Counter-puncher wrote: ↑06 Mar 2022, 09:55
That interview with Angel, someone linked it on here, and there’s one with Joby somewhere too, they’re both so similar in their excruciating stench of bullsh1t and blag and flannel and fking puffing themselves up ‘NO TRAINERS WILL ALLOW ME IN THEIR GYM COS THEY ARE THREATENED BY MY AMAZING PAD SKILLS’, and then there’s the superb sh1t by Joby where he has this metaphysical appreciation of movement and biomechanics because of his intense study of the animal kingdom
Those are basically direct quotes, if any of you were thinking I was like exaggerating for comic effect. These two boys supply all the comedy you will need.
I hope they are really front and centre in the lead up to any fights. I can’t wait to sample some more of their unique esoteric wisdom and insights. Expect lots of stuff about going past the old methods, treating the fighter holistically, feng shui, cod psychology, new methods new AJ, and both of these repulsive chancers ecstatically extolling their amazing ‘connection’ with AJ, sprinkling the magic dust of their innovation and wisdom over their grateful, humble charge.
AJ camp is now must see television. The best it’s-funny-but-you-cringe-all-the-time show since The Office.
Yeah but I bet AJ could throw a copper kettle over a pub, mate, Could you?
Nelson said in the clip on iFL TV: “I’m telling you, Anthony Joshua comes back and gets the win, if he changes the tactics.
“It’s not an impossible ask.
“Everybody’s saying Usyk’s unbelievable, he’s X, Y, Z – Usyk is an outstanding fighter, he’s an average southpaw, but he’s an outstanding magician.”
At this point Smith interrupted: “He’s not an average southpaw. What? No, come on. An average southpaw?
“It’s fair enough if you think Anthony Joshua wins the rematch, and Anthony Joshua didn’t utilise his tools, his jab, his power, whatever.
“But don’t take anything away from Oleksandr Usyk’s performance, which was phenomenal.
“He’s gonna be a big favourite going into the rematch and he’s a brilliant southpaw.”
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Now, five months later, Fury has reignited the debate by speaking to Smith.
During a new interview on iFL TV, Fury took the microphone and asked Smith: “A couple of months ago Johnny Nelson done this question to you when he said, ‘Oleksandr Usyk is an average southpaw cruiserweight.’
“And I was actually very impressed with your thing – you were absolutely livid and you got absolutely boiling. Can you tell us a bit more about it?”
Smith replied: “Well I was doing an interview and Johnny just said he was an average southpaw.
“I took complete offence to that, I think he’s a fantastic fighter.”
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At this point Fury interjected: “Exactly”
And Smith continued: “I think he was a wonderful amateur, he was brilliant against Joshua and I thought that was a disgraceful thing for my good friend and colleague to say.
“But there we go, that’s his opinion.”
Fury added: “I was clapping in the room, so well done for that.”
Nelson said in the clip on iFL TV: “I’m telling you, Anthony Joshua comes back and gets the win, if he changes the tactics.
“It’s not an impossible ask.
“Everybody’s saying Usyk’s unbelievable, he’s X, Y, Z – Usyk is an outstanding fighter, he’s an average southpaw, but he’s an outstanding magician.”
At this point Smith interrupted: “He’s not an average southpaw. What? No, come on. An average southpaw?
“It’s fair enough if you think Anthony Joshua wins the rematch, and Anthony Joshua didn’t utilise his tools, his jab, his power, whatever.
“But don’t take anything away from Oleksandr Usyk’s performance, which was phenomenal.
“He’s gonna be a big favourite going into the rematch and he’s a brilliant southpaw.”
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Now, five months later, Fury has reignited the debate by speaking to Smith.
During a new interview on iFL TV, Fury took the microphone and asked Smith: “A couple of months ago Johnny Nelson done this question to you when he said, ‘Oleksandr Usyk is an average southpaw cruiserweight.’
“And I was actually very impressed with your thing – you were absolutely livid and you got absolutely boiling. Can you tell us a bit more about it?”
Smith replied: “Well I was doing an interview and Johnny just said he was an average southpaw.
“I took complete offence to that, I think he’s a fantastic fighter.”
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At this point Fury interjected: “Exactly”
And Smith continued: “I think he was a wonderful amateur, he was brilliant against Joshua and I thought that was a disgraceful thing for my good friend and colleague to say.
