I'd bet on Joshua to come back and regain against Ruiz Jr in much the same way Lewis regained against Rahman years ago, neither boxer had enough time to prepare for their opponent really, a rematch would be interesting. Fury is far and away the best heavyweight around though. Pound for pound I'd give it to Lomachenko, bit of a dirty fighter but he's great to watch. Crazy to think he's only ever had one fight that wasn't for a world title and that was on his debut like 6 or 7 years ago.
Originally posted by samhainRuiz was a dangerous fight for Joshua, I actually think it's 50/50. He didn't seem to enjoy getting punched, we'll see. Yeah Lomachenko is great to watch. As I have banged on before, my Grandad Fred knew Tyson's great grandad, Travellers together etc. Fury's family have always had kids young. My Grandfather said that his grandad was one of the best, bare knuckle of gloves in Britain, I've never fully researched his lineage. Perhaps I should. I know many Gypsy Kings in both he and his wifes Families including his Grandfather and her Dad if I remember correctly. Fred also said his Great Grandad was a top man for a night out drinking. Ha!
I'd bet on Joshua to come back and regain against Ruiz Jr in much the same way Lewis regained against Rahman years ago, neither boxer had enough time to prepare for their opponent really, a rematch would be interesting. Fury is far and away the best heavyweight around though. Pound for pound I'd give it to Lomachenko, bit of a dirty fighter but he's great to watch. Crazy to think he's only ever had one fight that wasn't for a world title and that was on his debut like 6 or 7 years ago.
It's a tough one to call, they seem quite evenly matched in a lot of ways really. A lot may depend on how Ruiz handles the increased media spotlight over the next 6 months or so during the build up, Joshua has had a couple of years now to get used to being one of the top guys. I really see Joshua knuckling down and getting himself in great shape for a rematch, I just hope all the money he has made isn't going to his head, he's the type of character who needs to stay hungry IMO.
Originally posted by dynamixNo doubt Thurman has an incredible boxing brain. I'm still going to say, Manny because I know to always bet on Pac... Although I like Thurman and wouldn't mind if he won. I just hope it lives up to expectations.
keith can adapt on the fly. he's like doomsday lol, he proved that in the shawn porter fight. pac is a whole different animal and i dont think One Time has face anything like him so it'll be interesting to see how Keith will adjust.