Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:01
I find him completely facicious and unlikable whenever he opens his mouth.
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Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:02
Fastcar just pretty much confirmed it's Whyte in April if Wilder won't accept his terms. Wilder obviously wants to hold fire on negotiations until after Fury.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:03
No need to say sorry mate, opinions are what it’s all about.smiling assassin wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 17:57Sorry mate don't agree with ya. Price had PoV looking uncomfortable had PoV was in top during most of that fight. Fury stands him on his head and Wilder levels him out. Only my opinion though matelillywhite14 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 17:53 Fury & Wilder can talk all they want. Another cleared out they never fancied.
Joshua is learning and becoming someone who’ll switch them both off
Price caught him once yet lost every round. Povetkin gives Wilder and Fury hell. It would be a close call with both imo.
I think Joshua stops them both.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:03
If it weren't a Championship fight I definitely would've stopped it on that 1st knockdown, so I definitely agree he was seriously hurt, but when it's THE BIG ONE, and the guy has fought his heart out, you gotta let him go if he wants to go. Especially when he has the history that Pov has as a fighter (never been stopped, got up 4 times against Wlad...all that)lillywhite14 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 17:56To be fair having seen the replay, you’re bang on.
He definitely has nothing to be ashamed of here. He fought his heart out.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:03
Do like Wyhte - he's like the anti AJ personality wise! Wouldn't it be great if AJ fights winner of Wilder/Fury, wins and then Wyhte beats him to take the lot!
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:04
Wasn't that impressed with Joshuas performance. The stoppage was great, but up until that point, he was struggling and let's be honest, as good as Povetkin is, he's seen better days. He's 39 years old and had a 2 stone odd weight deficit to compete against aswell as 8 inches in reach and 4/5 inches in height.
Also I think it should have been stopped after the first knockdown. Povetkin was completely out of it and could barely. He looked like a piss head struggling to get to his feet up against the ropes.
Also I think it should have been stopped after the first knockdown. Povetkin was completely out of it and could barely. He looked like a piss head struggling to get to his feet up against the ropes.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:05
handsofstone wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:00 Superb in the end from Joshua, took a while but got there in the end with a worldy of a stoppage, I'm not usually as critical of Sky as most but they were awful tonight, I had Povetkin 2 rounds up, he was landing the bigger shots clean, right hands ove the top, left hooks followed up the left uppercut through the middle of Joshua's guard, he looked as good as he had in a while, fast sharp and looked pretty explosive at times, Joshua took too long to get going, barely threw the right hand and always looked open to Povetkin's attacks
Credit where credits due though, once he rocked Povetkin with that right hand in the 7th, he looked back to his destructive best, Povetkin done well to get up from the first KD, his legs looked like they wouldn't rise but when they did, Joshua took care of business
All in all a poor performance from Joshua but a great KO, hats off to Povetkin
It was like a switch wasn't it ?
One minute AJ looking a flat-footed uncertain 'rich man's Frank Bruno' then - suddenly the confidence flowed and so did the punches.
I hope Pov retires - I kinda like him, but then the drugs issue conflicts things -easier if he just buggers off with his career, health and money.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:06
I dunno, to be fair the undercard was completely unmemorable so not surprising Joshua didn’t remember.Michael1988 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:01 “Who else was on the undercard?”
Was that a dig from AJ to Eddie? I’m maybe reading too much into it
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:07
I don’t disagree with a lot of that, but he’s technically a much better than a lot of fighters at the top end of the division. And he clearly still has skills. He’d still be a real mightmare for a lot of guys.Nondescript wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:04 Wasn't that impressed with Joshuas performance. The stoppage was great, but up until that point, he was struggling and let's be honest, as good as Povetkin is, he's seen better days. He's 39 years old and had a 2 stone odd weight deficit to compete against aswell as 8 inches in reach and 4/5 inches in height.
Also I think it should have been stopped after the first knockdown. Povetkin was completely out of it and could barely. He looked like a piss head struggling to get to his feet up against the ropes.
I disagree completely with the second paragraph though.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:12
Fury from what we've seen of him so far in his comeback would struggle with PoV but a fully tuned up Fury I think has a comfortable night. Wilder would look shit until he lands a bomb then it's over. Against Joshua who knows I just see both of them beating him. One thing I think we will agree with though is that Joshua against either fighter will be massivelillywhite14 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:03No need to say sorry mate, opinions are what it’s all about.smiling assassin wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 17:57Sorry mate don't agree with ya. Price had PoV looking uncomfortable had PoV was in top during most of that fight. Fury stands him on his head and Wilder levels him out. Only my opinion though matelillywhite14 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 17:53 Fury & Wilder can talk all they want. Another cleared out they never fancied.
Joshua is learning and becoming someone who’ll switch them both off
Price caught him once yet lost every round. Povetkin gives Wilder and Fury hell. It would be a close call with both imo.