“But there we go, that’s his opinion.”
Fury added: “I was clapping in the room, so well done for that.”
Wallin would be the most disappointing but the most likely. Joyce is busy for the moment and might not even beat Parker. Who knows what's going on with Wilder. Ortiz would probably take it now for the final payday but would make a fraction of what he was offered last time.
Wallin would be the most disappointing but the most likely. Joyce is busy for the moment and might not even beat Parker. Who knows what's going on with Wilder. Ortiz would probably take it now for the final payday but would make a fraction of what he was offered last time.
Joyce/Parker is a long way from being finalised. I watched an interview with Parker last week and he said that he and Warren thought they’d agreed a purse until they realised they were talking in different currencies.
The cultural minister of Ukraine has now offered both Oleksandr Usyk and Vasyl Lomachenko the chance to leave the country’s defence forces to train for potential next fights vs Anthony Joshua and George Kambosos Jr respectively, Bob Arum has stated.
Arum says the Ukrainian government believes that this would be a great angle for publicity if they let Lomachenko and Usyk leave to compete in their important fights.
If Usyk and Lomachenko leave Ukraine now, it’s unclear what the situation will be when they return in two to three months.
IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Usyk and Lomachenko, both Ukrainians, have been defending against the Russian invasion for weeks.
Usyk hasn’t said whether he’ll leave Ukraine, but Lomachenko reportedly wants to train for a title fight against IBF/WBA/WBC Franchise/WBO lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. on June 5th in Australia.
If Usyk chooses to stay behind to defend against the Russians, Joshua will need to find another opponent for his next fight in June or July.
“Ukrainian government, which is tremendous, is cooperating with us as far as Lomachenko and also Usyk,” said Bob Arum to the Fanatics View. “They realize it’s a tremendous publicity angle for them to come out [of Ukraine] and train and participate in title fights [against Kambosos and Joshua]."
Loma is a hero of epic proportions.
Within a few weeks his life will be under severe threat unless Putin changes his mind.
He could easily escape and live his life very comfortably like Zinchenko and Yarmelenko (crying in interviews or goal celebrations show you really really care ffs).
If Usyk follows suit then he will be revered for centuries for things beyond boxing, too.
It’s heartbreaking to see such bravery when such an easy out exists.
True heroes and fearless.
Dioufy wrote: ↑22 Mar 2022, 16:11
Loma is a hero of epic proportions.
Within a few weeks his life will be under severe threat unless Putin changes his mind.
He could easily escape and live his life very comfortably like Zinchenko and Yarmelenko (crying in interviews or goal celebrations show you really really care ffs).
If Usyk follows suit then he will be revered for centuries for things beyond boxing, too.
It’s heartbreaking to see such bravery when such an easy out exists.
True heroes and fearless.
Mike Coppinger reporting that Usyk will leave Ukraine to train for a fight with Joshua.
Dioufy wrote: ↑22 Mar 2022, 16:11
Loma is a hero of epic proportions.
Within a few weeks his life will be under severe threat unless Putin changes his mind.
He could easily escape and live his life very comfortably like Zinchenko and Yarmelenko (crying in interviews or goal celebrations show you really really care ffs).
If Usyk follows suit then he will be revered for centuries for things beyond boxing, too.
It’s heartbreaking to see such bravery when such an easy out exists.
True heroes and fearless.
Mike Coppinger reporting that Usyk will leave Ukraine to train for a fight with Joshua.
When did he report that ?
He reported that he’s been given permission to leave.
Dioufy wrote: ↑22 Mar 2022, 16:11
Loma is a hero of epic proportions.
Within a few weeks his life will be under severe threat unless Putin changes his mind.
He could easily escape and live his life very comfortably like Zinchenko and Yarmelenko (crying in interviews or goal celebrations show you really really care ffs).
If Usyk follows suit then he will be revered for centuries for things beyond boxing, too.
It’s heartbreaking to see such bravery when such an easy out exists.
True heroes and fearless.
Mike Coppinger reporting that Usyk will leave Ukraine to train for a fight with Joshua.
When did he report that ?
He reported that he’s been given permission to leave.
Michael Benson put it on Twitter 50 mins ago with the credit going to Coppinger,
'WHAT HAVE YOU EVER DONE?!!!' 
