What I take from that quote is win or lose wlad is going to end up training Joshua.
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What I take from that quote is win or lose wlad is going to end up training Joshua.
Always nice when you don't have to wake up in the middle of the night to watch a proper boxing fight.
Joshua within 6 rounds is a cert.
Have you put money on this?
In fairness to Hearn, that kind of dross was the regular standard for a few years in the UK before he came around.
Just watching a rerun of Klitschko: Behind the Ropes. He's an intelligent, likeable guy. Quite humble too.
Lots of similarities between Joshua and Klitschko in terms of personality.
It's fairly rare where you have two decent guys and respect, rather than trash talking, faux or otherwise. Will be intriguing.
If you've got time it's worth watching the BBC documentary on Joshua from the other night. Was a good watch.
Have tickets for this and can't wait to go!!! fully into the hype now.
I also went to one of Joshua fights at o2 last year and his support is amazing, such raw expression of violence!
Am placing my bet for Joshua to win it in the 4th.
I also went to one of Joshua fights at o2 last year and his support is amazing, such raw expression of violence!
Am placing my bet for Joshua to win it in the 4th.
He and Joshua and very respectful of each other.
Yeah, a colleague was going on about it. Might try and dig it out on iplayer.
Just saw these dudes at the conference. Both look like giants when next to me (I'm only 5ft.7 
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What time is the fight going to start on Saturday?
).What time is the fight going to start on Saturday?
Love both Klitschkos, they're great guys, can't wait for the fight.
Both are an anti-thesis to what some shit pleb like Haye or Chisora are.
Both are an anti-thesis to what some shit pleb like Haye or Chisora are.
Klitschko looks in amazing shape. Most ripped he's ever been in modern times?
Yh he looks very lean. Given their height and reach is almost identical, did he need to pack on almost an extra stone? I doubt his punch power is that dissimilar to Wlad's
Weigh-in was a mess, introducing Joshua while Klitchko was on the scale. Klitchko is in tremendous shape tho.
You mean to win it in 4th or inside the 4 rounds?
I can see Joshua playing with Klit for a few rounds before putting him to sleep.
What time will the main event be on?
Usually between 10-11ish depending on how long the prelims last
I'd be wary of Klitchko's counter punching abilities, especially since Joshua has tendencies to get carried away and overextend when sending that straight right. But I'm sure he worked on that with his coaches since Whyte bout.
Nah it will be 10pm sharp tomorrow due to transport reasons. They have a floater fight which will either be before or after the main event depending on the time. I think Hearn said the first round bell would go at 10.01 or 10.02pm.
I think we'll certainly see a better Klitschko than we saw against Fury. He had become displacement and a little disinterested. But I still think (hope) Joshua will have too much for him in the end, too quick, too strong.
Think it would be a close fight. Some of you are underestimating Wlad, I feel.
I think Fury made him look like that, rather than Wlad becoming disinterested. If he were disinterested at the time, I highly doubt he'd be so up for this fight two years on, regardless of the money involved.
Still, I'm hesistant to pick a winner, and still have no preference. I just want to see a good fight, as I've a lot of respect for how both fighters handle themselves.
He had half a decade of fighting no bodies, and probably thought he would steamroll Fury too. Fury was a better fighter than those he had fought recently, but he wasn't good enough to make Klitschko look as bad as he did on his own. Klitschko looked as though he had absolutely no game plan whatsoever.
Agreed on that. It's nice to see a build up to a fight without the handbags coming out.
Really? I think it's been very dull. Nobody dressed up as Batman at all.
Wlad on points.
I just put a fiver on both men to be knocked down and Wlad on points. 40/1.
Tough to call this one. It will be over before 6th IMO, not sure who'll win it. Tho I think 2 years of not fighting with take it's toll on Klitchko.
Doesn't need to be.
I hope Joshua embarrasses him simply for the shady unsportsman-like shite he pulled vs Fury with dodgy sponge ring surface and his stupid USB prediction. What a tool he has become.
Think this will be the first fight I will pay for. Always found the Sky Box Office streams to be ropey, so about time I pay for a fight that I want to watch. Will be bizarre watching it on tv, in HD, with no buffering
He's been doing that throughout his entire career. Making opponents come to him, box on some odd sponge ring surfaces, he was choosing gloves for them to wear etc. But the worst of all is that them ref's kept allowing him to break the rules and lean on the opponents, make them carry his weight and often tossing them as well. Hit, clinch, lean on was his favourite tactics.
Match against Povetkin was probably the most disgusting obvious cheating from any champion I've seen in a while. He should have had a point deducted in every round and DQ'd.
Definitely having a couple of bets on this because nothing would surprise me in this one. Joshua could tear through him early or inside the first 5-6. Klitschko could put on a technical masterclass and win a decision. Joshua could have his stamina exposed and get finished late on or could pull it out of the bag late on. Just can't call this one even if I am ever so slightly leaning towards Joshua winning. So far I've took a punt on:
Joshua in Round 6 12/1
Wlad in Round 11 51/1
Joshua inside 60 seconds 51/1
And a completely random bet of Campbell, Quigg, Kelly and Cordina all to win on points at something like 80/1. Close to no confidence in any of those coming in but always makes things a bit more fun sticking a couple of quid on some ridiculous outside bets.
Joshua in Round 6 12/1
Wlad in Round 11 51/1
Joshua inside 60 seconds 51/1
And a completely random bet of Campbell, Quigg, Kelly and Cordina all to win on points at something like 80/1. Close to no confidence in any of those coming in but always makes things a bit more fun sticking a couple of quid on some ridiculous outside bets.
Ooooh interesting!
What about Vlad winning on points and people getting their "eee woz wobed " line out?
Vlad by ko or twisted ankle for me
Nothing quite like the big fight feel of a heavyweight clash.
Come on Wladdd
Come on Wladdd