The Boxing thread

Problem with AJ is he stopped using his power to overwhelm opponents and instead has tried to become a Klitschko and just use power in a jab to keep distance for 12 rounds and win on points or vs rubbish opponents tire them and finish in the late rounds. He's not got the ring smarts or technical arsenal those 2 brothers had though so has and will continue to come undone vs capable fighters.
I'm not even sure AJ could beat Wilder and he can barely box.
Totally agree. Not sure what the thinking was regarding the leaning out for this, presumably his camp thought he would be faster on his feet, more agile...but tactically he didn’t box that way...very puzzling.
 
And suddenly all the z-list celebs and clout chasers don't support AJ anymore. Like Manchester United syndrome, sycophantic cunts.

Beaten by a man with a far superior boxing IQ. Usyk was always the massive favourite, as long as he managed to stay on his feet. AJ came in light and tried to outbox one of the best in the world, odd tactics. Still a British boxing legend and should be given massive credit and respect.

If Fury gets through Wilder, what a match up that Usyk fight will be now for the undisputed.
 
I don't think Wilder would beat AJ. However we'll never know as heavyweight boxers love to duck each other.
About 5 of the top 10 would probably beat Wilder. His chin is worse than AJ's. He was rocked by Molina and Breazeale who AJ toyed with, floored by Sconiers and rescued by a long count earlier in his career(if that was AJ...). Rescued by a dodgy doctor check against Ortiz, who wasn't even a legit top 10 opponent(beat nobody) at the time but would have handed him his first defeat if he had the stamina. Fury's been selling that BS about Wilder because outside of the Wlad fight that's all he has on his resume.
 
Credit to Usyk but some people don't know how to score boxing rounds IMO. AJ even while not at his best overall, won at least 5 rounds and there were swing rounds you could argue about(so much for the judges being dodgy). The biggest mistake he made was letting Usyk bank those early rounds because the last two rounds you'd have expect Usyk to be fresher and that's how it went.
 
Credit to Usyk but some people don't know how to score boxing rounds IMO. AJ even while not at his best, won at least 5 rounds and there were swing rounds you could argue about(so much for the judges being dodgy). The biggest mistake he made was letting Usyk bank those early rounds because the last two rounds you'd have expect Usyk to be fresher and that's how it went.
Haha, “AJ won at least 5 rounds” - I’ll have some of what you’re smoking, it sounds awesome.
 

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