Boxing

orly said:
Really? I'd say he goes into a fight with both Wilder and Fury at considerably less than a 50% chance.

Martin - the title holder, let's not forget, with 23 wins and a draw from 24 fights and 88% of stoppages - is a 9/2 shot. That's a decent price I think
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If he fought either tomorrow he'd be in trouble, but I don't rate Wilder as much as some seem to. Can see them crossing paths in maybe 12 months time
 
Probably a good idea from Hearn to take Joshua down the path of least resistance to a 'world' title (although let's be honest, Martin really is a big a 'Paper Champ' as they come).

But he's a big unit and a southpaw at that, so he could still offer Joshua some problems, especially if Joshua's defensive frailties against Whyte is anything to go by. Will be interesting to see how Joshua's chin holds up if he gets caught from a big left hook / cross. Whyte has already proven he can be wobbled.

Win this and I reckon we'll see Joshua in a couple of 'preferable' mandatory defences this side of Xmas before a big unification in 2017 with Wilder / Fury (if they still hold their belts), and no doubt Haye will be sniffing around too
 
Walken said:
Lomachenko vs walters signed apparently, loma doesnt mess around, basically learning the pro game exclusively from the top tier
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Quality fight . Some very decent fights being made so far this year. Roman gonzalez is on the GGG undercard vs McWilliams Arroyo as well . Add these to Thurman v porter , Ramirez v Abraham , AJ v Martin 2016 could be a good year .
 
l4toffee said:
Quality fight . Some very decent fights being made so far this year. Roman gonzalez is on the GGG undercard vs McWilliams Arroyo as well . Add these to Thurman v porter , Ramirez v Abraham , AJ v Martin 2016 could be a good year .
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Ya heard that about gonzalez.cracking fighter.hopefully him and inoue get it on in the near future.
 
jal123 said:
http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/...deaux-calls-cowards-carl-frampton-scott-quigg

Probably been mentioned in here as I've just noticed it was from about 2 weeks ago, but even though he's got about as much chance as me at least Jazza hasn't swerved him like the other two.

Surely the winner of the Quigg v Frampton fight has to fight rigo next? Be a belter.
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"Champion in recess" seriously like.how many more different titles will they come up with.boxings biggest achilles heel.should be the same as mma.one divison one champion.
Didnt realise rigo is as old as he is.bit like ggg needs to be getting some big fights and paydays soon.
 
bluebrotha77 said:
Ya pity the featherweight and lightweight doesnt get as much exposure as the other divisons.couple of cracking fighters in them divisons.
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they are probably the most competitive divisions but as you say they don't get much exposure . Though HBO showing Gonzalez and the fact they keep putting him on golovkin undercards shows the interest is there.
 
orly said:
Really? I'd say he goes into a fight with both Wilder and Fury at considerably less than a 50% chance.

Martin - the title holder, let's not forget, with 23 wins and a draw from 24 fights and 88% of stoppages - is a 9/2 shot. That's a decent price I think
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Wilder and fury aren't great technically. Joshua is faster with better movement than both.

I wouldn't let the Wlad win fool you with Fury. Wlad was made for him with his limited range of punches.

The only thing either has on him is experience.
 

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