joshua v Butlin - I wouldn't bet on it !!!
Posted: 26 Oct 2013, 05:33
I have absolutely no doubt that if Joshua wants to - he could stop Butlin in under a minute especially if he goes to the body. And don't get me wrong, Butlin will come to try to last as long as possible and he'll psyche himself up in the dressing room. It doesn't get away from the fact that the fight will end when Joshua or his corner decide it's time.
So if Joshua was intent on going out and simply winning as soon as possible a first round stoppage would be a good bet. But from a punters point of view, we don't know how they're going to play it. Will they think that another 1st round blow out would do nobody any good, and that a few rounds with an impressive finish would be better all round ?? Who knows .
Personally I think Joshua will take it steady in the first and the fight/Butlin will look so bad that he'll be told to get it done in the second round- but I wouldn't put money on it !!!!!
So if Joshua was intent on going out and simply winning as soon as possible a first round stoppage would be a good bet. But from a punters point of view, we don't know how they're going to play it. Will they think that another 1st round blow out would do nobody any good, and that a few rounds with an impressive finish would be better all round ?? Who knows .
Personally I think Joshua will take it steady in the first and the fight/Butlin will look so bad that he'll be told to get it done in the second round- but I wouldn't put money on it !!!!!