AJ vs Wladimir...

[Horse]

Neither did Fury and look what happened.

Fury's record was much better than Joshua's and he had displayed a far more well rounded skillset than Joshua has shown.

I think AJ has got better in the past year and Wlad is over the hill and another year older representing a more even playing field for Joshua, Perfect fight.

Joshua has beaten no one that Wlad and other world class heavyweights wouldn't beat with consummate ease.

What has Joshua done to deserve such wild praise? He hits hard, but when he steps up, his power won't seem like such a big deal anymore.

[Horse]

It's the only way that Joshua can show the Horse that he is world class.

1. Tyson Fury
2. Wladimir Klitschko
3. Alexander Povetkin
4. Deontay Wilder
5. Luis Ortiz
6. Kubrat Pulev
7. Joseph Parker

Beating any of this lot would prove that Joshua is world class. Beating anyone in the top 15 would give him a claim as well.

[Rexob]

Neither did Fury and look what happened.

Fury's record was much better than Joshua's and he had displayed a far more well rounded skillset than Joshua has shown.

I think AJ has got better in the past year and Wlad is over the hill and another year older representing a more even playing field for Joshua, Perfect fight.

Joshua has beaten no one that Wlad and other world class heavyweights wouldn't beat with consummate ease.

What has Joshua done to deserve such wild praise? He hits hard, but when he steps up, his power won't seem like such a big deal anymore.

Remember Wlad is shot now and a few levels lower than he was in his pomp and after Fury softening him up. I agree Joshua skills are not as slick as you might like but he is there or there about's and will be to much for Wlad now.

[Rexob]

It's the only way that Joshua can show the Horse that he is world class.

1. Tyson Fury
2. Wladimir Klitschko
3. Alexander Povetkin
4. Deontay Wilder
5. Luis Ortiz
6. Kubrat Pulev
7. Joseph Parker

Beating any of this lot would prove that Joshua is world class. Beating anyone in the top 15 would give him a claim as well.

Yes, at the minute he probably doesn't have the best resume but fights like this with Wlad will show us that he is there, I'm not convinced myself with Joshua to be fair but he beats Wlad at this time.

[Switch hitter]

AJ is far too sharpe for Wlad...... no way would Wlad fight him

[Horse]

Remember Wlad is shot now and a few levels lower than he was in his pomp and after Fury softening him up. I agree Joshua skills are not as slick as you might like but he is there or there about's and will be to much for Wlad now.

There is no reason to think that Wlad is shot.

Wlad has looked reluctant to throw shots throughout his reign as world champion. Fury made him more reluctant to throw than most of Wlad's opponents, because he was far better than most of Wladimir's opponents.

If Whyte can wobble Joshua then I'm pretty sure that Wlad can do him in.

Joshua has shown nothing so far to suggest that he can beat Klitschko. He's just some big guy who can punch hard.

[Rexob]

Remember Wlad is shot now and a few levels lower than he was in his pomp and after Fury softening him up. I agree Joshua skills are not as slick as you might like but he is there or there about's and will be to much for Wlad now.

There is no reason to think that Wlad is shot.

Wlad has looked reluctant to throw shots throughout his reign as world champion. Fury made him more reluctant to throw than most of Wlad's opponents, because he was far better than most of Wladimir's opponents.

If Whyte can wobble Joshua then I'm pretty sure that Wlad can do him in.

Joshua has shown nothing so far to suggest that he can beat Klitschko. He's just some big guy who can punch hard.

You can safely say that Wlad is over the hill at 41.

[Horse]

You can safely say that Wlad is over the hill at 41.

He's still good enough to beat just about anyone in the division.

Joshua has done absolutely nothing at all to suggest that he'd have an easy time with Wladimir. If anything, evidence suggests that it would be Wladimir having the easy time against Joshua.

Joshua's opposition has been poor and he has still managed to have some trouble against them. How can people forget how awful he looked against Whyte for a couple of rounds, less than a year ago?

[Mimmy]

Wow, the Joshua jock-sniffing on here is incredible.

