Joshua v Povetkin - it’s Official.

[imp]

AJ's 22nd fight will be his sixth world title defence, in front of 100,000 fans at Wembley, against a top heavyweight.

Deontay Wilder's 22nd fight was in a hotel in Cancun, Mexico that holds 2,500 fans. His opponent, Jesse Oltmanns, had fought once in the previous eight years.
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This says it all.

Wilder might be fighting the white rhino next or possibly A.Harrison 2.

AJ calls the shots whether we like it or not..

[Fenster]

Every time I hear/read people call this fight a gimme it's a cert they're either an "America is the bestest" or a British AJ/Hearn hater. Wilder is the sexy fight for AJ, for sure, but not necessarily the hardest.

Povetkin - ignoring all the juice lark - hasn't been a top heavyweight since the 1936 Olympics through luck. Along with his great chin and sparko power the man has a serious boxing brain, winner/killer mentality and has beaten every style in the book. He brings much more to the table than an uncultivated, albeit lethal, right hand.

Oh and Povetkin shouldn't be 9/1 to win, no way Jose

[Mark TKO]

I've said for a while Povetkin will give Joshua problems and I'm looking forward to this one.

I will certainly be putting some money on a Povetkin ko. This guy is no mug

[Gandalf]

It's a step up on recent opposition.

[Master]

Joshua was involved in expletive-laden exchanges at one of the now customary press conference face-offs this week - but it didn't involve Povetkin.

Instead, Joshua had to square up to another boxer, Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller, after the American invaded the stage in New York during the launch of DAZN.

Joshua, who has until now cultivated a clean-cut image rather than engage in the customary trash talk, shouted at Miller: "Who you f------ talking to, shut the f--- up and get off the stage, you little b----. I'll slap you. Have some respect."



Miller has wanted to face Joshua for a while now. He is ranked No 3 with the IBF and WBA and remains a viable opponent for Joshua.

"I walked up on him, and whispered behind him: 'you're a punk, let's make it happen'," Miller later told Sky Sports.

"I'm not Dominic Breazeale, man. I want it. I would whoop him at Wembley.

"Listen Britain - you've seen fake models. You'll see the real model, the people's champ, not the one-time English champ. The world champ - that's me."

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/ant...093748391.html

[El Kabong]

I bet Povetkin fails another drug test

[imp]

Ortiz and Povetkin should be permanently banned from the sport..hope AJ destroys him.

[Primo Carnera]

Joshua was involved in expletive-laden exchanges at one of the now customary press conference face-offs this week - but it didn't involve Povetkin.

Instead, Joshua had to square up to another boxer, Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller, after the American invaded the stage in New York during the launch of DAZN.

Joshua, who has until now cultivated a clean-cut image rather than engage in the customary trash talk, shouted at Miller: "Who you f------ talking to, shut the f--- up and get off the stage, you little b----. I'll slap you. Have some respect."



Miller has wanted to face Joshua for a while now. He is ranked No 3 with the IBF and WBA and remains a viable opponent for Joshua.

"I walked up on him, and whispered behind him: 'you're a punk, let's make it happen'," Miller later told Sky Sports.

"I'm not Dominic Breazeale, man. I want it. I would whoop him at Wembley.

"Listen Britain - you've seen fake models. You'll see the real model, the people's champ, not the one-time English champ. The world champ - that's me."

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/ant...093748391.html

Did anybody notice how cold and focused Povetkin was? He just stood there waiting for all the bullshit to die out.

[El Kabong]

Big Baby needs to drop some of the baby weight. I like him as a fighter but come on man, get serious, be a professional you'll last longer and do better in the sport!


If the AJ-Povetkin fight actually happens, I think it might have one or two explosive rounds but it'll be a cagey match. There's a small chance Povetkin gets absolutely knocked cold, there's a similar chance he stops AJ early, I believe AJ will look to avoid Povetkin's early attacks and take control over the later rounds. Povetkin MUST keep his hands free, he MUST keep his balance, he MUST keep his head moving...I think at this time AJ is not as focused as Wlad was when he fought Povetkin, it could mean a loss, it could mean a lackluster fight, it could mean nothing, but I believe there's more of an opportunity for Povetkin now but the problem is Povetkin is older, slower, and there's mountains of video of the guy fighting and his fighting style so it gives AJ plenty of opportunity to practice and prepare.


