Anthony Joshua set for rematch with Wladimir Klitschko

[Nameless]

The first bout was pretty good, I expect nothing less for that one. KO could fly either way, as we've seen in their first scrap, my vote's on K side to notch the revenge this time.

[p4pking]

I'd favour AJ slightly as he could gain from the experience, do something different with his conditioning, while Wlad is only getting older.. At the same time a lot of fighters never fix certain things and he was well fucked for a long stretch in the first fight where if one more solid shot had landed he was likely gone. If they both fought in the form they did the first time it could go either way every time. No reason not to hope for a rematch, it was a good HW fight.

[brocktonblockbust]

The first bout was pretty good, I expect nothing less for that one. KO could fly either way, as we've seen in their first scrap, my vote's on K side to notch the revenge this time.

thinking exactly the same thing here. K is pissed off he lost to Fury and even more pissed off he had Aj down and lets be honest AJ was totally FUCKED at that point, imagine a BIG FINISHER like Foreman, that shit wouldve been MOTHER FUCKING OVER

[Spicoli]

Can't help but think AJ learned more in that one than he did his previous ten. He knows he belongs and has proven adjustments so he'll undoubtedly come in wiser on top of jab, pop and resilience that detonated Wlad the first time. Joshua keeps his head this time and he may very well be the one ending early. Wlad took a boatload of BS criticism over the years..been there done that some warranted most not imo..but he won't go meek and think he'll be just as aggressive, on the end and proud. First fight a top notch torch for division.

[Mark TKO]

What's that old saying - knock a guy out you'll knock him out even quicker in the rematch.

Exceptions are rare.

Wlad deserves a rematch yes. Must eat at him that he didn't finish the job when he had the chance but I question if he can get himself in as good condition. He had a chance to bow out on his shield too earning the respect of his doubters over the years.

Joshua within 3 if it happens

[Hulk]

What's that old saying - knock a guy out you'll knock him out even quicker in the rematch.Exceptions are rare.Wlad deserves a rematch yes. Must eat at him that he didn't finish the job when he had the chance but I question if he can get himself in as good condition. He had a chance to bow out on his shield too earning the respect of his doubters over the years.Joshua within 3 if it happens

Agree with you on that old axiom, but I still fear Wlad's power and guile. I'd be happier if Joshua moved on. I feel he will win again, but it's a dangerous matchup n perhaps not as easy to get up for though I've yet to see Joshua come in even close to outcof shape. Too muscular at 250, but def in shape. 235-240 this time I say.

[Master]

What's that old saying - knock a guy out you'll knock him out even quicker in the rematch.Exceptions are rare.Wlad deserves a rematch yes. Must eat at him that he didn't finish the job when he had the chance but I question if he can get himself in as good condition. He had a chance to bow out on his shield too earning the respect of his doubters over the years.Joshua within 3 if it happens

Agree with you on that old axiom, but I still fear Wlad's power and guile. I'd be happier if Joshua moved on. I feel he will win again, but it's a dangerous matchup n perhaps not as easy to get up for though I've yet to see Joshua come in even close to outcof shape. Too muscular at 250, but def in shape. 235-240 this time I say.

Anything that causes Eddie Hearn stress and discomfort makes me happy.

[Master]

Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko are both keen on staging a repeat of their classic heavyweight unification title fight after promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed a rematch is close to being agreed. Joshua claimed the IBF and WBA titles following an 11th round knock-out at Wembley Stadium – but one hurdle stands between the pair and a possible rematch.

The 27-year-old Joshua is expected to be allowed to skip a mandatory defence of his WBA title against Luiz Ortiz, but could yet have to face number one contender Kubrat Pulev for the IBF crown. The team representing the London 2012 Olympic gold medallist has submitted an appeal to the governing body to delay the fight so that Joshua can face Klitschko for a second time in 2017.

"There's the IBF convention this week, we've put in a 'special exception request' to fight Klitschko next," Matchroom chief Hearn told iFL TV. "As we will do with the WBA as well. The WBA is a little bit more clear, we'll be allowed an exception request, whether we're allowed one with the IBF; I think we're favourite but we're not a shoo-in."

"We want to fight Klitschko next. The noise from Klitschko's camp is – that's what's going to happen. We're looking into the numbers, where it is going to take place, the date it is going to take place and those are all things that are being discussed over the next few weeks.

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