Boxing 2017

[DanDanShaw]

I just think we've all read this book before, hype Vs experience too early in a career.  The only shot I've seen Joshua take was in the 2nd round against Whyte and it nearly ended him, add to that the fact he was gassing too - I can't see how he wins unless he blasts Wlad early.

[Lee909]

As i said in the other thread once it gets past R5 its starts to get interesting

[Brownie]

I fancy Klitschko to win.

[Bjornebye]

I was all in on Joshua when it was announced. I'm now fully 50/50. Klitschko is no mug at all and he looks like he has had a brilliant camp. Joshua could be a victim of massive over-hype in the build up. The only thing Joshua has going for him is Klitschko hasn't been a big hitter for a good few years and his stamina will be much better the longer it goes on. Plus Joshua can hit, hard. That said if anyone can take a punch like a wall its Klitschko. 

[John101]

Ever since Erislandy Savón schooled him in the Olympics I have though him a hype job. Even if he goes on a 10 year unbeaten streak, I probably wont change this opinion.

 

Hype job.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Reckon AJ will clean him up within 4. 

[Captain Turdseye]

One thing I do know is if Wlad does bang him out then reading those Facebook boxing pages will be terrific entertainment on Sunday morning.

[Jay86]

I think Wlad is finished, he's never been able to take a clean shot and he's petrified of getting hit and that's pretty much the only thing Joshua can do really well.

 

On all the adverts on Sky why aren't they naming the price yet? It's only a few days away and it doesn't say how much you'll have to pay.

[sir roger]

It's £19.95 I think

[General Dryness]

One thing I do know is if Wlad does bang him out then reading those Facebook boxing pages will be terrific entertainment on Sunday morning.

 

It'll be the end of an era wankathon.

[Kevin D]

Is anybody else swaying more towards Klitschko as we get closer to the fight?

 

If Klitschko had a chance, the fight would not be happening.

[Hooch]

I'm also picking Klitchko.

[Jairzinho]

If Klitschko had a chance, the fight would not be happening.

The Fury fight was a work.

[KMD7]

I couldn't believe how poor Vlad was against Furey.  Surely he can't be that bad again, unless he's totally shot

[DanDanShaw]

Everything Fury did well to beat Wlad, Joshua can't do (or hasn't shown he can so far) including the mind games.  It's was pretty evident that Klitschko took Fury very lightly too.  I think Matchroom have all their eggs in the Klitschko is shot basket, a 70% Klitschko beats Joshua easily.

[Jay86]

Rob McCracken comes across as very strange on Behind the Ropes, I'm not questioning his training ability because he clearly knows what he's doing with Froch and Team GB, he's just a bit weird for my liking.

[Paco]

I'd like to see Joshua come out like froch against bute and try and batter him from the first bell.

[Jay86]

I'd like to see Joshua come out like froch against bute and try and batter him from the first bell.

He has to. If it goes into the later rounds Wlad becomes a massive favourite, Joshua has never been there and looked to be slightly gassing against Whyte. It's what makes it so intriguing, both fighters are in with complete unknowns to them. Joshua's never fought a bigger guy who hits back and Wlad hasn't faced, for a very long time at least, someone who's in there up get him out of there as soon as possible.

 

There's so many unanswered question that we'll find out on Saturday.

 

Is Joshua as good as people think?

 

Can he take a punch?

 

Is his stamina an issue?

 

Was it just a one off against Fury for Wlad?

 

Is Wlad finished as a top level fighter?

[The Woolster]

I think Joshua will be just fine in the later round. Kitschko doesn't fight like Whyte, so he will fighting at a much slower pace. If he goes to bang him out early, then he may well gas if it goes into the later rounds, if he bides his time, I think he'll be alright. 

[DanDanShaw]

It's not even all about his previous gassing in the Whyte fight, his body builder weight lifting physique will do him no favours when it matters.

[SammyAftershave]

I just noticed this message on my 'normal' paid alternative stream supplier @ 37 per 60 days. The service has gone steadily downhill in the recent past with the BT sport channels being limited to the bare minimum and only appearing just before KO. Haven't had any problems with any boxing coverage including PPV and this is the first time they seem to be taking the piss:

 

'Joshua v Klitschko event is pay-per-view, you can get your event pass now at the discounted price £5.95. On saturday the event price will be £7.95.
PPV Pass (Weekend) item on your subscription panel, grants access to view the event on 1 device.'

 

This being in addition to the standard charge I already pay them. Perhaps, time to move on? Any suggestions for an alternative similar service supplier please PM me.

Ta.

[Lee909]

What sites that

[Captain Turdseye]

Sportsmania/Sportsnation is sound but they're closed for new subs until Sunday.

 

I'm on my first month with StreamTVBox on the recommendation of someone on here but the sport is noticeably worse than Sportsmania and I'm not best pleased with the kids channels either. It's getting jibbed when the month runs out. Luckily I've still got a couple of weeks left on both subs so not envisaging too many problems tomorrow night.

[Jay86]

Bellew and Wilder going at it during the weigh in. On the IFLtv YouTube video it captures it all, Bellew actually makes a few decent points despite Haye having one leg, he does have a better win on his record than Wilder.

 

That guy with Wilder at the end is a dickhead and who's the black guy with Bellew who backs him up shouting "do you know me?".

[Guest]

Any idea what time the fight itself is due to start? There's normally loads of undercard fights that make it difficult to predict the start time.