An audience with AJ

[handsofstone]

I dont find Joshua that boring he seems alright,always explains himself and his plans clearly which is good for the casual fans who dont know who he might be talking about

As for people who keep going about him being a fake nice guy,who cares really?? He's trying to better himself,its better than a nice guy trying to play the villian,people think Mike Tyson is an angel these days but believe Joshua is the devil incarnate

Granted he has devil about him when he fights and he does need to cut out the hitting after the bell or his 1st loss will be a DQ but as for him being a bad man....

[Supremo]

I cant think of a more boring, scripted, media trained scared to put a foot wrong after diner performer than what Anthony Joshua is likely to be. It would be like watching paint dry listening to him regurgitate a series of pre-learned, completely non- committal, non controversial clichés.

He obviously has a bit of an edge and dodgy background that potentially could be interesting if he was allowed to display it. But Sky and Matchroom have acted like X factor do with their young hopefuls. Any flash or originality or individuality has been drummed out him in order to mould him into their formula for a mainstream family friendly personality.

[PredatorHayds]

Anyone go to the Ray Mancini one back end of last year?
Imagine that would of been a good one.

[Cyclops]

I'd love to meet these boxers but the whole three course dinner thing seems really weird to me. I don't know why but I'm imagining prawn cocktail followed by duck in orange sauce and profiteroles for pudding. Bottles of Blue Nun on the table. Maybe a carvery.

[Andrew]

Just can't imagine AJ being any good at these at all he has no personality what so ever.

Tyson Fury bet he is a right good laugh.

[banjo]

When you're a sportsman you have to make whatever money you can because most sports careers last 2 decades at the most.

[Parson Cross]

Wales,
You are seriously wide of the mark re price. Double it then add a bit.

[reggaereggae]

I cant think of a more boring, scripted, media trained scared to put a foot wrong after diner performer than what Anthony Joshua is likely to be. It would be like watching paint dry listening to him regurgitate a series of pre-learned, completely non- committal, non controversial clichés.

He obviously has a bit of an edge and dodgy background that potentially could be interesting if he was allowed to display it. But Sky and Matchroom have acted like X factor do with their young hopefuls. Any flash or originality or individuality has been drummed out him in order to mould him into their formula for a mainstream family friendly personality.

I agree. I would rather marinade my balls in an olive oil with pistachio nuts sauce.... Then fry them on a medium heat whilst sticking a habanero chilli up my a$$hole than pay £150 quid (or even 5 quid), to listen to Anthony Joshua drone on with his media trained excretions.....

I hope I have madey feelings clear :-)

[Parson Cross]

Fury was brilliant.
No bullshit and never ducked a question.
I was shocked by his depth of knowledge of the heavyweight scene throughout history.
In typical style he finished off with a kareoke version of need somebody.

On a general note these dinners are often good events.
Anthony isn't boring at all.

Next up for us is in early April Bowe Tucker and Witherspoon on the same night.

[Parson Cross]

The £150 quoted I think is for the event at Thistle Hotel near Tower Bridge.
Everybody has overheads.
In Barnsley the dearest ticket was £75.

[Parson Cross]

Having been involved in these for many many years my tops would be (jointly) Hagler and Hearns.
My low would be Holyfield.

[Counter-puncher]

Fury was brilliant.
No bullshit and never ducked a question.
I was shocked by his depth of knowledge of the heavyweight scene throughout history.


In typical style he finished off with a kareoke version of need somebody.

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Hahaha, shit like that is why I have always liked Tyson. I'm glad to hear how well he came across well

[Terry Dooley]

Terry Marsh is really good. I saw him in Ashton, someone asked him what advice he'd give his son RE boxing and Marsh said: "Don't bother, it's a stupid thing to do". The room erupted, but he'd won loads of them around by the end of the Q & A.

[Tuan_Jim]

Next up for us is in early April Bowe Tucker and Witherspoon on the same night.

