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watching the Super-HW fight between Italy and GBR, and gotta say that Britain's Joshua seems to have potential as a pro if he's taught to keep his guard up high, he's a big lean fighter with good range but he's a bit wide with his punches if he'd keep it tight he wouldn't be struggling so much right now
and he wins the Gold
Disgusting. Cammarelle was robbed.
I thought the fight was pretty damn even, plenty of missed shots by both and thought Joshua clearly won the last round, and won it clearer then Cammarelle won the other 2, not the worst call at these gamesQuote:
Originally Posted by Freedom
It was a fair decision, on the appeal Cammarelle lost by a wider decision , I had Joshua winning by 2
points. ;)
I thought he was very slow. Granted he's only been at it for 4 years ;)
Joshua, will become a Star. Basically a Novice, shows He can handle the Big events,its remarkable His progress.I remember years ago that I told everyone, who would listen, that Audley wouldnt make it, while ever He had a Hole in His arse. This Kid is going to be Massive.
I'll second that. I think he'll turn pro now and slowly move through the rankings in the way Price is right now. I hope Matchroom sign him so he gets on Sky, then again Boxnation is doing Ok for itself so Warren may well be OK for him to start his career with. Whoever it is that signs him it'll be a big money deal and I can't wait to see him in a Pro ring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
I think he can go far, like Scrap said he's a relative novice at this level. As long as he isn't rushed along early he can do well.
He proved able to rally himself in a moment of adversity and looks full of untapped potential. With the right trainer he could indeed have a great future as a pro.
Ive spent a bit time one Day, with Him. Comes over as a really nice Lad. Think He might stay another year, with the Amateurs, be better experience for Him.Quote:
Originally Posted by AdamGB
overall he strikes me to be these Olympic game's "golden boy", he has talent, the look, charisma, shows promise
Joshua should not be in the final he lost clearly earlier in the competion
to a cuban.
No he didn't. the Cuban was clearly hitting time and time again with the the WRONG part of the glove. The inner part is not a scoring shot only the knuckle part and the cuban was slapping all fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by roberto duran legend
Yeah I think he's better suited to pro's than amateur ranks but as Scrap said, staying in the amateurs will build his experience. I always feel like the skill set is learned in the amateurs. (Unless you're Mexican apparently ;D and you can just fight straight out of the womb)
Anthony Joshua Targets 2016 Olympics To Defend Title - Boxing News
Yeah he said he doesnt want to turn pro yet, I havent really followed him at all. I watched the fight with the cuban and thought he lost that fight because of the third round but it was still close. I wonder if he keeps to his word and stays amateur.
Just watched the final replay - Thought Camarelle won if I'm honest. That 3rd round was never a 3 point round. I barely saw either guy landing a scoring shot in the round. Rounds 1 and 2 were won on the ropes by Camarelle. Joshua needs a heck of a lot of work on his defence. He has youth on his side though. I appreciate that he's a young heavy in shape though. Hope he does well when he turns pro.
One paper was saying that he'd signed a deal with Golden Boy and was off to America for two years to learn the pro game before coming back to Britain. That was last week though. Now apparently he's staying amateur. He's done amazingly well for somebody who's only been boxing for a few years but when he does turn pro I'm not sure he can take a punch.
Joshua lost that fight.
I know he's young and still learning but he looks awful, he has done the impossible though and actually made audley harrison as a SHW olympic gold medallist look quite good lol Harrison would have beaten joshua as an amateur....
What is frightening is that as he ages he will only get bigger and slower! He looks like the afro carrribean version of ernie munster to me...i think he was lucky to get past the first round and camarelle beat him in the final!
Props to him though.
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he knows he needs to improve, thats why im glad hes not rushing into being pro, he will learn a lot in the next 4 years and hopefully will bring back a gold medal for us again.