Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk 2

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Originally Posted by Master

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Originally Posted by Primo Carnera

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Originally Posted by TIC

how wild would it be if oleksandr fights orthodox?

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Usyk only fought in the orthodox stance for the open workout to play with the media.

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I didn’t see the open workout , but I was feeling exactly the same after I heard AJ on one of the preview shows talking/moaning about “fighting lefties.”
The thing is good boxers rarely comment about the unorthodox issues of the opposition because they’re good enough to adjust and not make a big deal about it.
On another point, is it just me that thinks that Sky’s marketing has been a bit low key and underwhelming for this fight. I would expect it to be in my face 24/7.
I heard that Eddie said the other day it’s because AJ is a DAZN fighter. But surely you wouldn’t want to make a loss regardless?
All sounds a bit childish to me.

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The hype is there.

Talk Sport Radio have been publicising it as they have got the rights to the fight.

Eddie was on BBC this morning talking about the fight but he looked nervous that his cash cow may lose.

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I don’t listen to Talksport cos they’re mainly full of shit. Very little on Sky considered they are showing it AND it’s on Box Office.
You would expect it to be everywhere.
I’ve even seen ads on terrestrial TV for previous Sky box office fights.
I couldn’t care less really because I refuse to PPV.

after all the rumours, their weights are about the same as last time. Joshua is not going to go on his bike like he did against Ruiz. Looks like he is going for the stoppage!

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Originally Posted by X

after all the rumours, their weights are about the same as last time. Joshua is not going to go on his bike like he did against Ruiz. Looks like he is going for the stoppage!

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Amir Khan started the rumours so he should be blamed and proves he is a thick idiot.

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Originally Posted by X

after all the rumours, their weights are about the same as last time. Joshua is not going to go on his bike like he did against Ruiz. Looks like he is going for the stoppage!

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So same ol same ol, all the rumors were just that. Like Round 13 blah blah blah.... thanks to Khan. AJ is looking to blow the doors off him within 5 or 6 tops, after that he gets taken out to deep waters (unless Usyk knocks him out before that) where he will get stopped late on his feet.

Round 9. Cannot deny AJ has the 40% chance of catching him early though.

"any hope of a Tyson fury Anthony Joshua mega fight will be completely dashed if Joshua beats Usyk in the rematch, as then they will have a third fight."

-- Anonymous

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Originally Posted by Master

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Originally Posted by TIC

how wild would it be if oleksandr fights orthodox?

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Usyk only fought in the orthodox stance for the open workout to play with the media.

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i didn't say he was going to but it would be wild. i think there is too much on the line for oleksandr to try such a dramatic change for this fight

I normally would say the first 3 rounds will dictate how the fight will go but this could be the first 3 minutes. AJ has chosen the grant gloves so will be attacking from the first bell.

Woman boxing in Saudi Arabia....with bare shoulders !!! Outrageous.

Well there's no one in the crowd to see it.... Amazing Amateur stuff, over in around 30 seconds, took a punch to the chin, lost the mouthguard and just took a knee and then the ten count:S...why bother.

They've brought in a real amateur looking guy for this next fight, looked lost on the ring walk, had to be told to take his shoes off at the weigh in..
Pretty good comedy so far.

Well the American Arab wins by first round ko but the mexican amateur looking guy, could box a bit and he went down from proper whacks before the ref stopped it.

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Well the American Arab wins by first round ko but the mexican amateur looking guy, could box a bit and he went down from proper whacks before the ref stopped it.

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That hooter is going to take some punishment over his career.

Evening everybody. Saturday night and I'm indoors. I'm getting old but it's more to do with the fact that I'm completely fucked out of my head for a couple of days now. I will definitely be awake all night for the various cards.

Badou Jack's brother & cousins smoke so much weed!!!!

Shame I had to leave work early because of "bad weather" :-X. Arena over there reminds me of when they fought in the "bubble" during covid :smilie_whisper:

Badou Jack wins a split decision against Popeye.

link anyone?

Gonna miss it, unfortunately. But I know you guys will provide the expert commentary as usual. :)

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Originally Posted by Beanz

link anyone?

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Magnificent.

Watching on the radio (:


Did Smith look as good as Spencer Oliver suggested?

callum's knockout was good but he got caught a bit

Anyone else getting auto logged out by Dazn ???. Happened 3 times now. Quality left hook 4th ko by Smith after a small hic up or two in 3rd.

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Watching on the radio (:


Did Smith look as good as Spencer Oliver suggested?

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Was in and out but other than jabbed a bit in 1st and getting backed and taking a few in 3rd, looked in full control. Eddie running on about Smith deserving and beating Beterbiev :-X. Silly speak

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Watching on the radio (:


Did Smith look as good as Spencer Oliver suggested?

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I may have to listen to it on the radio too.

Looks like Robert Powell in 'Jesus of Nazareth' ;D

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Looks like Robert Powell in 'Jesus of Nazareth' ;D

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I got hipster dynamo leaning on a wall in some outdoor cafe with a $6 coffee and vaping clouds of peach-watermelon from the other guy.

Big Zhang fella comes off like a sharp likable guy, just cannot understand a thing he says.

Hate to say to but Zhang has come in a bit Flash Gordon Baddie / Dynasty Warriors vibe

this should tells us more about both guys

filip down

filip didn't look good after the knockdown & got caught again before the bell. shot was behind the head

Hrgovic much tidier and more accurate work in the second round.

better second for filip

Looked like one of those ear shots and then cuffed but got up genuinely hurt. Nice bounce back round 2 for Filip. Ref a little perplexed but both cut off headbutt.

And Doctor gets a round of applause ???. Odd place ;D. Zhangs 3rd

filip cut right at the beginning of the third, doesn't look serious to cause issues yet, zhilei got a mark on his forehead

Zang beating up Hrgovic in the 4th round

Zhang very methodical and heavy-handed by the looks of it

Like Zhang in 4th physical and punch on display. Filip with the assorted straight right down the middle but no effect. Zhang gets hit clean back of head, ref blows it off with a chuckle and shakes his head wth :-X

three to one for zhilei

big shots landed by zhilei at the end of the fifth