That sounds like an interesting night. I love to watch Witherspoon but, as a speaker, like Tyson, Holyfield, Holmes et al, I think I've probably heard everything he has to say. Bowe on the other hand is a yahoo and will be very entertaining, and Tucker is interesting because he still has his marbles, is very well spoken and, publicity-wise, hasn't been over exposed at all. How much will that one be?

Joshua, I couldn't be paid to attend.

[whiskey]

Whilst AJ prob has a lot more depth than people give him credit for, I think it's a tad premature to do these circuits unless your a world champion and a veteran of some great nights of the sport.

I'm sure it'll be a success because he has cross-over appeal as a big hitting heavy.

[mickey1975]

Witherspoon very much has his marbles and is a great speaker. Tony Booth is promoting them in Hull now.

[Booram Chiddy]

Never really fancied these things and I've always avoided them but a mate of mine once bought me a ticket to see Larry Holmes (I'm a HUGE Holmes fan)

There's an old saying that you 'Should never meet your heroes' in Holmes case this was advice I should have heeded, he is a total c*nt and I came away from the event hugely depressed.

[SMALL AXE1]

To listen to whatever script Eddie gives him.
Stay humble
Hungry
Thank my fans
Role model
Turn my life around
Dillian Whyte


A bag of chips and Stormzy with interpreter.

[los2]

I've followed Hatton since day one and he wasn't like that at all when I saw him. It was pretty low key, in an Indian Restaurant with an all you can eat buffet included. Ricky got stuck in, and got pissed.

hattons problems dont need celebrating.........

[mickey1975]

I've followed Hatton since day one and he wasn't like that at all when I saw him. It was pretty low key, in an Indian Restaurant with an all you can eat buffet included. Ricky got stuck in, and got pissed.

hattons problems dont need celebrating.........

He had Towers v Browne in Hull that night, the function was at dinner time. He looked fine on Sky! Eating Indians and getting paid thousands of pounds for talking isn't a big problem.

[mfc_se15]

Whilst AJ prob has a lot more depth than people give him credit for, I think it's a tad premature to do these circuits unless your a world champion and a veteran of some great nights of the sport.

I'm sure it'll be a success because he has cross-over appeal as a big hitting heavy.

Agree. Personally I'd go further I only really would be interesting in going to one of these if the person is retired I think. Same with the new tendency of bringing out autobiographies early doors. I do get it that they need to strike whilst the iron is hot and they've got mass appeal but for me I'd like to read their book/listen to them speak when their career is over and they can say what they want and talk about it from start to finish.

[mickey1975]

Hattons early career book was much better than his post career book! He got sued for it mind, and it was pulped...

[jamesmcdonnell]

Next up for us is in early April Bowe Tucker and Witherspoon on the same night.

That sounds like an interesting night. I love to watch Witherspoon but, as a speaker, like Tyson, Holyfield, Holmes et al, I think I've probably heard everything he has to say. Bowe on the other hand is a yahoo and will be very entertaining, and Tucker is interesting because he still has his marbles, is very well spoken and, publicity-wise, hasn't been over exposed at all. How much will that one be?

Joshua, I couldn't be paid to attend.

Is Bowe with it enough for this? Last time I heard him speak he sounded properly whacked out, and was slurring his words terribly as well.

[Parson Cross]

Tuan,
Its £65 including meal and photograph.

[Tuan_Jim]

Next up for us is in early April Bowe Tucker and Witherspoon on the same night.

That sounds like an interesting night. I love to watch Witherspoon but, as a speaker, like Tyson, Holyfield, Holmes et al, I think I've probably heard everything he has to say. Bowe on the other hand is a yahoo and will be very entertaining, and Tucker is interesting because he still has his marbles, is very well spoken and, publicity-wise, hasn't been over exposed at all. How much will that one be?

Joshua, I couldn't be paid to attend.

Is Bowe with it enough for this? Last time I heard him speak he sounded properly whacked out, and was slurring his words terribly as well.

He slurs his words but his logic and thought pattern seem to be the same. He was always a loon, Ray Mercer shared a room with him in the 88 Olympics and had to move out to get away from him.