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UNPLANNED DOWNTIME: 12th Oct 23:45

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  • musteatbrainmusteatbrain Frets: 861
    edited August 2022
    For a harsh perspective, aside from beating Klitschko past his prime, AJ has a record that’s on a par with Frank Bruno. 

    If I recall, Bruno won all but one of his first 20 fights by stoppage and then lost to Bonecrusher Smith. I think if AJ fought Bruno at that point in Frank’s career, it would be a very close fight and what’s more, if AJ fought any of the guys Bruno lost to when they were in their prime, (Lewis, Tyson, Witherspoon and Smith) he would likely have also lost. 

    That’s why I always see him as a modern day Frank Bruno but with more hype. I do like him, just don’t really rate him. 

    As mentioned by others AJ has no footwork and lacks stamina, especially after being tagged. He’s not particularly ring smart but he has offered many a great night of entertainment.

    Perhaps he’s not really fought a lot of quality just because these days it’s all about protecting a record. Unfortunately, this sport is in trouble because of the lack of actual fighting.
    It makes it hard for him to have the chance to prove the doubters like me wrong if he can’t get the big high quality opponent occasions.

    I think Usyk needs to make a massive error to lose this. I’m looking forward to watching and being proved wrong!

    I also think Wilder and Fury would beat either of these 2, making this fight a scrap between 3rd and 4th in the world in my view. Wilder Usyk would be good to watch! 
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  • SnapSnap Frets: 6086
    edited August 2022
    I'm not so sure Wilder is much of a boxer either - heck of a puncher, but Fury had him all three times, outclassed.
    Such a shame Fury seems intent on packing it in. I think he's another couple of years in him. He could clear the lot up.

    Bruno vs AJ - good comparison. I agree, spot on there mate. Tbh, I think Bruno was better than he gets credit for really. 
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    Wow two thundering knockouts so far. 
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  • Tone71Tone71 Frets: 598
    edited August 2022
    Decided not to buy but to go the other way, almost certain that I'll miss the main but I think and hope that AJ will be too strong, too big and throw too many hard shots to get the decision/stoppage.

    Lots writing him off but you don't win a gold at the olympics being shit, he's had some tough fights and avoided no-one, plus Usyk is definitely not Holyfield.
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  • stevebrumstevebrum Frets: 6759
    munckee said:
    Wow two thundering knockouts so far. 
    Blinked and missed them!

    First controversial decision of the night? My viewing was interrupted by my sister calling but looked like Popeye was on top? 
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    stevebrum said:
    munckee said:
    Wow two thundering knockouts so far. 
    Blinked and missed them!

    First controversial decision of the night? My viewing was interrupted by my sister calling but looked like Popeye was on top? 
    It was close but Popeye should have won by a round or two for me. 

    Looking forward to Callum smith. 
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  • stevebrumstevebrum Frets: 6759
    edited August 2022
    Yeah looking forward to seeing how far he can go at LHW.

    Imagine coming from the Smith family! 
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    Strewth bauderlique has a strong chin. Great win for smith. 
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  • Tone71Tone71 Frets: 598
    Wow!
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    Must be getting closer just about to have the nachos!!!

    what do you call cheese that’s not yours?
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  • HootsmonHootsmon Frets: 15657
    Adams?
    tae be or not tae be
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    Hootsmon said:
    Adams?
    My names Adam so I would call cheese that is my cheese Adam’s. 
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    munckee said:
    Strewth bauderlique has a strong chin. Great win for smith. 
    Looking at the list of LHW you’d struggle to see Smith winning a world title or dominating it but interesting fights. 
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    Robbery is a bit strong but Zhang surely won that, even without the knockdown. 
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  • stevebrumstevebrum Frets: 6759
    edited August 2022
    munckee said:
    Robbery is a bit strong but Zhang surely won that, even without the knockdown. 
    Yeah strange fight - his inactivity in the second half and some generous rounds to Hrgovic early on is the only way you can reach that decision.
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  • DrCorneliusDrCornelius Frets: 6476
    AJ not doing enough but looks more comfortable than the first fight 
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    Needs a big round but better than the first 
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  • DrCorneliusDrCornelius Frets: 6476
    Liking this from Joshua , he’s picked up the pace and pressuring usyk. Problem is he’s leaving himself open to uysks lightning counters
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  • HootsmonHootsmon Frets: 15657
    Josh no gas
    tae be or not tae be
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    Starting got drift away from Joshua. Needs to hurt usyk. 
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  • FortheloveofguitarFortheloveofguitar Frets: 4108
    Usyk growing into this now. Think he’ll start pushing harder here 

    AJ needed to have him out early on I’d say and he hasn’t done that. He’ll be gassing out before long. Massive advantage for Usyk now unless AJ can land some serious blows 
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  • DrCorneliusDrCornelius Frets: 6476
    Much better fight by AJ but lost to a better fighter , at least AJ went for it
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  • HootsmonHootsmon Frets: 15657
    Don't listen tae a word about Fury and retirement..........the lure of all those belts/titles is too much and playin' hard tae get ups the prices
    tae be or not tae be
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  • FortheloveofguitarFortheloveofguitar Frets: 4108
    One judge gave that to AJ. Jeez!
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  • TeleMasterTeleMaster Frets: 9175
    Fortheloveofguitar said:
    One judge gave that to AJ. Jeez!
    Yes the English one. 
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  • stevebrumstevebrum Frets: 6759
    AJ’s lost it! 
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  • FortheloveofguitarFortheloveofguitar Frets: 4108
    That was better from AJ tonight.

    Many calling for him to fight Wilder now and say he’d beat him if he boxes like he did tonight. Imho Wilder smashes him to pieces 
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  • FortheloveofguitarFortheloveofguitar Frets: 4108
    TeleMaster said:
    Fortheloveofguitar said:
    One judge gave that to AJ. Jeez!
    Yes the English one. 
    Should have his license revoked. English or not there’s no place for judging that bad. Boxing still riddled with it 
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  • DefaultMDefaultM Frets: 6724
    stevebrum said:
    AJ’s lost it! 
     :# me the entire time. He's such a tosser.
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  • munckeemunckee Frets: 11457
    Fortheloveofguitar said:
    TeleMaster said:
    Fortheloveofguitar said:
    One judge gave that to AJ. Jeez!
    Yes the English one. 
    Should have his license revoked. English or not there’s no place for judging that bad. Boxing still riddled with it 
    It’s an ongoing problem with judges from all over the world.  
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