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    #31
    Originally posted by PRINCEKOOL View Post
    I don't think Anthony Joshua should focus too much on Tyson Fury 'Because? I honestly believe that Tyson Fury and his team, have never been enthusiastic to fight Anthony Joshua'.

    I would not be surprised in the slightest if Tyson Fury enters into radio silence, on the topic of Anthony Joshua in these next coming months 'It has always been in my opinion, Fury's most stylistically difficult fight outside of Oleksandr Uysk'.

    The fight as I have stated on other threads, is still one of the biggest fights 'That can be made in the sport, easily top-3 biggest overall boxing events that can happen in 2025. If people are really honest? Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury, even at this stage of their careers is a bigger and more historically significant fight than Dmitry Bivol vs Arthur Beterbiev I & II'.

    Tyson Fury, his hardcore fans and team 'Can no longer claim that Fury, is better than Joshua. There is no clear number 2 Heavyweight of this era, but? A debate and case can definitively be made for both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua for that number 2 ranking position'.

    At at this stage of each fighters careers, when you really analyse the fighters resumes and individual performances 'Tyson Fury really does not have any clear evidence to prove that he is the number 2 Heavyweight of this era'. Which I have recently highlighted, and spoken about in previous boxing discussions.

    There is now too much mounting evidence, where boxing analyst can clearly see that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua 'Are not miles apart in terms of ability. Anthony Joshua has numerous times beaten common opponents with Fury, in by far more impressive fashion. Anthony Joshua also in my opinion, over the 24 rounds he competed against Oleksandr Uysk? Joshua overall fought a more balance, and efficient fight in both contests'.

    The statistical comparisons between both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's efforts vs Oleksandr Uysk also tell this story 'And I will post them here below'.

    Note: Anthony Joshua over his two fights with Uysk, produced a work rate superior to Tyson Fury's 'Joshua threw 641 punches in the first fight, and then 492 punches in the rematch. Joshua's second fight with Uysk, showed that tactically? He was attempting to manage his pace more efficiently, which he did. But Uysk in response to this threw 712 punches. Out of all 4 Heavyweight titles fights vs both Fury and Joshua, Oleksandr Uysk produced his highest work rate vs Anthony Joshua II'.

    Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Uysk II 'I personally regard that fight, as the absolute peak version of Uysk. Uysk vs Joshua was throwing on average 300 + more punches than he did vs Tyson Fury I & II.

    And people need to factor this in? The highest amount of punches, Uysk landed on Anthony Joshua 'Was during their rematch. 170 Punches. The highest amount of punches Uysk landed on Tyson Fury, was 179 punches during their rematch. Oleksandr Uysk was also able to land 170 punches on Tyson Fury in their first fight'.

    Anthony Joshua in his two fights vs most likely a better version of Oleksandr Uysk 'Was never hurt anywhere near to the level that Tyson Fury was vs Oleksandr Uysk'.

    The only people sense who? Are criticising this match up, are predominantly hardcore Fury fans, and critics of Anthony Joshua. And the reason why they are very pessimistic and negative about the fight taking place, is because? They are extremely apprehensive of Anthony Joshua inflicting another loss of Tyson Fury's resume, which would actually be Fury's fourth consecutive loss in a row.

    Tyson Fury has lost his last three fights, Fury did not beat Francis Ngannou. 'And we have just witnessed him being beaten by Oleksandr Uysk twice back to back. Pushed around the ring, smashed up, and out boxed over the duration of 24 rounds of competitive action'.

    ​In my opinion, right now? From the high place that Tyson Fury once was, he is now in a worst career position than Anthony Joshua 'There may be people who attempt to disagree with this observation of mine. But I honestly believe Tyson Fury's reputation, and prestige as a Heavyweight fighter has been decreased way more than Joshua's since the beginning of 2023'.

    Anthony Joshua in comparison, since he was beaten by Oleksandr Uysk I & II twice back to back 'Has always been gaining momentum steadily, and then suddenly there was a dramatic spike in the statistics. When Anthony Joshua stepped up and defended the entire sport of boxing, from it's biggest existential threat of the century in Francis Ngannou'.

