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kbackup408 wrote:

Killer Blow wrote:Nah. Pulev, Parker and Stiverne are the only acceptable fights.

to be brutally honest I think only Stiverne out of those 3 tickle my taste buds, Pulev is a human punching bag and Parker like Hughie is still green

Stivern got dropped by Rossy in his last fight, it'd likely be anyother Kevin Johnson fight.

Rossy isn't even a big puncher.

keithmoonhangover wrote:

asdfjkl wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:
And you think those two things will stop him from saying yes to a Joshua fight? Don't be daft.

Hughie is financially independ and only 21 or so years old "ducking" in that situation isn't that odd.

Peter wanted him to be the youngest world champion ever, which he can't be, but that is an indication. Also, Hughie really struggled with motivation in his last fight and a few others. Maybe it's time for him to roll the dice. We shall see.

In fairness, neither Hughie or Joshua are the finished article.

I don't think motivation was an issue at all, he was ill.

What I hate is this nationalist crap. Prioritising 'domestic blockbusters' (LOL) like Hughie and Price over real fights like Pulev. Pulev has one of the best resumes out of active heavyweights, it shouldn't be hard to sell that fight.

Killer Blow wrote:What I hate is this nationalist crap. Prioritising 'domestic blockbusters' (LOL) like Hughie and Price over real fights like Pulev. Pulev has one of the best resumes out of active heavyweights, it shouldn't be hard to sell that fight.

Especially for the UK crowd after his win over Chisora.

But the "domestic blockbuster" route still probably gives bigger reward for risk.

BitPlayer wrote:I don't think motivation was an issue at all, he was ill.

Watch the fight back. Hughie says between rounds that he's just not feeling it - or words to that effect.

keithmoonhangover wrote:

BitPlayer wrote:I don't think motivation was an issue at all, he was ill.

Watch the fight back. Hughie says between rounds that he's just not feeling it - or words to that effect.

I remember him saying stuff like tht but I'm pretty sure he was refering to his illness.

BitPlayer wrote:

keithmoonhangover wrote:

BitPlayer wrote:I don't think motivation was an issue at all, he was ill.

Watch the fight back. Hughie says between rounds that he's just not feeling it - or words to that effect.

I remember him saying stuff like tht but I'm pretty sure he was refering to his illness.

I'm sure it was a motivation thing. 100%.

After reading these posts I figured out one thing.. Most people on these forums know jack shit about boxing..

daviddee wrote:After reading these posts I figured out one thing.. Most people on these forums know jack poo about boxing..

Then please enlitghten us oh wise one.

keithmoonhangover wrote:

daviddee wrote:After reading these posts I figured out one thing.. Most people on these forums know jack poo about boxing..

Then please enlitghten us oh wise one.

Why waste my time people are deluded..

Whether or not the fight happens, considering his career to date I can't see how HF is ready for Joshua yet. Yep AJ made a huge jump to get the title but he's shown he is at that level (considering the poor level that is), I'd see HF making that jump to be a bigger leap than AJ's. Also don't get why they'd let him risk getting pummelled by a big puncher this stage with so much time on his side and no signs there is anything that amazing going to happen in the next 2-3 years at title level.