The RedCafe Boxing Thread

Fracture90 said:
Joshua gotta shed some muscle, lean to pace himself, get some coach to help him with left jab and head movement and he'll be dominant for years.
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I thought his mistake was getting sloppy going for the kill early on, he ate a big shot that gave him minor concussion and he was wobbling all over the place. When he hurt Vlad the second time he was much more composed and calculated. I thought that was fantastic from him as he seem to learn from his earlier mistake.
 
Brilliant comeback, thought he was done after the 6th
 
I know the weights are a bit different - but I'd love Bellew to be knocked out by AJ. Suppose he's too small times for him.
 
Oh FFS, can't we just have one major sporting event that doesn't use that shitty overplayed White Stripes song?
 
Wlad should call it quits after that. He's 41 and is one of the best ever in terms of longevity. Nothing left to prove imo.
 
Question for anyone - you reckon Joshua genuinely out on his feet and recovering just to stay in it, or was he recovering and anticipating the last few rounds to take it to Wlad?
 
Revan said:
This match has made Joshua unstoppable in a weak division. He had the power but today he learned how to endure power, how to not give up and how to box after the seventh run.

Cannot see anyone defeating him for a long time.
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Wilder will beat him on points if it happens
 
Tommy said:
Wilder will set ludicrous demands & the fight won't happen. Fury is more likely, and honestly, would be the better fight if he can find that same level of motivation he had before the Wlad fight.

Real shame how trash the HW division actually is.
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Obviously I'd rather see Fury back but I'm not counting on it.

Thank god this didn't go the distance, looking at those judges' cards.
 
Finally a big hype fight that lives up to it. Best fight I've ever watched. Also the Hearnes are such annoying crook cnuts. I wish after the fight the loser gets to beat them up.
 
Classical Mechanic said:
I thought his mistake was getting sloppy going for the kill early on, he ate a big shot that gave him minor concussion and he was wobbling all over the place. When he hurt Vlad the second time he was much more composed and calculated. I thought that was fantastic from him as he seem to learn from his earlier mistake.
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That's all due to his lack of experience in big fights against serious opponents.

But like you said, he paced himself the 2nd time.
 
Fracture90 said:
He started going for it hence I commented that Klitchko's showing heart for the first time in his career, but then he suddenly decided to go for points.
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Cannot blame him. He was leading by 2-3 points, while being 14 years older. It was totally rational to try to go slowly and get the fight in points. He is 41, for Gosh sake.

I get no-one believed that Joshua was still able to punch that hard.

Have only respect for Klitschko and what he has done in his career. But time for him to give up, there is no way that he can do anything on the second match.
 
Yeah, Joshua will revive the division. Exhilarating fighter and such a likeable personality to boot
 
Revan said:
Cannot blame him. He was leading by 2-3 points, while being 14 years older. It was totally rational to try to go slowly and get the fight in points. He is 41, for Gosh sake.

I get no-one believed that Joshua was still able to punch that hard.

Have only respect for Klitschko and what he has done in his career. But time for him to give up, there is no way that he can do anything on the second match.
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Nah mate, cards all had Joshua up, Klitchko couldn't expect to win on points in London, fighting against young English talent especially after we was knockdown in 5th.
 
Rematch needs to happen. One last final battle.

Let Fury first face a easier fighter to get back into things.
 
The respect Joshua shows for Wlad is great and a refreshing change. It's so much better than a tool like Chisora slapping and spitting at people.

Joshua's going to be an absolute star if he keeps going like this. America is calling.
 
Raoul said:
Wlad should call it quits after that. He's 41 and is one of the best ever in terms of longevity. Nothing left to prove imo.
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It's not hurt his reputation or his legacy. The fact he's still in there and taking a boxer like Joshua as far as he did at 41 is only a positive thing for him.
 
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