Anthony Joshua: The Road To Klitschko - BBC 1

[Ossyrules]

Read most the thread, the haters will hate the documentary, but that doesn't really matter as they're hardly balanced people to take an opinion from.

I watched it and was interested enough, as I am most things boxing and like to support Joshua.

I still believe all the fake shite is nonsense. Joshua is no bad ass, Whyte was a genuine c*nt prior to boxing, Joshua's had the odd scrape but obviously has grown up and matured in boxing. He weren't on the Whyte level re criminality though. If anyone thinks it's fake, he's either doing an incredible job of acting like someone else 24/7, or more likely it's haters talking shite

To whoever asked, it was joe Joyce in sparring but missed the running bit

[dirk2686]

I still want him to lose, because of Hearn and the hype machine which will become even more unbearable if he dominates Wlad

I'll ask the question; why do you want him to lose because of Hearn? I don't know how old or how long people have been following boxing for on here; I'm not ancient but I do recall a time when boxing was far lower in profile than it is now. Hearn isn't perfect, but I think a comparison with darts, (another sport associated with them), works well. It used to be massive, then it went through a period of complete failure. Nobody could tell you who the champion was, nobody was watching it, the biggest events barely drew a crowd. Nowadays arenas are full for it and everyone knows who people like Michael van Gerwen are. You get people moan about it just being a sport for fancy dress pissheads, but what else do you want? A few hundred people watching it in silence in a social club with the winner getting twenty grand? Having massive crowds and boxers as mainstream sporting figures is good for boxing, end of.

As for the hype machine; if Joshua, to use your words, 'dominates' Klitschko, then he's become a multi-title world champion before he's had twenty fights who has just dominated the pre-eminent champion of the last decade. His biggest rivals are an obese drug failure who hasn't fought for nearly eighteen months and a big punching but wild stay-at-home champion who's had 38 fights and fought nobody better than Bermane Stiverne. The hype will largely be justified.

[Nightmare Roy]

It's absolutely amazing the job Hearn has done promoting AJ. He's fought one decent fighter.

Who was that?

[Rob3_142]

I still want him to lose, because of Hearn and the hype machine which will become even more unbearable if he dominates Wlad

I'll ask the question; why do you want him to lose because of Hearn? I don't know how old or how long people have been following boxing for on here; I'm not ancient but I do recall a time when boxing was far lower in profile than it is now. Hearn isn't perfect, but I think a comparison with darts, (another sport associated with them), works well. It used to be massive, then it went through a period of complete failure. Nobody could tell you who the champion was, nobody was watching it, the biggest events barely drew a crowd. Nowadays arenas are full for it and everyone knows who people like Michael van Gerwen are. You get people moan about it just being a sport for fancy dress pissheads, but what else do you want? A few hundred people watching it in silence in a social club with the winner getting twenty grand? Having massive crowds and boxers as mainstream sporting figures is good for boxing, end of.

As for the hype machine; if Joshua, to use your words, 'dominates' Klitschko, then he's become a multi-title world champion before he's had twenty fights who has just dominated the pre-eminent champion of the last decade. His biggest rivals are an obese drug failure who hasn't fought for nearly eighteen months and a big punching but wild stay-at-home champion who's had 38 fights and fought nobody better than Bermane Stiverne. The hype will largely be justified.

The voice of reason!

[Ossyrules]

I still want him to lose, because of Hearn and the hype machine which will become even more unbearable if he dominates Wlad

I'll ask the question; why do you want him to lose because of Hearn? I don't know how old or how long people have been following boxing for on here; I'm not ancient but I do recall a time when boxing was far lower in profile than it is now. Hearn isn't perfect, but I think a comparison with darts, (another sport associated with them), works well. It used to be massive, then it went through a period of complete failure. Nobody could tell you who the champion was, nobody was watching it, the biggest events barely drew a crowd. Nowadays arenas are full for it and everyone knows who people like Michael van Gerwen are. You get people moan about it just being a sport for fancy dress pissheads, but what else do you want? A few hundred people watching it in silence in a social club with the winner getting twenty grand? Having massive crowds and boxers as mainstream sporting figures is good for boxing, end of.