    People may attempt to play down, and discredit that victory 'And the seriousness of Francis Ngannou's threat, at that time in boxing history. But the facts of the matter are? Francis Ngannou beat Tyson Fury, who apparently was the then number 1 lineal world Heavyweight Champion'.

    Tyson Fury if he was the fighting man, he claims to be 'He really should of made the rematch vs Francis Ngannou II. This time beat Ngannou for real, and leave no doubt in the combat sports world. Of who the number 1 Heavyweight boxing Champion is on the entire planet'.

    But instead Tyson Fury, did not behave in this manner 'Fury showed zero incentive of re-matching Ngannou, therefore? I would not say that Tyson Fury damage the sport of boxing. Because what people must understand is, that Boxing is prizing fighting. It is not a elitist sport, where certain people are discriminated against and disallowed or prevented opportunities. Francis Ngannou as a great combat sports athlete and Champion, has every single right 'To compete in boxing, and regard himself as a boxer once he steps inside the ring'.

    Regardless, boxing as entity was calling out for it's defender 'A counter attack was imminent. There was much talk, excuses made and deliberation in the aftermath of Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury'.

    Many people in the wider combat sports world, were starting to believe that Francis Ngannou could beat all Heavyweight fighters 'They could not comprehend, or understand how this man could be hurt by a punch. Francis Ngannou in his entire combat sporting career, had never been hurt by a punch, kick, elbow or knee'.

    Francis Ngannou was being built up as being invulnerable to physical attacks, and having mass destructive power within his punches.

    Lets all be real and honest, there was much talk 'But no Heavyweight fighters, were stepping up to challenge Francis Ngannou. Tyson Fury did not greatly protest his performance, he did not call for the rematch, Deontay Wilder did not step to Francis Ngannou and neither did Oleksandr Uysk'.​

    Note: On March 8th 2024 'Anthony Joshua beat Francis Ngannou at his own game, Joshua confronted Ngannou head on in the area of his game where he is most effective and destructive. Anthony Joshua completely, obliterated and decimated Ngannou in this area. That is why the loss impacted him so severely, and I warned people before the fight? That potentially Francis Ngannou was going to suffer the worst lost of his entire combat sporting career, and that is precisely what happened'.

    Anthony Joshua not only defended the sport of boxing when he beat Francis Ngannou, he dramatically altered the fundamental universal paradigm that certain folk were accepting as reality. A Heavyweight boxer, has just obliterated one of the most formidable Champions in Mixed Martial Arts History.

    Such was the extreme of Joshua's victory it has sent shockwaves around the world 'Those shockwaves have altered the perception that fighters have of Ngannou. Whether Ngannou decides to continue in boxing or mixed martial arts, fighters are going to be confronting him differently now'.​​

    Tyson Fury did not damage the sport, with his inability to show a great Champions conduct 'What Fury did was damaged and for a brief moment in time devalued the Heavyweight Championship of the world'

    For the most part of sports history, there have only really been two global titles and feats of achievement 'That have dominated society, beyond just materialistic motives. And those titles are the Olympic title and the Heavyweight Boxing Championship of the world'.

    The Heavyweight boxing Championship of the World was 'Once upon a time, the greatest individual title. That any man could aloft'.

    To conclude: Dorian Yates was a Champion body builder 'Who has won six consecutive Mr Olympia titles. From the years of 1992 to 1997. When Yates first won The Mr Olympia title, he stated that he understood that he had conquered physical reality'.

    And that is precisely what the Heavyweight Boxing title represents on a fundamental level 'When you take away all the materialism, and sociological factors. That people believe are a part of nature, and competition. You will realize that great Champions and athletes in the applied field, what they are really doing is conquering aspects of physical reality. And specifically? The Heavyweight boxing title, has for the most part of mankind's history, has been regarded as the greatest individual title. That any individual man could aloft'.

    For a brief moment in time under Tyson Fury's reign in my opinion, the prestige of the Heavyweight title dropped 'To its lowest standard inside the boxing ring, that I think the sport has witnessed in this modern era. Tyson Fury was beaten by a novice Heavyweight boxer in Francis Ngannou, Fury never rematch Ngannou. And just left the sport to deal with the collateral damage, that had occurred as a consequence of such a performance'.

