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cmdenny wrote: ↑18 Oct 2024, 10:40

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑18 Oct 2024, 04:05 Nice story from Kevin Mitchell, after his brother died on a motorbike age 31, when Joshua called him

“He [called me] and said, ‘Is your mum there? Can I speak to her, please?’ We’re all worried about burying my brother, how will we get money, we’ve all got mortgages to pay and no one’s working. I was stressed, I was under a lot of pressure, and he went, ‘Alice, do you mind if I get it?’ My mum didn’t quite hear him. He went, ‘I’m going to pay for his funeral, Alice, if you don’t mind.’ And he paid for it,” said Kevin

That's the move of a Champ. Fair play AJ. Quality.

And no one the wiser until Kevin told the story.
AJ

Chapeau AJ

Rematch could be in doubt for Feb.

According to Sky

"Our concern at the moment is just timing," Hearn told Sky Sports. "You've got a few little niggles, you get them looked at and then you can't punch again for four, five weeks. If we're going to fight him in February, we need to start camp in about three weeks' time. It's quite a fast turnaround."

Hearn continued: "Ideally we'd like to return around May time. It does feel as though it's coming on quite quickly.

"From a body perspective we could probably do with a little bit more time ideally. Sometimes it's not ideal and you just go for it. But we just need to decide are we going to be ready.

"[Joshua] has told me categorically: 'I want the rematch.' But it's just a case of whether he's going to be ready for February and that's something they're going to have to decide.

"It's not ruled out. But we do appreciate it's a fast turnaround."

Dubois will fight regardless.

This was supposed to be the 5 v 5 card too. I mean the undercard can all be 5v5 anyway and Dubois can headline

Maybe Josh needs more time to cycle the PEDs?

I heard Joshua had surgery.

quickeyg wrote: ↑24 Oct 2024, 11:53 I heard Joshua had surgery.

Surgery where?

quickeyg wrote: ↑24 Oct 2024, 11:53 I heard Joshua had surgery.

you heard it here first folks from the oracle

Looks like the fight is going to be postponed

Possibly May

MasterG wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 03:37 Looks like the fight is going to be postponed

Possibly May

I can't see them wanting it again.

mickey1975 wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 04:13

MasterG wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 03:37 Looks like the fight is going to be postponed

Possibly May

I can't see them wanting it again.

I think they will probably push for a shit or bust fight with Fury next summer. Get it over and done with.

mickey1975 wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 04:13

MasterG wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 03:37 Looks like the fight is going to be postponed

Possibly May

I can't see them wanting it again.

Dubois fighting regardless in Feb.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 05:12

mickey1975 wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 04:13

MasterG wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 03:37 Looks like the fight is going to be postponed

Possibly May

I can't see them wanting it again.

Dubois fighting regardless in Feb.

I think the only sticking point for AJ is the date.

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 05:14

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 05:12

mickey1975 wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 04:13
I can't see them wanting it again.

Dubois fighting regardless in Feb.

I think the only sticking point for AJ is the date.

The camp have sounded a lot less positive about it recently.

mickey1975 wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 05:30

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 05:14

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 05:12

Dubois fighting regardless in Feb.

I think the only sticking point for AJ is the date.

The camp have sounded a lot less positive about it recently.

being objective - why would the camp want aj to go and rematch ddd after that poor performance and risk getting done again in the same way when there is a much bigger fight with fury available next summer that would be a huge moneyspinner for both fighters with potential rematches .

mickey1975 wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 05:30

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 05:14

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑25 Oct 2024, 05:12

Dubois fighting regardless in Feb.

I think the only sticking point for AJ is the date.

The camp have sounded a lot less positive about it recently.

I think he would like more recovery time, which isn't unreasonable. You'd want to enter the ring in the best condition possible. If they don't fight, DDD will find another dance partner and the AJ rematch will still be there.

Joshua vs Dubs was the wrong fight anyways after that drubbing.

I doubt they fight again, but if they did then it will be after Dubois gets beaten up. If it happens.

Eddie to do the Joshua vs White comeback fight and sell DA BEEF.

Just saw that Derek Chisora is ranked 10 in the IBF rankings, what's the odds he's next for Dubois

Counter-puncher wrote: ↑18 Oct 2024, 04:07

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑18 Oct 2024, 04:05 Nice story from Kevin Mitchell, after his brother died on a motorbike age 31, when Joshua called him

“He [called me] and said, ‘Is your mum there? Can I speak to her, please?’ We’re all worried about burying my brother, how will we get money, we’ve all got mortgages to pay and no one’s working. I was stressed, I was under a lot of pressure, and he went, ‘Alice, do you mind if I get it?’ My mum didn’t quite hear him. He went, ‘I’m going to pay for his funeral, Alice, if you don’t mind.’ And he paid for it,” said Kevin

fuckin hell, fair play

Hadn't seen this (was stalking my old posting mate CP), nice touch from AJ. I met Vinny briefly with Kevin when they were kids, seemed like good lads. RIP.