Quote Originally Posted by ross View Post
Its a stupid risk. People were concerned about whether Eubank Jr could do 12 after fighting nobodies but t least he had been 8 before. Joshua is going from journeyman who couldn't take him 3 whole rounds to someone who is a proven tough man over 12.

Hearn is getting carried away. Plenty of other opponents he could be graduating up with. 3 to 12 rounds is a big gamble
I dont see this as a risk at all. I cant see any way Johnson can beat Joshua. If Joshua doesnt get him out of there in 2 or 3 he will just have to take his foot off the gas and cruise to a points win. Johnson hasnt the one punch power to cause an upset here. Id almost suggest a weaker boxer like Abell or someone who has a decent punch is a bigger risk than Johnson.