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Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 14:28
by oogiebe
Multiple reports are that Michael Hunter will be confirmed on Tuesday to be facing Anthony Joshua as Miller's replacement.

I actually feel bad for AJ. This is certainly a big falloff from Miller and even Ortiz. I'm wondering if it'll be on TV rather than PPV in light of the competition.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 14:32
by lillywhite14
Fvck heavyweight boxing

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 14:35
by SAPFO
AJ needs to find himself some Irish or Mexican ancestry :OhYes:

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 14:38
by marvelous marv
Would rather see Chisora if Dillian said no.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 14:43
by lillywhite14
marvelous marv wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 14:38 Would rather see Chisora if Dillian said no.
Both shite. Joshua knocks them both out ASAP. Worst thing is, both are better than Hunter,

So shit

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 14:44
by Thomastearns
lillywhite14 wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 14:32 Fvck heavyweight boxing
Think a few of us feel like that right now.

Still, I'll be watching Allen v Browne later.
At least one of them is definitely clean, and I hope he wins.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 14:48
by Tony1244
Pretty meh choice but it could be worse.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 14:52
by DrDuke
Why not? I'd say, Hunter will whip Fat Baby, he will be a more difficult opponent for Joshua.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:02
by Tony1244
Hunter is what Gil Clancy used to call a cutie. he may give Joshua trouble. Not with power but with hanging in there.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:17
by Perseus
Good for Hunter I guess.

Thanks to the stupidity of some other boxer a great opportunity just fell into his lap.
He's probably going to get a solid payday for the fight and if he represents himself well in defeat it will be great for his career going forward regardless of picking up another loss.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:19
by SenorPipino
The choice won't go over well.

He was a cruiserweight until last year.

Usyk can get away with it. But not a guy who lost to Usyk.

How did Hunter get so big so fast?

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:28
by dagilechia
it's the best possible choice.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:36
by SenorPipino
Any word on why Ortiz officially turned down the fight?

Hunter won't draw mosquitos in June.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:38
by Perseus
SenorPipino wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 15:19 The choice won't go over well.

He was a cruiserweight until last year.

Usyk can get away with it. But not a guy who lost to Usyk.

How did Hunter get so big so fast?
Based on his physique, I'm thinking he funneled money to McDonald's and/or Burger King to help increase his body mass.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:39
by Thomastearns
Perseus wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 15:17 Good for Hunter I guess.

Thanks to the stupidity of some other boxer a great opportunity just fell into his lap.
He's probably going to get a solid payday for the fight and if he represents himself well in defeat it will be great for his career going forward regardless of picking up another loss.
Yes, and it shouldn't derail the AJ / Wilder showdown that everyone in the world wants.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:54
by SenorPipino
What if he fails a test?

Who's left?

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:57
by evrenb
SenorPipino wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 15:54 What if he fails a test?

Who's left?

Canelo could step up? 🤔

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 15:57
by oogiebe
SenorPipino wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 15:54 What if he fails a test?

Who's left?
Joey Dawejko!!! :yay:

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 16:06
by SenorPipino
oogiebe wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 15:57 Joey Dawejko!!! :yay:
Good choice.

He's American like Hearn wants.

Physically, he doesn't look like he juices. So he'd be dependable.

Dawjeko hasn't been real successful lately but it's just a showcase bout for Joshua so competitiveness isn't important.

It would be kinda like Frazier-Stander. But with the challenger facing a major height handicap this time.

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 16:10
by Elpidiphor
lillywhite14 wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 14:43 Both shite. Joshua knocks them both out ASAP. Worst thing is, both are better than Hunter,

So poo
No they don't. Hunter is extremely skilled boxer for heavyweight division. Year, Joshua vs Ortiz would be better replacement but Hunter fight is defenitely bigger intrigue then other one-sided beatdown of Whyte or annihilation of Chisora. Anthony had never met fighter this such slick style as Hunter and it's unteresting to how he will handle that

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 16:12
by Elpidiphor
dagilechia wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 15:28 it's the best possible choice.
Totaly agree

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 20:14
by Best Coast
Hunter is too small. Should stay at cruiser!!

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 20 Apr 2019, 20:46
by KiwiRider
Ah well.
We all had to suffer through opponents like this during both Klitchco brothers reign.
It could be worse. Given who AJ has consecutively fought, one push over once in a while dosent bother me- just don't expect me to pay for it :shame:

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 21 Apr 2019, 00:28
by JOEY DAWEJKO
oogiebe wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 15:57 Joey Dawejko!!! :yay:
Hahahaha I wish!!! I would love to!

Re: Michael Hunter to be confirmed on Tuesday

Posted: 21 Apr 2019, 04:14
by DrDuke
Best Coast wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 20:14 Hunter is too small. Should stay at cruiser!!
Hunter isn't critically small and can box against big fellas. He has already proved that.