What did you think about Anthony Joshua's first pro fight? What did he do well, and what does he need to work on?
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What did you think about Anthony Joshua's first pro fight? What did he do well, and what does he need to work on?
Well, upon review of Lennox Lewis's debut and Riddick Bowe's debut he had a better debut and with a little better opposition, record wise at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_Addict
There is some upside in him. He looks in great shape.
Physically he looks great but its impossible to tell from a first pro fight. I wasn't too convinced about him in the Olympics so we'll only know for sure when he steps up a few levels
He faced an unbeaten fighter on debut so using @ross logic he's better than Wlad Vitali Haye Wilder and Fury ;D
Tell you what I'd love to see Hughie Fury vs Joshua at some point.
Looked in good shape, chin held a bit high very good 1st outing.
I thought he looked terrific. He's the new David Price. Fact.
The cuban beat him.
I also wasn't impressed at the olympics, and was looking forward to his first pro fight. The build up etc fair game, and allegedly the opponent was 8-0. I'm not sure I've seen anybody as flabby and unfit as the 8-0 merchant. Would rather have seen him against the usual genuine workhorses to get a feel for how he's adapted to being a pro - jury still out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bo-Bo24
Of course the jury is still out, it's his first pro fight for fucks sake! Of course they picked an opponent who wasn't going to win, but who wouldn't fold the first time he got hit. D'uh.
I thought Joshua looked ok. He was quite different to his last few amateur bouts, especially physically .... He was a lot bigger and he had obviously been bulking up. I thought his legs were always too small when he was an amateur (both for proper punching and for absorbing a shot) but he'd obviously worked on them.
I thought he was a bit brunoesque ..... Muscle bound guy, whacked out some overmatched guy. He didn't have Bruno's amazing power, but he had much more boxing skill and patience.
Good start, good boxer, good power, good finisher - I'm interested in seeing his stamina and chin over his next twenty fights. It'll be fun to watch
He looked the goods. Yes he could turn out out to be the new David price or Bruno cuz he seems a little muscle bound as if he would gas after a few rounds. I'd prefer him to get a more athletic body type and loosen up but impressive debut. Fast hands, killer instinct and I'd be shocked if he went audleys way
Dont put Price in the same category as Bruno.
Too early to tell yet. He could eventually achieve the level of a Lewis or a Harrison or he could be a complete failure.
What about the holding and hitting????
You lot do know that's AGAINST THE RULES :rules:
;)
Decent jab, fast hands and a good 1 2 puncher. Not a bad start against an 8-0 fighter. I can see a fight between him and Hughie down the road also.
He's already gettin hyped up to much, but for a lad who only started boxing 3 or 4 years ago he hasn't done bad for himself , we won't really find out how good he is until his 15th or so fight
My thoughts are he is raw as fuck - but understandably so.
How much his chin sticks out shows he is a young guy with not lots of experience of being hit on the chin by big punchers without a head guard on.
But the fact is he first put gloves on 5 years ago. He should be thinking about an ABA title never mind an Olympic Champion turned pro. So he is entitled to plenty of time and to be brought on slow.
He does have the touch of Bruno about him though ;D
Stiff in the upper body, big shoulders....yeah Bruno
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Originally Posted by ross
The connection is that they are both bangers who gas easily. Who knows price may eclipse Bruno and win a title at the 3rd attempt instead of 4th. We don't know but I do Hope Joshua doesn't turn out like either of them
If you listen to Earnie Shavers blather on about how he fought he admits he fought TENSE. Bruno fought tense, Price fights a little less tense I actually think he can be fixed. Joshua looked tense in that fight, but it was a big stage, decent opponent in front of him...he had every right to be a bit stiff in there, he needs to get used to the bright lights though because they'll be on him for a while. If he learns to relax a bit then he won't have the problems Shavers, Bruno, and Price have had. Loosen up, every single shot doesn't have to be a KO, just learn to touch your opponent up and you'll be better off, let the KO come to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by GAMEQuote:
Originally Posted by ross
The connection is that they are both bangers who gas easily. Who knows price may eclipse Bruno and win a title at the 3rd attempt instead of 4th. We don't know but I do Hope Joshua doesn't turn out like either of them