I'm going to say IF they fight Povetkin will be valiant but out gunned...AJ may get shook a time or two (probably not) but he'll play the long game and slowly wear Povetkin down for either a wide UD or a late but unsurprising stoppage.



Wilder needs to get out there and fight some names, get on the ball my man.

[Master]

Joshua was involved in expletive-laden exchanges at one of the now customary press conference face-offs this week - but it didn't involve Povetkin.

Instead, Joshua had to square up to another boxer, Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller, after the American invaded the stage in New York during the launch of DAZN.

Joshua, who has until now cultivated a clean-cut image rather than engage in the customary trash talk, shouted at Miller: "Who you f------ talking to, shut the f--- up and get off the stage, you little b----. I'll slap you. Have some respect."



Miller has wanted to face Joshua for a while now. He is ranked No 3 with the IBF and WBA and remains a viable opponent for Joshua.

"I walked up on him, and whispered behind him: 'you're a punk, let's make it happen'," Miller later told Sky Sports.

"I'm not Dominic Breazeale, man. I want it. I would whoop him at Wembley.

"Listen Britain - you've seen fake models. You'll see the real model, the people's champ, not the one-time English champ. The world champ - that's me."

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/ant...093748391.html

Did anybody notice how cold and focused Povetkin was? He just stood there waiting for all the bullshit to die out.

Yes just like Drago in the Rocky film.

AJ will batter him. Povetkin's best years are way behind him and without the juice he will be lucky to survive.

[TitoFan]

Joshua was involved in expletive-laden exchanges at one of the now customary press conference face-offs this week - but it didn't involve Povetkin.

Instead, Joshua had to square up to another boxer, Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller, after the American invaded the stage in New York during the launch of DAZN.

Joshua, who has until now cultivated a clean-cut image rather than engage in the customary trash talk, shouted at Miller: "Who you f------ talking to, shut the f--- up and get off the stage, you little b----. I'll slap you. Have some respect."



Miller has wanted to face Joshua for a while now. He is ranked No 3 with the IBF and WBA and remains a viable opponent for Joshua.

"I walked up on him, and whispered behind him: 'you're a punk, let's make it happen'," Miller later told Sky Sports.

"I'm not Dominic Breazeale, man. I want it. I would whoop him at Wembley.

"Listen Britain - you've seen fake models. You'll see the real model, the people's champ, not the one-time English champ. The world champ - that's me."

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/ant...093748391.html

LMAO....... the blubbery "Big Baby" wanting to steal some of AJ's and Povetkin's thunder Rocky cliche movie style.

That's the only thing he's good for, disrupting events that aren't his..... 'cause he sure as shit can't fight.

Get in line and grab a number, Fat Boy.

[Spicoli]

I'll give it to Miller, it beats doing it on twitter and lame videos counting 'likes'. Also step in right direction as Miller just opted to go wba route and top 3 across the board for AJ..I smell something cooking . Povetkin should not be slept on.

[ono]

It's a step up on recent opposition.

Get out of here with that.

He's either faced or signed to fight 6 of the top 7 ranked fighters plus Wladimir Klitschko. Literally the only guy he hasn't faced or tried to fight is Ortiz and even then, Ortiz was signed by Matchroom and had ample opportunity to impress on Matchroom cards, but stank the place out- killing any potential AJ fight.

[Gandalf]

Wlad was shot and who were these other opponents? Would Povetkin not have beaten them too? Maybe Povetkin is shot too though. James Toney eats Joshua for breakfast.

[Master]

Wlad was shot and who were these other opponents? Would Povetkin not have beaten them too? Maybe Povetkin is shot too though. James Toney eats Joshua for breakfast.

That is because James Toney eats everything for breakfast.