Better than sniffing the other pfft heavyweight champs dirty duds any day of the week. Joshua is the future.

[Stuarty]

You can safely say that Wlad is over the hill at 41.

He's still good enough to beat just about anyone in the division.

Joshua has done absolutely nothing at all to suggest that he'd have an easy time with Wladimir. If anything, evidence suggests that it would be Wladimir having the easy time against Joshua.

Joshua's opposition has been poor and he has still managed to have some trouble against them. How can people forget how awful he looked against Whyte for a couple of rounds, less than a year ago?

There's no guarantee Wlad is past it. He's not looked too clever in his last two fights but he beat Jennings convincingly enough and was in with a tall awkward enigma in Fury. The fight before against Pulev I thought he looked as good as ever. Hearn might think the timing is right here but it's a big gamble and one I don't think he'll take. You'd have to give AJ a chance of course but if I had to bet I'd bet on Wlad.

[lefty]

Wlad could well be completely finished at this stage. He looked poor against Jennings and is now 40 years old. I remember when fighters were finished mid 30's. 40 is ancient for a boxer, even a heavyweight.

Joshua could beat him. Depends what Wlad has left.

Not nowadays.

[Horse]

Better than sniffing the other pfft heavyweight champs dirty duds any day of the week. Joshua is the future.

No.

Joshua has done nothing, yet people talk about him like he's an ATG. It's pathetic.

Can't they at least wait for him to beat one genuine top 15 ranked heavyweight?

[Syntax Error]

Better than sniffing the other pfft heavyweight champs dirty duds any day of the week. Joshua is the future.

No.

Joshua has done nothing, yet people talk about him like he's an ATG. It's pathetic.

Can't they at least wait for him to beat one genuine top 15 ranked heavyweight?

Nobody has talked about him like he is an ATG: you're the only person that has said this.

Folk have merely said they think he should fight Wlad & some think he might have a chance, based on the way he looked V Fury.

[Killer Blow]

Very true, but if Joshua wants to make a statement, then beating the man that beat them would be his best option.

I think it's a gamble worth taking, because, even if he lost, he is young enough to come again.

Hey, I'd love to see the fight and if Joshua is as good as most people seem to think he is on here, then he is best off fighting Wladimir while he still can, before he retires.

I don't think Joshua is anywhere near that level though and a single step up to fight someone like Chisora, Thompson or Stiverne is good enough for me. 2 steps up to fight someone like Pulev would be very good.

Going from fighting sub-top 30 level opposition to fighting an ATG, who is still on world class form, is a huge step up and to assume that he'll win and win easily is mental as far as I'm concerned.

Hearn claims Pulev turned down a huge offer to fight Joshua. I really wanted to see that fight as well.

[Horse]

Nobody has talked about him like he is an ATG: you're the only person that has said this.

Folk have merely said they think he should fight Wlad & some think he might have a chance, based on the way he looked V Fury.

Lot's of people predict that any active heavyweight that can be named would be destroyed by Joshua is 3 rounds or so.

That is talking about him like he's an ATG.

He's done nothing to merit such adulation.

[BitPlayer]

Better than sniffing the other pfft heavyweight champs dirty duds any day of the week. Joshua is the future.

No.

Joshua has done nothing, yet people talk about him like he's an ATG. It's pathetic.

Can't they at least wait for him to beat one genuine top 15 ranked heavyweight?

Nobody has talked about him like he is an ATG: you're the only person that has said this.

Folk have merely said they think he should fight Wlad & some think he might have a chance, based on the way he looked V Fury.

Kalan has.

[Deadendgeneration]

You can safely say that Wlad is over the hill at 41.

He's still good enough to beat just about anyone in the division.

Joshua has done absolutely nothing at all to suggest that he'd have an easy time with Wladimir. If anything, evidence suggests that it would be Wladimir having the easy time against Joshua.

Joshua's opposition has been poor and he has still managed to have some trouble against them. How can people forget how awful he looked against Whyte for a couple of rounds, less than a year ago?