As for the hype machine; if Joshua, to use your words, 'dominates' Klitschko, then he's become a multi-title world champion before he's had twenty fights who has just dominated the pre-eminent champion of the last decade. His biggest rivals are an obese drug failure who hasn't fought for nearly eighteen months and a big punching but wild stay-at-home champion who's had 38 fights and fought nobody better than Bermane Stiverne. The hype will largely be justified.

Nicely put

[Dixonian]

I saw it and found it difficult to warm to Joshua and his team. Don't know why. Everything seemed rather shallow.

Some of the footage immediately after the Whyte fight was quite interesting. One of his team commented: "They don't call him the bodysnatcher for nothing" to which Joshua replied, "It felt like he was snatching my soul."

He made some interesting comments you're right. When he mimicked himself when he was hurt was rather revealing. And to me unexpected. Maybe he's just looking for laughs but, it was odd seeing him being so honest. I didn't even think it was that great a shot having watched a few times.

It made me be less hostile to him (whereas I probably hate Hearn more, setting him try and hang with the 'yout' - like the rich kid at school that no-one really likes, but the cool kids let him hang out as he has all the latest PlayStation games and buys everyone chicken and chips instead of school lunch.)

I think Joshua is not a bad guy, but not that intelligent and not that humble.... Yes is like a young man still a bit weirded out that suddenly he is one of UK' s most famous stop sports men.....

I still want him to lose, because of Hearn and the hype machine which will become even more unbearable if he dominates Wlad.... overall I thought it made Joshua more likeable..

PS one thing that weirded me out was his 3 hangers on who must be on the payroll but don't seem to do anything except nut hug.

Yeah that was a surprising moment of self-deprecation.

[Dixonian]

Read most the thread, the haters will hate the documentary, but that doesn't really matter as they're hardly balanced people to take an opinion from.

I watched it and was interested enough, as I am most things boxing and like to support Joshua.

I still believe all the fake shite is nonsense. Joshua is no bad ass, Whyte was a genuine c*nt prior to boxing, Joshua's had the odd scrape but obviously has grown up and matured in boxing. He weren't on the Whyte level re criminality though. If anyone thinks it's fake, he's either doing an incredible job of acting like someone else 24/7, or more likely it's haters talking shite

To whoever asked, it was joe Joyce in sparring but missed the running bit

Cheers. Yeah I'll have to rewatch the running - it looked way too fast to be Joyce, but at a glance it looked a bit like him.

[jamiem26]

Very enjoyable watch.

Particularly enjoyed the footage after the Whyte fight.

Quite remarkable how he's taken it all in his stride so easily.

[boxingknockout]

I still want him to lose, because of Hearn and the hype machine which will become even more unbearable if he dominates Wlad

I'll ask the question; why do you want him to lose because of Hearn? I don't know how old or how long people have been following boxing for on here; I'm not ancient but I do recall a time when boxing was far lower in profile than it is now. Hearn isn't perfect, but I think a comparison with darts, (another sport associated with them), works well. It used to be massive, then it went through a period of complete failure. Nobody could tell you who the champion was, nobody was watching it, the biggest events barely drew a crowd. Nowadays arenas are full for it and everyone knows who people like Michael van Gerwen are. You get people moan about it just being a sport for fancy dress pissheads, but what else do you want? A few hundred people watching it in silence in a social club with the winner getting twenty grand? Having massive crowds and boxers as mainstream sporting figures is good for boxing, end of.