I think Joshua stops them both.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:14
Again I feel slightly robbed - not often I sit back and think it was worth it
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:15
Povetkin would arguably best everyone else in the division.Covfefe wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:07I don’t disagree with a lot of that, but he’s technically a much better than a lot of fighters at the top end of the division. And he clearly still has skills. He’d still be a real mightmare for a lot of guys.Nondescript wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:04 Wasn't that impressed with Joshuas performance. The stoppage was great, but up until that point, he was struggling and let's be honest, as good as Povetkin is, he's seen better days. He's 39 years old and had a 2 stone odd weight deficit to compete against aswell as 8 inches in reach and 4/5 inches in height.
Also I think it should have been stopped after the first knockdown. Povetkin was completely out of it and could barely. He looked like a piss head struggling to get to his feet up against the ropes.
I disagree completely with the second paragraph though.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:16
Yeah I feel you. I think Povetkins height actually whilst going against him, also worked for him aswell somewhat (despite what I said in my previous post) he was able to slip and roll under the jab and then repeatedly doubling up on that left hook which was landing nicely and also occasionally missing by inches.Covfefe wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:07I don’t disagree with a lot of that, but he’s technically a much better than a lot of fighters at the top end of the division. And he clearly still has skills. He’d still be a real mightmare for a lot of guys.Nondescript wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:04 Wasn't that impressed with Joshuas performance. The stoppage was great, but up until that point, he was struggling and let's be honest, as good as Povetkin is, he's seen better days. He's 39 years old and had a 2 stone odd weight deficit to compete against aswell as 8 inches in reach and 4/5 inches in height.
Also I think it should have been stopped after the first knockdown. Povetkin was completely out of it and could barely. He looked like a piss head struggling to get to his feet up against the ropes.
I disagree completely with the second paragraph though.
Wilder is straight up and thus will be an easier target to land on. Fury at his best with his movement gives Joshua some problems though I think.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:17
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:18
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:18
Had Pov 4-2 before that round. Froch’s scorecard was horrible. As was the actual judges cards. AJ did Pov a favour ending it early. Good TKO win but came with a poor performance.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:20
This has strengthened my feeling that Wilder beats them all, so long as he doesn't get clipped...
Wilder's a numbers game for me: I think he has a minority chance of losing to every decent heavy, but his athleticism stacks those odds in his favour. I'd never bet on him to beat Joshua and Fury multiple times each, but in one-offs I make him the tentative favourite.
Wilder's a numbers game for me: I think he has a minority chance of losing to every decent heavy, but his athleticism stacks those odds in his favour. I'd never bet on him to beat Joshua and Fury multiple times each, but in one-offs I make him the tentative favourite.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:20
He was definitely reaching to have given AJ the 3rd. That was a clear Povetkin round.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:18 Had Pov 4-2 before that round. Froch’s scorecard was horrible. As was the actual judges cards. AJ did Pov a favour ending it early. Good TKO win but came with a poor performance.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:20
A few years ago maybe, I think Wilder has enough now to climb off the canvas and stop him late on and I think Fury would beat him on points too. Would love to see him fight Whyte.lillywhite14 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:15Povetkin would arguably best everyone else in the division.Covfefe wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:07I don’t disagree with a lot of that, but he’s technically a much better than a lot of fighters at the top end of the division. And he clearly still has skills. He’d still be a real mightmare for a lot of guys.Nondescript wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:04 Wasn't that impressed with Joshuas performance. The stoppage was great, but up until that point, he was struggling and let's be honest, as good as Povetkin is, he's seen better days. He's 39 years old and had a 2 stone odd weight deficit to compete against aswell as 8 inches in reach and 4/5 inches in height.
Also I think it should have been stopped after the first knockdown. Povetkin was completely out of it and could barely. He looked like a piss head struggling to get to his feet up against the ropes.
I disagree completely with the second paragraph though.
He’d do a number on the likes of Parker though.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:21
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:21
I 100% agree with your initial statement, it’s just Joshua always has come across as on the ball wherever his name has been linked- i.e undercards of his showsBoxerbeetle wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:06I dunno, to be fair the undercard was completely unmemorable so not surprising Joshua didn’t remember.Michael1988 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:01 “Who else was on the undercard?”
Was that a dig from AJ to Eddie? I’m maybe reading too much into it
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:22
Early on I thought Mendy was trying to wear him down to come on strong late on but apart from a minute in the eleventh it just never came. Not sure why you’d come to throw so little.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:23
BS had Povetkin take round 1, 3, 4, 5gilgamesh wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:20He was definitely reaching to have given AJ the 3rd. That was a clear Povetkin round.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:18 Had Pov 4-2 before that round. Froch’s scorecard was horrible. As was the actual judges cards. AJ did Pov a favour ending it early. Good TKO win but came with a poor performance.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:23
The third was a Povetkin round, AJ just looked more comfortable with what Povetkin was doing by the end, not sure how he could have won it on the cards.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:23BS had Povetkin take round 1, 3, 4, 5gilgamesh wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:20He was definitely reaching to have given AJ the 3rd. That was a clear Povetkin round.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑22 Sep 2018, 18:18 Had Pov 4-2 before that round. Froch’s scorecard was horrible. As was the actual judges cards. AJ did Pov a favour ending it early. Good TKO win but came with a poor performance.
Re: Round-by-Round: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - 22 September 2018
Posted: 22 Sep 2018, 18:24