Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko II

[Freedom]

Klitschko-Joshua II is on

[Hulk]

Well tits. Wlad deserves it, no doubt. I just would have rather see Joshua move on. Still a dangerous match.

[Fenster]

Understand rematches between fighters in their pomp, or at the same stage of their careers, but the whole big deal was getting a changing of the guard. Joshua has nothing to win this time, if he loses they'll do it again (if Wlad doesn't retire), if he wins he beat the old dinosaur he's already beat.

If Wlad wants to fight on it would be much better if he took on one of the other young dogs, at least that way we get a gauge on Joshua, and should Wlad win, a rematch with Joshua would make perfect sense.

[TitoFan]

Simple as repeating a good thing.
The first PPV-worthy HW championship fight in ages, and I was thrilled to have seen it.
If they can do a repeat of the first one, I'm happy to see it.

[Hulk]

Simple as repeating a good thing. The first PPV-worthy HW championship fight in ages, and I was thrilled to have seen it. If they can do a repeat of the first one, I'm happy to see it.

That would be nice, but I'll be happier with a quicker Joshua stoppage victory. That way he further establishes he's the new sheriff in town and it doesn't take any more wear and tear on the young champion.

[TitoFan]

Simple as repeating a good thing. The first PPV-worthy HW championship fight in ages, and I was thrilled to have seen it. If they can do a repeat of the first one, I'm happy to see it.

That would be nice, but I'll be happier with a quicker Joshua stoppage victory. That way he further establishes he's the new sheriff in town and it doesn't take any more wear and tear on the young champion.

Wear and tear? C'mon bro... we're talking about a 19-0, 27-year old youngster who's only had three fights (counting Wlad's) go 7 rounds or beyond. These 11 rounds were great for his development. From what I saw, there's gonna be AJ around for a long time. With the experience he got beating Wlad the first time, I don't see the Furys or the Wilders getting anywhere near him. Although I must admit wanting to see AJ in with Fury so Joshua can send him off into another self-induced meltdown.

[El Kabong]

Simple as repeating a good thing.
The first PPV-worthy HW championship fight in ages, and I was thrilled to have seen it.
If they can do a repeat of the first one, I'm happy to see it.

And you said that about a Wladimir Klitschko fight....good for you.

And yeah I know, we all know how much you moaned about how horrible he was, that's why I am giving you a pat on the back for being open minded still. There you go, good for you.

[Master]

Vitali Klitschko admits he is plagued by guilt about his brother Wladimir's defeat by Anthony Joshua after offering the "wrong advice" in the corner at Wembley.

The Ukrainian appeared on the brink of a dramatic victory when he floored Joshua in the sixth round of the world heavyweight title fight, but the home favourite fought back to produce a stunning stoppage win in the 11th round.

Vitali was part of Wladimir's coaching team and bitterly regrets his decision to demand a cautious approach from his younger brother after he badly hurt Joshua.

He told Boxingscene.com: "Immediately after the fight, we were barely speaking. We do not need to talk, it was just enough to look into each other's eyes.

"Only in the locker room, I thanked him for one of the best fights of his career. I know how important this fight was for him and unfortunately, we saw what happened. In the heavyweight division, each punch can be decisive.

"I blame myself for the defeat of my brother, I share some of the blame. When Wladimir almost knocked Joshua out, I gave him the wrong advice.

"I was positive that Joshua, with his huge muscle mass, would not be able to last [the distance]. I advised Wladimir not to rush anything. I had hoped that after the seventh, the eighth round, Joshua would really slow down.

"Now I think that maybe it was a mistake, maybe it was necessary to finish him off sooner."

Wladimir is expected to make a decision within the next two weeks about a possible rematch, but Vitali will stand by him regardless of whether he choose to fight on, or enter retirement.

"To be honest, Wladimir has nothing more to prove," said Vitali. "I do not know any other boxers who have gathered as many titles and defended them all, dominating for more than 10 years.

"He has nothing to prove, but whatever decision he makes - I will support him."

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/boxin...cid=spartanntp