    Anthony Joshua was the fighter and former Champion, who stepped up and dealt with the collateral damage 'And confronted the threat of Francis Ngannou, not Tyson Fury. When the sport needed a defender, Anthony Joshua put himself in that position and behaved like a Champion'.

    If and when Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight is made 'Fury will be the favourite. But only with people who like making bets, that is it. In every other aspect of this matchup? Anthony Joshua will be the fighter, who the people on the street are backing and wanting to win. I am specifically referring to British Boxing, and potential even within the boxing community Worldwide'.

    Anthony Joshua may not be the favourite to win the actual fight, but people are going to want Joshua to win 'I don't think Tyson Fury, or his hardcore fans particular like that type of dynamic against Anthony Joshua'.

    It is a mega fight, easily top-3 biggest fights that can be made in 2025 'Two of the three Heavyweight Mountains of this era, potentially colliding in their highest ever jeopardy fight. Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is without a shadow of a doubt, the most historically significant Heavyweight match up that can be made outside of another Undisputed World Heavyweight title fight' etc.







    Is that you joshua?

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      #32
      Originally posted by niceyboo3 View Post

      There's only like 2 you can place over them definitely. That's Usyk and Dubois
      Yeah I agree to disagree
      Fughin autocorrect
      Last edited by MulaKO; 01-04-2025, 09:33 PM.

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        #33
        Originally posted by niceyboo3 View Post
        Why do people say meaningless? I guarantee the winner becomes top 4 or5.
        In a meaningless division

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          #34
          I don't think it's meaningless as at the moment, we cannot predict for sure who wins. I would say it is more meaningful now than it would’ve been a year ago when Fury was an unbeatable lineal champ, and Joshua was considered a loser. Now, after Usyk beat them both, these two guys have something to prove each other again, fighting for pride, not titles. I believe this one has a huge drama potential. At Ali vs. Frazier III there also were two fighters past their peak and without titles, but it was one of the most brutal and iconic battles in boxing history

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            #35
            Haha, looks like he is thinking of retiring soon and he is not even that old. No drive to avenge the KO loss to dubois. He is done. Fury didn't look too bad losing at the very least.

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              #36
              Originally posted by StephenM View Post
              This is a good fight. It's meaning, for those who don't understand, is that it answers the question of who is better between the two. And I'll remind everyone that Gatti vs Ward was meaningless all three times.
              Between the two losers?

              At one point, it was a fight to see who's the best HW of this era between Wilder, Joshua, and Fury. Today, we already know that person is Usyk. It is no longer even who is best British HW because that is Daniel Dubois. So, it might generate some interest in the UK and pure boxing fans to see if they are shot or who's style is better but the overall interest in the fight is only going to be a fraction of what it could have been a couple of years ago.

              Today, I am more interested in seeing where does Parker stand and is Bakole anything near what he claims to be? I am more interested in what the upcoming HW's can do once Usyk retires so I would be more interested in seeing Parker vs Fury and Bakole vs Joshua because there is a chance the one of these fighters could go on to capture the crown if they beat Joshua/Fury. I am more interested in seeing the growth of Moses and Fabio over the years. That is not to say Joshua vs Fury won't be competitive or interesting but just that there is no longer anything special in that fight over some of the other fights.

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                #37
                Originally posted by Zelda View Post


                It is no longer even who is best British HW because that is Daniel Dubois..
                Not necessarily. If Fury beats Joshua it would be up for debate who is the best Brit.

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by Andrew_red View Post
                  I don't think it's meaningless as at the moment, we cannot predict for sure who wins. I would say it is more meaningful now than it would’ve been a year ago when Fury was an unbeatable lineal champ, and Joshua was considered a loser. Now, after Usyk beat them both, these two guys have something to prove each other again, fighting for pride, not titles. I believe this one has a huge drama potential. At Ali vs. Frazier III there also were two fighters past their peak and without titles, but it was one of the most brutal and iconic battles in boxing history
                  Muhammad Ali was the Lineal and WBC World Heavyweight Champion, when he fought Joe Frazier for the third time 'But? I understand what you are saying, 1000%. Titles do not make fights, the fighters create the event and add to the prestige'.