There's no guarantee Wlad is past it. He's not looked too clever in his last two fights but he beat Jennings convincingly enough and was in with a tall awkward enigma in Fury. The fight before against Pulev I thought he looked as good as ever. Hearn might think the timing is right here but it's a big gamble and one I don't think he'll take. You'd have to give AJ a chance of course but if I had to bet I'd bet on Wlad.

This, Wlad would surely be the betting favourite if this fight was made.

[Stuarty]

Very true, but if Joshua wants to make a statement, then beating the man that beat them would be his best option.

I think it's a gamble worth taking, because, even if he lost, he is young enough to come again.

Hey, I'd love to see the fight and if Joshua is as good as most people seem to think he is on here, then he is best off fighting Wladimir while he still can, before he retires.

I don't think Joshua is anywhere near that level though and a single step up to fight someone like Chisora, Thompson or Stiverne is good enough for me. 2 steps up to fight someone like Pulev would be very good.

Going from fighting sub-top 30 level opposition to fighting an ATG, who is still on world class form, is a huge step up and to assume that he'll win and win easily is mental as far as I'm concerned.

Hearn claims Pulev turned down a huge offer to fight Joshua. I really wanted to see that fight as well.

Same mate. That would be a good defence. AJ would need to box and think a bit against Pulev. He's pretty mobile for a big guy. There's no chance Pulev turned down big money to fight AJ. He'll end up fighting Stiverne and Hearn will say 'Bermane is the only one who stepped up' blah blah blah! Guy talks total pish!

[Taansend]

I'll be stunned if this fight happens this year.

I doubt if either camp wants it that much at the mo.

[Tuan_Jim]

Wladimir was terrified of Tyson Fury. Tyson Fury! Was too spooked to make a move on him. Joshua being so offensive will naturally be more vulnerable than Fury to a counter, but Wladimir doesn't throw counters. He barely throws the right hand or left hook if there's a threat in front of him (see Fury, Haye et al). He needs a timid, technically limited slob to stand in front of him and eat jab. Anything else and he resorts to his trusty hug & run hybrid, which I see AJ punching right through. The dark decade is over. The game is up for Klitschko.

[coneye]

Just shows how bad the heavyweight scene is really debating wether a world champ who has'nt beaten a top 10 fighter , can beat a 41 year old ex world champ who's seen better days , Should really be a no contest

[Horse]

Just shows how bad the heavyweight scene is really debating wether a world champ who has'nt beaten a top 10 fighter , can beat a 41 year old ex world champ who's seen better days , Should really be a no contest

In what way?

[jeej]

I don't really care about the minutiae of the situation, but I'd def like to see this fight. Worrying about whether it is too soon, or if he's good enough, is for AJ, his team and his promoter to worry about. I just want to see some exciting fights.

I doubt Wlad takes it though.

[Tuan_Jim]

Just shows how bad the heavyweight scene is really debating wether a world champ who has'nt beaten a top 10 fighter , can beat a 41 year old ex world champ who's seen better days , Should really be a no contest

In what way?

What do you mean in what way?

[coneye]

Just shows how bad the heavyweight scene is really debating wether a world champ who has'nt beaten a top 10 fighter , can beat a 41 year old ex world champ who's seen better days , Should really be a no contest

In what way?

What do you mean in what way?

Its self explanatory really, , We have a nutcase who no one wants to fight except a 41 year old man holding some belts ,even then its a rematch thats took over a year and still getting cancelled .,
We have Aj who's never fought a top 10 contender holding a belt ,,

We have Wilder who refuses to fight anyone who can hit back holding a belt , would'nt say the heavyweight scene is at its best would you ,, especielly when you have AJ's promoter who can't really make his mind up wether his world champ is ready to fight another up and comer (parker ) who himself has'nt even been tested , and make no bones about it Eddie seems to be scouring the world , for opponents who refuse the life changing money he offers but never mentions how much it is .

Boxing is becoming a bigger and bigger joke