joshua v Butlin - I wouldn't bet on it !!!

[dalcumly]

I have absolutely no doubt that if Joshua wants to - he could stop Butlin in under a minute especially if he goes to the body. And don't get me wrong, Butlin will come to try to last as long as possible and he'll psyche himself up in the dressing room. It doesn't get away from the fact that the fight will end when Joshua or his corner decide it's time.
So if Joshua was intent on going out and simply winning as soon as possible a first round stoppage would be a good bet. But from a punters point of view, we don't know how they're going to play it. Will they think that another 1st round blow out would do nobody any good, and that a few rounds with an impressive finish would be better all round ?? Who knows .

Personally I think Joshua will take it steady in the first and the fight/Butlin will look so bad that he'll be told to get it done in the second round- but I wouldn't put money on it !!!!!

[Bard of Boxrec]

If Joshua can finish it in the first round, he will finish it in the first round.

[JimJim2009]

This fight will end in the first round.

[boybrooks]

I think fighting paul butlin in his second fight is great for us fans. At least butlin will try to win. He is tough, I see it going a few rounds.
Respect to Joshua for taking a real opponent so early on.

[keithmoonhangover]

If Joshua can finish it in the first round, he will finish it in the first round.

Yep.

Paul's gonna come forward and get clipped. It won't last a minute IMO.

Sorry Paul. :(

[milpool]

I'm not going to put the kettle on whilst Joshua is in action. Another two and a half minute job I reckon.

[squared circle]

I followed the OP and won a few quid


Cheers!!

[Hagler2002]

"The Future Peoples Champion"

Does he not get a belt for that?

[Cap]

"The Future Peoples Champion"

Does he not get a belt for that?

Maybe we should get one made and install mandatory defences etc.

I think I have one laying around here somewhere. It's very nice.

[Gazmac81]

i dont like that "Futures People Champion" talk

it may turn folk against him , do you really need to tell the people that this is there champion?
i dont think thats the way it works

it just sounds riddiculas

he looked sharp though and hopefully goes onto big things