As for the hype machine; if Joshua, to use your words, 'dominates' Klitschko, then he's become a multi-title world champion before he's had twenty fights who has just dominated the pre-eminent champion of the last decade. His biggest rivals are an obese drug failure who hasn't fought for nearly eighteen months and a big punching but wild stay-at-home champion who's had 38 fights and fought nobody better than Bermane Stiverne. The hype will largely be justified.

I can't stand fakeness.... hype and obvious PR. I am sick of having to read and watch manufactured media. That's not to say klitschko doesn't do the same in Germany. And yes I find Hearn nauseating. I actually found Joshua fairly likeable in that show.

But there are two reasons I want Wlad to win. First and least important is to see Hearn' s facial expression... But more importantly for betting reasons. And that's the bottom line!

[Rob3_142]

I still want him to lose, because of Hearn and the hype machine which will become even more unbearable if he dominates Wlad

I'll ask the question; why do you want him to lose because of Hearn? I don't know how old or how long people have been following boxing for on here; I'm not ancient but I do recall a time when boxing was far lower in profile than it is now. Hearn isn't perfect, but I think a comparison with darts, (another sport associated with them), works well. It used to be massive, then it went through a period of complete failure. Nobody could tell you who the champion was, nobody was watching it, the biggest events barely drew a crowd. Nowadays arenas are full for it and everyone knows who people like Michael van Gerwen are. You get people moan about it just being a sport for fancy dress pissheads, but what else do you want? A few hundred people watching it in silence in a social club with the winner getting twenty grand? Having massive crowds and boxers as mainstream sporting figures is good for boxing, end of.

As for the hype machine; if Joshua, to use your words, 'dominates' Klitschko, then he's become a multi-title world champion before he's had twenty fights who has just dominated the pre-eminent champion of the last decade. His biggest rivals are an obese drug failure who hasn't fought for nearly eighteen months and a big punching but wild stay-at-home champion who's had 38 fights and fought nobody better than Bermane Stiverne. The hype will largely be justified.

I can't stand fakeness.... hype and obvious PR. I am sick of having to read and watch manufactured media. That's not to say klitschko doesn't do the same in Germany. And yes I find Hearn nauseating. I actually found Joshua fairly likeable in that show.

But there are two reasons I want Wlad to win. First and least important is to see Hearn' s facial expression... But more importantly for betting reasons. And that's the bottom line!

Well at least you got your priorities sorted out!

[cutsman]

Just watched this and AJ comes across really well. His crew seem pretty decent as well.

I know Hearn gets plenty of stick on here, but I respect how well he does his job and he seems like he's a funny guy.

[Taansend]

Read most the thread, the haters will hate the documentary, but that doesn't really matter as they're hardly balanced people to take an opinion from.

I watched it and was interested enough, as I am most things boxing and like to support Joshua.

I still believe all the fake shite is nonsense. Joshua is no bad ass, Whyte was a genuine c*nt prior to boxing, Joshua's had the odd scrape but obviously has grown up and matured in boxing. He weren't on the Whyte level re criminality though. If anyone thinks it's fake, he's either doing an incredible job of acting like someone else 24/7, or more likely it's haters talking shite

As much as I hate the term Haters I agree with what you say.

Some people just don't like Joshua for whatever reason. Some 'hardcore' fans don't like him because he's popular with those dreaded f*cking 'Casuals'.

I was the same when ASWAD turned poppy & became mainstream. F*cked me right off, it did.

[dirk2686]

I still want him to lose, because of Hearn and the hype machine which will become even more unbearable if he dominates Wlad

I'll ask the question; why do you want him to lose because of Hearn? I don't know how old or how long people have been following boxing for on here; I'm not ancient but I do recall a time when boxing was far lower in profile than it is now. Hearn isn't perfect, but I think a comparison with darts, (another sport associated with them), works well. It used to be massive, then it went through a period of complete failure. Nobody could tell you who the champion was, nobody was watching it, the biggest events barely drew a crowd. Nowadays arenas are full for it and everyone knows who people like Michael van Gerwen are. You get people moan about it just being a sport for fancy dress pissheads, but what else do you want? A few hundred people watching it in silence in a social club with the winner getting twenty grand? Having massive crowds and boxers as mainstream sporting figures is good for boxing, end of.

