Joshua vs Molina: Undercard, preview, fight start time, TV schedule

[Vendettos]

Great way to announce that fight!

Wlad vs AJ in April!!

[TitoFan]

I've never heard Wlad speak so much.

He looked totally out of character trying to pump up the crowd asking for their fight.
I'd have to say he didn't look as robotic as he usually does.

All in all, the post-fight wrapup, including Deontay's reaction in the studio, provided more entertainment than the blowout of a fight that preceded it.

[Memphis]

All in all a good night of boxing. Yeah Molina was pathetic but we all expected that, the Klitschko announcement softened the blow. I bet Eddie walked to the ring with a boner knowing he was going to be asked who's next.

Chisora Whyte put on a cracking fight and it could have gone either way. I thought it was going to be a farce to be fair, very pleasantly surprised. Whyte is taking his boxing very seriously and all credit to him. It's obviously having a positive affect but I think he's lost a touch as well in terms of strength, he doesnt seem to hit that hard. He might as well drop the body snatcher moniker as well, he does punch well to the body but it's with no great consistency.

Kal Yafai was the star of the show for me. He ran rings around Concepcion, dominated every round and basically did what he wanted when he wanted to.

Ortiz Allen was as expected. I thought Allen would see the end but the horrendous cut in his mouth probably made breathing quite difficult. Im concerned about Allen. He's a tough cunt and obviously has a head made of granite which is a fantastic attribute to have, but you kinda have to learn how to hit the other guy back a bit. He needs to find some direction in his career and someone to guide him. He trained in a fitness first apparently. On the plus side his training expenses for the fight probably came to 20 quid. With a handful of fights under his belt he's already heading down the road of punchbag.

[imp]

Wlad can not pull the trigger anymore and will hug all night.

Still a massive fight and step up for AJ.

Wlad maybe robotic and have a horrible fighting style but he still seems like a lovely guy..let him have this shot.

[Pastor John]

Thoughts from tonight:

The Chisora/Whyte fight was a true slugfest. Had Chisora not got winded in the later rounds it could have been a classic. In a fight this fight I always like to think who'd I rather had been? The answer is pretty clear in that I'd rather had been Chisora as he was ringing Whyte's bell all night. Therefore, if anyone should have got the edge in this fight it should have been Chisora.

Next, just as I said all week, Molina is a total can and it's a disgrace that Joshua fought him. Also, this fight did nothing to prepare him for the Klitschko fight so why take this fight anyway? I'm going to favor Klitschko in a close fight simply because I don't think Joshua has the experience against top heavyweights that he needs to outpoint a focused Klitschko. When he comes in like does on all these B and C-level fighters he will taste Klitschko's power and will not know what to do. He's lucky Klitschko is far past his prime or I'd give him no chance at all.

So is Whyte going to be fighting Wilder next year? He won't last very long with that weak chin.

[Hulk]

Thoughts from tonight:The Chisora/Whyte fight was a true slugfest. Had Chisora not got winded in the later rounds it could have been a classic. In a fight this fight I always like to think who'd I rather had been? The answer is pretty clear in that I'd rather had been Chisora as he was ringing Whyte's bell all night. Therefore, if anyone should have got the edge in this fight it should have been Chisora.Next, just as I said all week, Molina is a total can and it's a disgrace that Joshua fought him. Also, this fight did nothing to prepare him for the Klitschko fight so why take this fight anyway? I'm going to favor Klitschko in a close fight simply because I don't think Joshua has the experience against top heavyweights that he needs to outpoint a focused Klitschko. When he comes in like does on all these B and C-level fighters he will taste Klitschko's power and will not know what to do. He's lucky Klitschko is far past his prime or I'd give him no chance at all.So is Whyte going to be fighting Wilder next year? He won't last very long with that weak chin.

Klitschko may well play spoiler and beat Joshua, but credit to Joshua for stepping up and I feel he will beat Wlad at this stage.He's far less experienced, but every bit as talented as Wlad ever was. Let's not pretend he'd have no chance in their respective primes. FFS Wlad was getting stopped by a couple fringe contenders early in his prime until he came back and made some smart adjustments.

[Pastor John]

Thoughts from tonight:The Chisora/Whyte fight was a true slugfest. Had Chisora not got winded in the later rounds it could have been a classic. In a fight this fight I always like to think who'd I rather had been? The answer is pretty clear in that I'd rather had been Chisora as he was ringing Whyte's bell all night. Therefore, if anyone should have got the edge in this fight it should have been Chisora.Next, just as I said all week, Molina is a total can and it's a disgrace that Joshua fought him. Also, this fight did nothing to prepare him for the Klitschko fight so why take this fight anyway? I'm going to favor Klitschko in a close fight simply because I don't think Joshua has the experience against top heavyweights that he needs to outpoint a focused Klitschko. When he comes in like does on all these B and C-level fighters he will taste Klitschko's power and will not know what to do. He's lucky Klitschko is far past his prime or I'd give him no chance at all.So is Whyte going to be fighting Wilder next year? He won't last very long with that weak chin.

