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Charles martin surrendered the belt and got his payday for Haymon to get his hands on a piece of Joshua who is FAR more sellable than martin - today Joshua signs long term deal with Showtime where of course we know Haymon owns SHowtime boxing head Steve Espinoza - Looks like Joshua is going to be protected and built up to be an American star - Hearn making the secret deal with shadow partner Haymon to be part of Joshua looks like what has happened -

Considering Joshua still has less than 20 Professional fights I wouldn't criticize him much. I've seen a lot of fighters protected way harder, much deeper into their careers.

His opposition has been solid for 16 fights and I don't view him as fighter who has been protected. I think he was matched respectably for the stages of his career he was at, and it just so happened that he was suddenly put into a world title fight because a great opportunity came to win a belt.

Giving an honest opinion doesn't mean you're kissing a guys ass. How were we supposed to know you were joking? Sarcasm often doesn't come across in the written word.

crusader wrote:His opposition has been solid for 16 fights and I don't view him as fighter who has been protected. I think he was matched respectably for the stages of his career he was at, and it just so happened that he was suddenly put into a world title fight because a great opportunity came to win a belt.

Agree completely but having that title now opens them up to criticism if they do match him softly. I don't expect him to matched that softly though, I really think they believe in him and think he'll be number one.