).

Not only do I think Vitali would have smashed him but having two brothers at the top of the tree totally diluted the competition (even though it was going through a shockingly shit period).

To be fair, Wladamir suppsedly fought the most dangerous heavyweights of recent years in Haye and Povetkin and did what he wanted with them. Pulev was supposed to be something and he smashed him in two rounds. He went to America and fought the best available American and won every round.

I agree he cant really be considered "dominant" for so long because of his brother was also a belt holder for some of that time but that doesnt stop Larry Holmes being considered dominant for so long when there was other belts available and he never unified.

Originally Posted by ross

Originally Posted by Fenster

I'll always maintain that Wlad was the luckiest "dominant" champion in history (modern).

Not only do I think Vitali would have smashed him but having two brothers at the top of the tree totally diluted the competition (even though it was going through a shockingly shit period).

To be fair, Wladamir suppsedly fought the most dangerous heavyweights of recent years in Haye and Povetkin and did what he wanted with them. Pulev was supposed to be something and he smashed him in two rounds. He went to America and fought the best available American and won every round.

I agree he cant really be considered "dominant" for so long because of his brother was also a belt holder for some of that time but that doesnt stop Larry Holmes being considered dominant for so long when there was other belts available and he never unified.

So, Ross, what did you think of AJ's performance on Saturday? Bearing in mind we both thought he would have a harder night of it?
Sticks in the throat, that humble pie doesn't it? 😂😉

@Primo Carnera, why don't you start a new thread?

Nah, mate, no point. This is just as good. 😂😂😂

@ross, what do you think of AJs performance on Saturday night?

I know before the fight you mentioned you thought he might struggle, @Primo Carnera agreed with you

I however thought it would be over in 3, I put a tenner on each of the first 3 rounds, I now have £70 in my betfred account

I thought he looked strong but still looks limited. Martin didnt use what he has and just stood there.

Joshua will overwhelm the majority of the division but he nor Hearn would take Fury, Klitschko, Wilderr Povetkin in his next fight. Hearn was unsure as to take this fight!

Originally Posted by ross

I thought he looked strong but still looks limited. Martin didnt use what he has and just stood there.

Joshua will overwhelm the majority of the division but he nor Hearn would take Fury, Klitschko, Wilderr Povetkin in his next fight. Hearn was unsure as to take this fight!

Thanks Ross. Was he better or worse than expected?

Originally Posted by ross

I thought he looked strong but still looks limited. Martin didnt use what he has and just stood there.

Joshua will overwhelm the majority of the division but he nor Hearn would take Fury, Klitschko, Wilderr Povetkin in his next fight. Hearn was unsure as to take this fight!

LMAO. His job is to sell the fight. Hes not going to say we've been targeting Martin because he has a belt and is an easy win.

How many people said it's too early for a world title fight? (so-called experts as well as fans). Hearn would have been absolutely slaughtered if AJ lost

Originally Posted by Primo Carnera

Originally Posted by ross

I thought he looked strong but still looks limited. Martin didnt use what he has and just stood there.

Joshua will overwhelm the majority of the division but he nor Hearn would take Fury, Klitschko, Wilderr Povetkin in his next fight. Hearn was unsure as to take this fight!

Thanks Ross. Was he better or worse than expected?

No different. Martin was worse.

Originally Posted by ross

Originally Posted by Primo Carnera

Originally Posted by ross

I thought he looked strong but still looks limited. Martin didnt use what he has and just stood there.

Joshua will overwhelm the majority of the division but he nor Hearn would take Fury, Klitschko, Wilderr Povetkin in his next fight. Hearn was unsure as to take this fight!

Thanks Ross. Was he better or worse than expected?

No different. Martin was worse.

Ok then, thanks. Slowly getting rid of that Humble pie, but I can tell there's a little bit still stuck in your
throat. 😄

The limited Martin was made for the power punching Joshua as it proved.
Just like the shot Wlad couldn't throw any punches against the bigger fury , due to age and miles on the clock. Out with the old in with the new I say.