As for the hype machine; if Joshua, to use your words, 'dominates' Klitschko, then he's become a multi-title world champion before he's had twenty fights who has just dominated the pre-eminent champion of the last decade. His biggest rivals are an obese drug failure who hasn't fought for nearly eighteen months and a big punching but wild stay-at-home champion who's had 38 fights and fought nobody better than Bermane Stiverne. The hype will largely be justified.

I can't stand fakeness.... hype and obvious PR. I am sick of having to read and watch manufactured media. That's not to say klitschko doesn't do the same in Germany. And yes I find Hearn nauseating. I actually found Joshua fairly likeable in that show.

But there are two reasons I want Wlad to win. First and least important is to see Hearn' s facial expression... But more importantly for betting reasons. And that's the bottom line!

If you can't stand hype why on Earth are you a boxing fan?!? Surely you can understand why this is being hyped though? Biggest fight in this country for years, biggest sports event of the week/month, national stadium full for boxing. It's not often when a boxing story becomes as big as this. As a boxing fan, I think that's a great thing. Without getting too whimsy, you do need kids to see boxing and want to get into the sport in order for it to continue, and this is exactly the sort of thing to do that. Without being too harsh, nobody is heading down to the gym after school on Monday because they want to be like Terry Flanagan.

Regarding Hearn, it's a matter of opinion whether you think the guy is a tosser or not, but I think it's incredibly hard to say he's been bad for the sport. He promotes fighters well, puts on big shows that people want to watch, and has been the promoter above all else who has driven boxing further into the mainstream over the past few years following a pretty obvious lull.

Betting reasons? Absolutely no argument to that one.

[Srebmun]

I saw it and found it difficult to warm to Joshua and his team. Don't know why. Everything seemed rather shallow.

Some of the footage immediately after the Whyte fight was quite interesting. One of his team commented: "They don't call him the bodysnatcher for nothing" to which Joshua replied, "It felt like he was snatching my soul."

He made some interesting comments you're right. When he mimicked himself when he was hurt was rather revealing. And to me unexpected. Maybe he's just looking for laughs but, it was odd seeing him being so honest. I didn't even think it was that great a shot having watched a few times.

It made me be less hostile to him (whereas I probably hate Hearn more, setting him try and hang with the 'yout' - like the rich kid at school that no-one really likes, but the cool kids let him hang out as he has all the latest PlayStation games and buys everyone chicken and chips instead of school lunch.)

I think Joshua is not a bad guy, but not that intelligent and not that humble.... Yes is like a young man still a bit weirded out that suddenly he is one of UK' s most famous stop sports men.....

I still want him to lose, because of Hearn and the hype machine which will become even more unbearable if he dominates Wlad.... overall I thought it made Joshua more likeable..

PS one thing that weirded me out was his 3 hangers on who must be on the payroll but don't seem to do anything except nut hug.

For Jivin and Drivin.

If I was Heavyweight Champ of the World there are 2 or 3 of the chaps/my boys who I'd have around me all the time too.

[handsofstone]

I thought it was a decent watch actually, better than I thought it would be, the only thing I found strange was the fact that he's always got his crew with him, regardless of he's in camp or not

But I think that's because ive been in family mode for nigh on 15 years now and I like my peace and quiet at night, don't get me wrong I love my mates and keep in touch, I wouldn't mind a holiday with them now and again but fvck spending all the time with them, they'd do my box right in and if I was the AJ of the situation i'd probably throw them all out of camp by the end of the 1st week, I love staying with the mrs and kids but I don't think i'd last long living with a mate, more than mate would be even worse, i'd much rather stay on my own

[Stuarty]

