AJ-Wlad - Wembley

[Dean Duke]

I think AJ showed good patience against Whyte and Breazeale and stayed composed and focused after landing huge punches early on that didn't quite put the opponent down.
Also the scare against Whyte where he showed a wise head, went back to basics got the jab working and wore Whyte down before banging him out.
I don't think we need to worry about AJ losing focus/panicking more the gas tank running out late in a fight like Frank Bruno used to.

I can't see a way Wlad can handle such a young, strong, fast and proper athlete for too many rounds.

Can only see an AJ KO win

Agree 100%. Still don't understand why Wlad wants this fight. The only way I can see Wlad winning if AJ chin is made of China.

I think Wlad believes AJ is untested and that he will not handle the pressure of going into the later rounds. Wlad hopes that AJ will fall apart and maybe even stop him late like Witherspoon v Bruno. That is his main tactic in winning the fight.

This could turn out to be a absolute beating for Wlad, he only has one chance in my eyes and thats get Joshua stone cold as once AJ gets going it s all over, no way an old inactive negative clincher is going to outwork over power a young terminator like Joshua, Wlad is no Mayweather, he couldn't even handle Tyson Fury.

[Alpha]

No one think that Wlads spoiling/ holding tactics will frustrate Joshua? He has never been in that situation. All that holding and leaning can wear you out. Add in that Joshua has never been deep. Wlad can whack too. He can also box although we haven't seen that in awhile. I wish the odds were closer to what the general opinion here is as I'd be inclined to back them.

[TitoFan]

No one think that Wlads spoiling/ holding tactics will frustrate Joshua? He has never been in that situation. All that holding and leaning can wear you out. Add in that Joshua has never been deep. Wlad can whack too. He can also box although we haven't seen that in awhile. I wish the odds were closer to what the general opinion here is as I'd be inclined to back them.

I was the lone Joshua points vote. I know it's a stretch, but I can see that happening. I'm in total agreement that Wlad will use every trick in the book to frustrate/ wear out Joshua. But I gotta think AJ is being prepped for that. I gotta think there's a game plan, when everybody and their brother knows exactly what Wlad is going to do. The one X factor is Wlad's punch, which he can sneak in if AJ becomes too involved with Wlad's fouling. I just hope AJ's team are doing their homework in preparing him for this fight. He's not gonna get a 2nd chance, I believe.

[smashup]

When all is said and done ANYTHING can happen when you get two Heavyweights with KO power.

[Beanz]

No one think that Wlads spoiling/ holding tactics will frustrate Joshua? He has never been in that situation. All that holding and leaning can wear you out. Add in that Joshua has never been deep. Wlad can whack too. He can also box although we haven't seen that in awhile. I wish the odds were closer to what the general opinion here is as I'd be inclined to back them.

I was the lone Joshua points vote. I know it's a stretch, but I can see that happening. I'm in total agreement that Wlad will use every trick in the book to frustrate/ wear out Joshua. But I gotta think AJ is being prepped for that. I gotta think there's a game plan, when everybody and their brother knows exactly what Wlad is going to do. The one X factor is Wlad's punch, which he can sneak in if AJ becomes too involved with Wlad's fouling. I just hope AJ's team are doing their homework in preparing him for this fight. He's not gonna get a 2nd chance, I believe.

I know what Alpha is saying but good luck to Wlad if he thinks leaning on AJ is going to tire him out. I think Joshua is way strong enough and streetwise enough to push him off and pivot. Don't get me wrong Joshua's inside game is probably his weakest skill set right now, but I think he knows this and will quickly step off or to the side if Wlad tries the lean thing. Hugs? again I think Joshua being mahoosive in training for this one is not a coincidence. They will come in prepared to literally throw Wlad off if he tries that BS. Wlad has a decent spiteful jab but I don't think he is going to be able to fire it quick enough at this stage in his career to let him dictate the fight and that will somewhat makeup for Joshua's lack of experience. He was a late starter but the pro game seems to suit him much better where power at HW (unlike lower down) really can be the great equalizer. Not just one punch KO power, but strength and power. I think against anyone else, even another big guy like Fury, they build more for stamina and speed . Here it's a chance to announce his arrival big style with an early KO. That you have to think is their plan.

[El Kabong]

I reckon AJ will come out swinging and Wlad will lay back a bit and attempt to get to the later rounds. If Wlad is past it he'll be stopped, if AJ doesn't fight smart he'll be stopped. I predict Wlad by TKO in 9. AJ is too tight in his stance, he'll sap his strength.


The story of a Wlad win will be the jab and patience vs power and inexperience.

The story of a Joshua win will be fresher fighter who throws and lands more than 1 punch at a time vs an older fighter who never had much punch resistance and who has slowed down.




Simple as that really, I just hope whoever the winner is ends up getting all the belts. AJ has been a class act and he's a very good boxer, no shame in losing to him, although I do not believe Wlad will lose.

[Beanz]

Love Quigg when he is in the zone and unloading. Think the best is yet to come from him.

[Freedom]

Klitschko’s sparring partner reveals what happened when Wladimir sparred with Joshua

[Alpha]

I've heard rumors that Wlad has looked poor in training. I hope it's just a ploy to catch Joshua off guard.

[Fenster]

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[Fenster]

Don't mean to be a cynical bastard but i'm waiting day by day for this to be called off, Wlad to pull out. For a geezer with Wlad's poise/stature this seems like an out of character risk - away fighter, underdog, inactivity, terrible last performance etc. just can't imagine that he'd risk being remembered for getting stretched out in Wembley.

Why is Wlad taking the fight? Those sparring sessions must be vital. Witnesses said - "Joshua did well for a novice," "Joshua learned a lot," "Joshua was competitive for a few rounds" probably translates to Joshua got whooped.