                  Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua even though, they have both lost to Oleksandr Uysk I & II 'They are still the two biggest Heavyweight fighters globally in the sport by many miles. There are still millions of boxing fans, sports fans around the world intrigued and invested in their story. And we are entering into the conclusive stages of their careers, EVERYBODY will watch if and when they collide inside the boxing ring'.

                  People are trying their best to convince themselves, that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, are not the main characters or protagonist of this era 'I have stated this once before? If this Heavyweight boxing era, was made into a motion picture. Then Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are the main protagonist. Without those three fighters the movie, would not be a block buster hit'.

                  Note: Oleksandr Uysk is a great fighter, and he may be regarded as the best Heavyweight of this era but? He still is not the main character, his story does not define this Heavyweight era. Uysk is not the sole reason why the Heavyweight boxing division, since the retirement of Wladimir Kiltschko has been one of the best divisions in the sport in terms of competitiveness and theatre. The most definitive and influential, fighters of this Heavyweight era have been Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. Whether they have won or lost, they have been involved in all the catalytic events and fights of this era.

                  When Oleksandr Uysk entered into the Heavyweight Division, arguable Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder 'Were already outside of their peak form. All of those three Heavyweight Mountains, had pretty much already? Cleared out the division, collectively they had beaten all of their nearest competition'.

                  To conclude: If we once again revisit my movie analogy 'Oleksandr Uysk would be turning up in the last quater of this block buster movie. Rocky 1, Rocky 2, Rocky 3, Rocky 4 all of those saga's have already taken place by the time Uysk decided to attack the Heavyweight Division. Tyson Fury has already breached the defenses of The Kiltschko's occupation of the Heavyweight Division, Anthony Joshua has already forced Wladimir Kiltschko into retirement, and conclusively taken the Heavyweight Division into a completely new dynasty. Deontay Wilder has already blasted his way towards being the WBC World Heavyweight Champion. Tyson Fury has already disappeared from the sport, descended into Dantes Infero but found his way back out. Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury have already contested in the greatest Heavyweight rivalry since Evander Holyfield vs Rid**** Bowe, Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier. Anthony Joshua has already been beaten by Andy Ruiz I, to then immediately rematch him and avenges that traumatic loss. Collective Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontey Wilder had already dominated and became the three Heavyweight Mountains of this Heavyweight era. Before eventually Oleksandr Uysk appeared to conquer the Division'.

                  So, the main point I am trying to make is? Whether people like it or not Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury, in 2025 is a extremely significant Heavyweight fight. It is the most historically significant matchup, that can be made outside of another Undisputed title fight. Those are the pure objective facts. Everyone in the sport, on some level is aware of this. They can attempt to deny those objective facts, but ultimately the nature of the game does not really value people's subjective motives for criticising such a Heavyweight fight. All of you people will watch, the fight has not even been made? And already people are overtly showing extreme intrigue.

                  And the reality is? Daniel Dubois, Joseph Parker, Zhilei Zhang, Martin Bakole 'All of those fighters are back ground characters in this movie, when you compare them to the three Heavyweight Mountains. Some of them may be playing bigger parts than others such as Joseph Parker, but let's all be honest. They are nowhere near the level of influence, and impact of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. Ultimately this has been their Heavyweight Boxing era, and there are still conclusive scenes that need to be played out in their careers' etc.










                  Last edited by PRINCEKOOL; 01-05-2025, 10:19 AM.

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Apollo7 View Post

                    Not necessarily. If Fury beats Joshua it would be up for debate who is the best Brit.
                    Even if Fury beats Joshua, he cannot claim to be the best in the UK. Therefore, Fury needs to fight Dubois to take that claim, not Joshua and that is why I think Joshua-Fury is increasingly meaningless now. Better to have Fury vs Dubois/Parker and Joshua vs Bakole to see where both fighters stand.

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                      #40
                      josh is just collecting cheques from now on hes got too many flaws and baggage to be a dominant force dubois with one punch has obliterated even the newaj guys

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