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.
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
Don't bully fat kids - they've got enough on their plate
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.
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.
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/boxin...cid=spartanntp
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
Something tells me the fight is going to be in Germany
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