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Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko - Heavyweight Boxing Championship- Saturday 4/29
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Have you seen Fury lately?
lightskintwin
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LOL This is nonsense, how many American fans paid to watch A Filipino vs A Mexican. America respects Greatness.
I agree that America hasn't produced a good heavyweight and that largely has to do with increased recruiting and popularity of College Basketball and Football, NBA and NFL, and decreased popularity of Boxing, The War on Drugs and Prison Industrial Complex.
They'll stay away from Fury. They'll either rematch with Wlad or try and make a huge US fight with Wilder.
BLOODED_hands
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Onto Canelo v Chavez next weekend, GAF!
Awesome fight today. Props to both Joshua and Klitschko!
Awesome fight today. Props to both Joshua and Klitschko!
Morgan Blackhand
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This was the most entertaining boxing fight I've seen in years. Waiting for Joshua vs Fury now.
He started training this month and seems determined to overcome his mental illness and get back in shape again.
He'll probably need a tune-up fight though.
wolfwolfwolf
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Have another.
That's the one. Wlad must be an inch taller after that uppercut.
Joshua already said America isn't his thing
This never stopped white people in the past.
And fuck the US anyway for ignoring the sport, this year has been phenominal​, providing the kind of action fights and best vs best matchups folks say don't exist.
But it's not heavyweight. Ffs.
But the Pac-Mayweater fight broke records.
lightskintwin
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No he didn't. He said he wants to come to America and become a star here.
Boy Wander
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Joshua vs Wilder would make a fuck ton more money in the UK than it ever would in the US. If it happens, it'll be in the UK.
Baleoce
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The fifth though.... jesus. And Joshua completely went all in in that round, but.... expected to finish it, and was on the defensive and could barely raise his arms for the rest of the round when he realised that Vlad still had it in the tank. Which led to Josh getting downed because he had nothing left, and then it somehow settled (which Josh wanted/needed) until the 11th and then somehow he came out again like a man possessed, like he was back in the 5th and took him down once and again until the ref called it. I guess that's what 14 years age gap will do to you... But I have to be honest. I didn't know which way that would go at one point. I was second guessing myself..
At one point I was thinking, Joshua has busted his tank too soon. Then I thought, Vlad is used to going the distance, and has done it regularly over his career, so it's not new ground for him. So he was going to play it out on points, because on the card he was up by one at the 10th. But then at one point in about the 9th or 10th I noticed Joshua had got his footing back, and regained his stamina. Completely renewed.. Like I say, that 14 year difference has something to say for it.. God damn, even though i watche it live, I would love to see a replay..
At one point I was thinking, Joshua has busted his tank too soon. Then I thought, Vlad is used to going the distance, and has done it regularly over his career, so it's not new ground for him. So he was going to play it out on points, because on the card he was up by one at the 10th. But then at one point in about the 9th or 10th I noticed Joshua had got his footing back, and regained his stamina. Completely renewed.. Like I say, that 14 year difference has something to say for it.. God damn, even though i watche it live, I would love to see a replay..
I believe he recently spoke out against it because the scene in the UK is better.
Hate the guy but hope he recovers.
If there was something that killed boxing's chance to rebuild momentum...
It was a interview. He said it use to be his dream to have a big fight in the US, but it isn't now. He said he has no need to fight in the US when you can get 90k at Wembley in UK.
Good, give us Spence vs Brook for free too.
lightskintwin
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Really? The two most popular boxers fighting each other will transcend conventions. People in general will watch something outside of what they'd normally watch if it's the biggest event of all time even if it's out of curiosity. LOL
I don't blame him, he shouldn't when there's no American Heavyweight that has any leverage.
Another amazing matchup. I honestly can't figure out who I have for that one.
That uppercut man... it's a wonder that he's still standing after that.
lightskintwin
Banned
That was the best, I've ever seen Wlad take a punch.
Lewis uppercut against (the better) Klitschko?
Baleoce
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Mate, if that's the first time you've bought a boxing match, you should play the lottery this weekend.
No doubt, the Fury fight was a wakeup call for him and he looked a ton better there than he did back then.
That fight probably did more harm than good lol
lightskintwin
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Y'know what, you're right and I shouldn't be so hard on Joshua. And after all it's said and done, despite his inexperience he was capable of dealing with adversity and throwing himself out and stay composed enough to Knock out a future Hall of Famer in later rounds he's never even had to fight in. Overall a great learning experience for him.
When was that? I was 8 when Lennox retired....
That may be true, but I think Fury also had a much better fight plan.
I mean, you grow by facing new, tough challenges.
Yes, he didn't always look amazing, but on the other hand he came back from two very tough spots, he showed that he is able to go the distance and use his energy smartly. Mental fortitude is important.
Here's how I had the first 10 rounds scored:
Joshua - 94
Klitschko - 93
Very surprising from Joshua still having that amazing round 11 within him after looking like he'd spent most of his fuel. Fight of the Year so far.
...and one last gif
1. 10-9
2. 9-10
3. 10-9
4. 10-9
5. 9-8
6. 8-10
7. 9-10
8. 9-10
9. 10-9
10. 10-9
2. 9-10
3. 10-9
4. 10-9
5. 9-8
6. 8-10
7. 9-10
8. 9-10
9. 10-9
10. 10-9
Joshua - 94
Klitschko - 93
Very surprising from Joshua still having that amazing round 11 within him after looking like he'd spent most of his fuel. Fight of the Year so far.
...and one last gif
Baleoce
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If it went to the scorecards after the 12th I think Vlad would have had a very good chance at winning that fight. But I think that's pretty much why Joshua came out in the 11th like he did. It was like a replay of the 5th, which is insane.
Mad he still lives there
lightskintwin
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True, but I think Wlad was ready to be put out to pasture despite him looking much better than he did in the Fury bout. Given Joshua's size and youth, I figured he'd take the old man out if his potential for greatness was as high as I thought it was. Perhaps that's too harsh. I don't know, we'll find out in the future.
Baleoce
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The bit that stands out to me overall in that fight was after the knockdown in the 5th when Joshua was knackered and out of stamina, and it came to a point where they were trading blows and dead men standing... I don't think I'll forget that xD It was literally like something out of a film.
Jest Chillin
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Boxing isn't dead in the US but most of the popularity in the US lies in the lower weight classes. Probably because there hasn't been great US champs in the heavier weight classes for awhile.
Zvonimir Boban
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Can't argue with that tbh, all of his most marketable fights are against British boxers. He'll make more money staying here and letting any American heavyweights come to him.
anderyoung
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Much respect for Klitchko but finally glad the reign of the brothers is finally over. The heavyweight division will finally be exciting to watch again.
Spuck-uk
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I was talking about heavyweights, but lol at the bolded anyway.
PodcastFips
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I'm still amazed by the fact that Joshua recovered from Klitschko's right in the 6th round. No way man. That was probably the moment that turned the fight mentally.
lightskintwin
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Hey, Vitali was much more exciting to watch than his brother. Matter of fact if it was Vlad that suffered the back injuries and had to stay out of Boxing, and Vitali that united all the belts and dominated, I think the Heavyweight division would've been in much better condition as a glamour division in America.
lightskintwin
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What's lol worthy. Pacquaio vs Marquez has always did big business here. Pacquaio became a big star in AMERICA. A Filipino. Historically, America has dominated Heavyweights.
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