AJ-Wlad - Wembley

[El Kabong]

Weights

AJ - 250.1

Wlad - 240.6... Lightest for 8 years.

Two lines of thought here just looking at the weights Wlad's team could be thinking 1. AJ is gunning for a quick KO and Wlad's team have planned to take him in the deep rounds....also it could be that 2. Wlad plans to move more and have AJ give chase meaning Wlad would be looking to counter rather than lead, but we'll see.


A heavyweight fight with both competitors in great shape, there's a positive for the average boxing fan already

[Memphis]

I dont know that theres anything to be read into the weights. Wladimir has been on a mission for this fight so a few pounds off is no surprise, I doubt it's for any great tactical reason. If Ross was here he'd say AJ cant possibly go to 250 naturally, he must be on steroids, or boar. I think it's nothing more than him maturing physically.

If there are tactics at play and they are anything like Lyle suggests, it's a ballsy move on Wlads part inviting AJ to come onto him.

Agreed, both in magnificent shape.

[El Kabong]

I dont know that theres anything to be read into the weights. Wladimir has been on a mission for this fight so a few pounds off is no surprise, I doubt it's for any great tactical reason. If Ross was here he'd say AJ cant possibly go to 250 naturally, he must be on steroids, or boar. I think it's nothing more than him maturing physically.

If there are tactics at play and they are anything like Lyle suggests, it's a ballsy move on Wlads part inviting AJ to come onto him.

Agreed, both in magnificent shape.

When Wlad is 245 or thereabouts he's usually looking for a stoppage earlier or at least his records in fights when he's that weight seem to bare out.


At 240 I'm thinking he's put in a lot more cardio vs lifting weights....maybe it's a plan, maybe it's how he has to train since he's older, I guess we'll find out on Saturday night.





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[Freedom]

Joshua vs Klitschko: A look back at the 12 undefeated fighters Wladimir Klitschko has faced

[Mark TKO]

I've watched very little build up to this fight and got most of my info from here.

Just watched the BBC documentary road to Klitschko. Fuck me they're way too friendly.

I'm also now leaning towards Klitschko down the stretch..