Klitschko may well play spoiler and beat Joshua, but credit to Joshua for stepping up and I feel he will beat Wlad at this stage.He's far less experienced, but every bit as talented as Wlad ever was. Let's not pretend he'd have no chance in their respective primes. FFS Wlad was getting stopped by a couple fringe contenders early in his prime until he came back and made some smart adjustments.

That wasn't his prime. When Emmanuel Steward taught him how to fight that was his prime and no one came close to beating him.

Joshua probably isn't in his prime either right now so if he gets toasted I won't hold it against him.

[erics44]

Klit will be stopped from holding so josh will win

[Freedom]

[Hulk]

Thoughts from tonight:The Chisora/Whyte fight was a true slugfest. Had Chisora not got winded in the later rounds it could have been a classic. In a fight this fight I always like to think who'd I rather had been? The answer is pretty clear in that I'd rather had been Chisora as he was ringing Whyte's bell all night. Therefore, if anyone should have got the edge in this fight it should have been Chisora.Next, just as I said all week, Molina is a total can and it's a disgrace that Joshua fought him. Also, this fight did nothing to prepare him for the Klitschko fight so why take this fight anyway? I'm going to favor Klitschko in a close fight simply because I don't think Joshua has the experience against top heavyweights that he needs to outpoint a focused Klitschko. When he comes in like does on all these B and C-level fighters he will taste Klitschko's power and will not know what to do. He's lucky Klitschko is far past his prime or I'd give him no chance at all.So is Whyte going to be fighting Wilder next year? He won't last very long with that weak chin.

Klitschko may well play spoiler and beat Joshua, but credit to Joshua for stepping up and I feel he will beat Wlad at this stage.He's far less experienced, but every bit as talented as Wlad ever was. Let's not pretend he'd have no chance in their respective primes. FFS Wlad was getting stopped by a couple fringe contenders early in his prime until he came back and made some smart adjustments.

That wasn't his prime. When Emmanuel Steward taught him how to fight that was his prime and no one came close to beating him. Joshua probably isn't in his prime either right now so if he gets toasted I won't hold it against him.

Interesting take on primes. I've come to like and respect Wlad, so fair play, but he hasn't fought anyone as talented as Joshua ever. He's 40 now on top of it.

[Master]

AJ has not gone more than 7 rounds v Wlad, a 41 year old who will not have fought in nearly 18 months by the time they fight.

Passing of the torch v Grand master teaching his pupil a lesson.

[nuggetdotcom]

Klit will be stopped from holding so josh will win

Hope you're right, Joshua will have to learn how to push!

[Master]

Tyson Fury launched another rant at boxing's heavyweight division following Anthony Joshua's victory over Eric Molina.

The Brit was one of a number of big names at ringside at Manchester Arena for Joshua's latest IBF title defence.

Joshua saw off Molina inside three rounds to hold on to the title he won after Fury was stripped of his belts following a positive drugs test.

Elsewhere, the big fight of the night saw Dillian Whyte defeat Dereck Chisora in a memorable slugfest.

Fury hailed the duo for their bout but hit out at the sport as a whole and its title-holders.

Fury added: "Boxing is a total joke, glad I left it. Life experience though, between robberies & promoters robbing fighters, it's a s*** sport. True facts!"

His comments come after Wladimir Klitschko, who Fury was due to face before his failed drugs test, was confirmed as Joshua's next opponent.

Earlier this year, Fury appeared to announce his retirement on Twitter, before backtracking several hours later, although his future remains unclear.

Fury then turned his attention to promoter Eddie Hearn and Matchroom, claiming he was poorly treated at the Manchester Arena.

He walked into a mixed reception from the crowd as he took his seat ringside and has revealed he had to pay £200 for a ticket.

The Brit went on to confirm he left the venue after watching his cousin Hosea Burton in action.

"Treat me like s*** tonight, had to pay £200 for a ticket, then I had 2 nearly fight to get ringside. p*****"

Tyson Fury launches rant after Anthony Joshua victory over Eric Molina - 'boxing is a s*** sport, I'm glad I left it'

[Memphis]

Poor Tyson

He's got a mental illness dont you know.

[erics44]

I was driving through the northern quarter in Manchester city centre on Sunday at about 130pm/2pm, on my to get a curry from Hunters, when I passed Eric Molina standing outside a hotel. He looked like he was waiting for a taxi, a couple pulled up but he and his mates didn't get in

One thing that struck me was that he didn't look that big, I don't think he would tower over me although I didn't get close, and his face was unmarked as far as I could see

I did take a picture but I am finding it hard to upload it from my phone

I sat outside the curry house whilst my 11 year old son ran in and picked it up for me, we were on double yellows you see.

My curry was very nice just as expected but the disappointing thing was that they forgot to pack my naan bread