I thought it was a decent watch actually, better than I thought it would be, the only thing I found strange was the fact that he's always got his crew with him, regardless of he's in camp or not

But I think that's because ive been in family mode for nigh on 15 years now and I like my peace and quiet at night, don't get me wrong I love my mates and keep in touch, I wouldn't mind a holiday with them now and again but fvck spending all the time with them, they'd do my box right in and if I was the AJ of the situation i'd probably throw them all out of camp by the end of the 1st week, I love staying with the mrs and kids but I don't think i'd last long living with a mate, more than mate would be even worse, i'd much rather stay on my own

Ive more or less had the same core of mates since primary school. Two weeks holiday is too long sometimes even for good mates. You end up wanting to kill em I put up with my Mrs bollux but she lets me do things to her (sometimes ) but they reprobates just end up getting on your tits after a week

[Rob3_142]

I thought it was a decent watch actually, better than I thought it would be, the only thing I found strange was the fact that he's always got his crew with him, regardless of he's in camp or not

But I think that's because ive been in family mode for nigh on 15 years now and I like my peace and quiet at night, don't get me wrong I love my mates and keep in touch, I wouldn't mind a holiday with them now and again but fvck spending all the time with them, they'd do my box right in and if I was the AJ of the situation i'd probably throw them all out of camp by the end of the 1st week, I love staying with the mrs and kids but I don't think i'd last long living with a mate, more than mate would be even worse, i'd much rather stay on my own

I guess that Joshua doesn't have a missus, and has a removed relationship with his son, especially during camp. I think if you and your mates have that kind of chemistry, it wouldn't be taxing with them all the time. I guess Joshua spends a lot of time training, and doing all the PR/media stuff, so needs familiar faces around him to keep things real. I like the breakfast the morning before the fight where he's basically just hanging with his mates, helps him relax, and keeps him in a good place. I'd do the exact same thing.

[banjo]

fornicating hell imagine if we had forums when Frank Bruno was about? How would these forums have reacted to his panto appearances and HP sauce ads?

Hell even 'enry with his Brut ads.

[Counter-puncher]

I guess Joshua spends a lot of time training, and doing all the PR/media stuff, so needs familiar faces around him to keep things real. .

true dat blud fo sho *does complex ghetto hand-sign*

[Stuarty]

I guess Joshua spends a lot of time training, and doing all the PR/media stuff, so needs familiar faces around him to keep things real. .

true dat blud fo sho *does complex ghetto hand-sign*

Mans just keeping tings real and lookin after his brethren fam innit

[Counter-puncher]

I guess Joshua spends a lot of time training, and doing all the PR/media stuff, so needs familiar faces around him to keep things real. .

true dat blud fo sho *does complex ghetto hand-sign*

Mans just keeping tings real and lookin after his brethren fam innit

AJ and brethren promote bare realness cuz

[Stuarty]

true dat blud fo sho *does complex ghetto hand-sign*

Mans just keeping tings real and lookin after his brethren fam innit

AJ and brethren promote bare realness cuz

Standard blud. Bless

[jamiem26]

Some people just don't like Joshua for whatever reason. Some 'hardcore' fans don't like him because he's popular with those dreaded f*cking 'Casuals'.

Do those people ever stop and realise how fornicating stupid this is? They let the people they deride dictate their opinions and who they choose to support or not.

[Asterix]

PS one thing that weirded me out was his 3 hangers on who must be on the payroll but don't seem to do anything except nut hug

all about the Entourage init tho blud

Yeah, I found that a bit weird, too, but then again, we don't know the full story.

[boxingknockout]

PS one thing that weirded me out was his 3 hangers on who must be on the payroll but don't seem to do anything except nut hug

all about the Entourage init tho blud

I feel that blud, gotta keep it real -but not only do the entourage bail when man dem falls down, but entourage cost bare benjamins and be gnawing away at the cheddar!

(Or something!)