Who should Antony Joshua fight for a first real test ?

[ross]

Yeah Skelton deserves a rematch.

Or he should fight Oliver Mcall so he can experience going the distance.

I think McCall would be a ridiculous choice for someone who's hasn't even completed 3 full rounds yet. Even a 50 year old McCall.

Is his power a little over rated? Airich has been stopped twice in the first round. Joshua was trying because he mentioned Airich is tough as he landed some nice shots in the second.

They are graduating his opponents well. The only thing they could do better is speed up his schedule.

[ykdadamaja]

Hughie Fury.... for sure... and then within the next 5 fights, David Price smattered in there.

He can fight and beat BOTH Hughie Fury and David Price, not in that order- but in some type of way.

Would love to see him come to America too. Guys like Joe Hanks, Kelvin Price, Travis Walker and Seth Mitchell come to mind.

Say what you want about Seth Mitchell, he WILL chin check you- whether he is wobbled, hurt or about to go within the first minute. Mitchell will land one, and a big one- how you respond is up to you.

[Fenster]

I mentioned McCall purely to highlight how hard it is for Joshua to get rounds against these fighters.

Now I didn't actually think he was a viable opponent, as beating a 50 year-old is gonna do nothing for Joshua. I can't believe people could consider him an actual threat.

[ross]

I mentioned McCall purely to highlight how hard it is for Joshua to get rounds against these fighters.

Now I didn't actually think he was a viable opponent, as beating a 50 year-old is gonna do nothing for Joshua. I can't believe people could consider him an actual threat.

McCall is strong as fuck, fit, active and very experienced. Hes also still beating young men.

I doubt McCall would fight someone young and a prospect like joshua for less than 10 rounds as thats where his chance lies and for someone like Joshua who hasnt even done a full 3 roumds yet it would be a risk when. McCall is still there late and starts picking it up.

This is based on fighting McCall next and not having any idea what Joshuas punch resistance is or his stamina and that his mental tough ess is yet to be tested.

[Britkid]

They are graduating his opponents well. The only thing they could do better is speed up his schedule.

Joshua is a pup, the one thing he has got his time, why the need to speed things up?

If the Bakhtov fight happens and Anthony blows him out early, then maybe an old campaigner is needed, perhaps not McCall, but Briggs should be able to give him rounds.

[ykdadamaja]

They are graduating his opponents well. The only thing they could do better is speed up his schedule.

Joshua is a pup, the one thing he has got his time, why the need to speed things up?

If the Bakhtov fight happens and Anthony blows him out early, then maybe an old campaigner is needed, perhaps not McCall, but Briggs should be able to give him rounds.

You cant possibly think Joshua is ready to fight Shannon Briggs... he may want to take McCall in an 8 rounder... but her certainly is not ready for someone like Briggs.

[Britkid]

They are graduating his opponents well. The only thing they could do better is speed up his schedule.

Joshua is a pup, the one thing he has got his time, why the need to speed things up?

If the Bakhtov fight happens and Anthony blows him out early, then maybe an old campaigner is needed, perhaps not McCall, but Briggs should be able to give him rounds.

You cant possibly think Joshua is ready to fight Shannon Briggs... he may want to take McCall in an 8 rounder... but her certainly is not ready for someone like Briggs.

If Bakhtov is dominated by Joshua, then yes someone like Briggs would be needed to challenge Anthony. Briggs was flaky in his pomp nearly two decades ago! He would carry the experience of a two decade career, and no doubt cause Joshua problems, but I think in this scenario Joshua would come though the test.

[ykdadamaja]

They are graduating his opponents well. The only thing they could do better is speed up his schedule.

Joshua is a pup, the one thing he has got his time, why the need to speed things up?

If the Bakhtov fight happens and Anthony blows him out early, then maybe an old campaigner is needed, perhaps not McCall, but Briggs should be able to give him rounds.

You cant possibly think Joshua is ready to fight Shannon Briggs... he may want to take McCall in an 8 rounder... but her certainly is not ready for someone like Briggs.

If Bakhtov is dominated by Joshua, then yes someone like Briggs would be needed to challenge Anthony. Briggs was flaky in his pomp nearly two decades ago! He would carry the experience of a two decade career, and no doubt cause Joshua problems, but I think in this scenario Joshua would come though the test.

At this stage, if this happens tomorrow, or even before the end of 2015, expect Joshua to get worn down and knocked out in a very embarrassing fashion.

[Spicoli]

Worn down by Briggs? a 44 (?) yr old with asthma and notoriously bad stamina who showed terribly energy and explosiveness sparring the distance two fights ago?

A win/circus event doesn't do anything for Joshua. Briggs is a self amused spectacle and little else today when it comes to heavyweight relevance. If Joshua wants 'rounds' he can beat on a heavy bag. He needs guys with ability not simply thick skulls.

[ykdadamaja]

Worn down by Briggs? a 44 (?) yr old with asthma and notoriously bad stamina who showed terribly energy and explosiveness sparring the distance two fights ago?

A win/circus event doesn't do anything for Joshua. Briggs is a self amused spectacle and little else today when it comes to heavyweight relevance. If Joshua wants 'rounds' he can beat on a heavy bag. He needs guys with ability not simply thick skulls.

We always forget to factor in fighting skill when we talk about young talent going up against older, more experienced fighters. David Price vs. Tony Thompson is a prime example.

[imp]

Where is david price now anyway?

When is the trilogy with the tiger..lol