The next British Heavyweight World Champion

[itsnoteasy]

I don't think JParker is a big enough name to sell out a stadium though and Hearn has booked Wembley same night as Fury fights klitch so maybe something big happening in July?

Was he not just bluffing saying that on tv Byrom?

[Byrom]

I don't think JParker is a big enough name to sell out a stadium though and Hearn has booked Wembley same night as Fury fights klitch so maybe something big happening in July?

[GeordieDS]

Nice video of a young guy knocking out residents of the local retirement home . Was there a fighter in there younger than 40 ?

Correct, he's fought Southern Hemisphere puddings a different sort of pudding altogether, at least he can move though which is a step up for AJ

[gavpowell]

Nice video of a young guy knocking out residents of the local retirement home . Was there a fighter in there younger than 40 ?

Parker has inexplicably built a reputation on exactly these kind of fights - the one we were supposed to be excited about was when he said he was fighting Kali Meehan, for god's sake.

[Catch 22]

The Kid from NZ Joseph Parker will put up a better showing against AJ - he is number one mandatory and a good prospect. Has the makings of a decent fight.

Nice video of a young guy knocking out residents of the local retirement home . Was there a fighter in there younger than 40 ?

[GeordieDS]

I am a bit disappointed with the next guy he has picked too. Just warm up fights really but I liked the way he picked his shots against Mori - His timing and speed and footwork was spot on which is surprising given the amount of time away and this is credit to his trainer I feel.

The way he drew the lead from Mori then BAM goodnight Vienna was poetry. That's experience from a very clever - very dangerous fighter.

I never got around to putting a bet on, not even for the Grand National either but at 1/6 or 5/1 it was no brainer where to put a small bet in a heavyweight fight where both have KO power
As far as Haye goes i don't even like talking about him because he's like a bad smell stinking out the sport with his BS
LET'S TOE CHAMP LET'S TOE CHAMP!!

[Byrom]

Ill be judging Haye in the coming months to see whether or not he's up for it. It's hard to tell at the moment Especially fighting the likes of Mori

I am a bit disappointed with the next guy he has picked too. Just warm up fights really but I liked the way he picked his shots against Mori - His timing and speed and footwork was spot on which is surprising given the amount of time away and this is credit to his trainer I feel.

The way he drew the lead from Mori then BAM goodnight Vienna was poetry. That's experience from a very clever - very dangerous fighter.

[Byrom]

The Kid from NZ Joseph Parker will put up a better showing against AJ - he is number one mandatory and a good prospect. Has the makings of a decent fight.

[Leo]

Well this bookmaker up North said there was this one Geordie bloke that bet on the other guy

But yeah I did say it a couple of years ago. It was easy to see it becoming reality with a gold medal though I never said the same about Harrison - I thought AJ got lucky in the Olympics with one or two decisions anyway - he lost IMHO and certainly was not the finished thing back then I think he still needs to improve but he did after the last fight where he let his emotions rule his game plan but the on thing that impressed me most was his focus and dedication as shown on that early video - I found it quite inspiring.
But I am not always right.

As for the future the HW boxing division looks good - Some exciting fights coming up Kitch will beat Fury this time I think Haye would have too. Klitch and Haye are probably the biggest threats to Joshua in terms of styles beating him at the moment and other fights in the division I'd like to see include Ortiz v Wilder.
Antony Joshua is progressing though - will he get the time to develop before he meets them. Can he unify the division? big ask I think and his power is still masking some basic mistakes and poor footwork and head movement but he has a decent jab to work from and he used it this time unlike in the Dillan fight. Also his power and the finishing instinct and speed is key so its going to be fun watching him.

Fury gets sparked by AJ in my opinion unless AJ stands off him or fury manages to keep him off and box his head off which I don't think he can and I think Fury looses this time to Klitch anyway - If Fury manages to win though AJ walks through him for me. David Haye is different mustard I think. Not a lot of people like or rate him on here but I do and perhaps I should have a grievance after buying a ticket for his no show against Fury but you cant help being injured. David Haye's style is awkward to face for a big man like AJ his footwork and movement is excellent he has the punch and the speed and the one thing in particular that stands out for me since Shane took over his training is his timing he looks better than ever in that department. So at the moment for me Haye wins this fight unless Joshua improves his footwork and head movement and defence behind that jab or catches Haye flush of course. Its 60-40 Haye for me at the min though.

Ill be judging Haye in the coming months to see whether or not he's up for it. It's hard to tell at the moment Especially fighting the likes of Mori

[cally]

People taking a lot from last night's fight.. If you can call it that. Lol

Soooooo obviously dodgy, but... we have a HW champ, who cares...

[Byrom]

To be fair every man and his dog thought AJ was a future world champ

Well this bookmaker up North said there was this one Geordie bloke that bet on the other guy

But yeah I did say it a couple of years ago. It was easy to see it becoming reality with a gold medal though I never said the same about Harrison - I thought AJ got lucky in the Olympics with one or two decisions anyway - he lost IMHO and certainly was not the finished thing back then I think he still needs to improve but he did after the last fight where he let his emotions rule his game plan but the on thing that impressed me most was his focus and dedication as shown on that early video - I found it quite inspiring.
But I am not always right.

As for the future the HW boxing division looks good - Some exciting fights coming up Kitch will beat Fury this time I think Haye would have too. Klitch and Haye are probably the biggest threats to Joshua in terms of styles beating him at the moment and other fights in the division I'd like to see include Ortiz v Wilder.
Antony Joshua is progressing though - will he get the time to develop before he meets them. Can he unify the division? big ask I think and his power is still masking some basic mistakes and poor footwork and head movement but he has a decent jab to work from and he used it this time unlike in the Dillan fight. Also his power and the finishing instinct and speed is key so its going to be fun watching him.

Fury gets sparked by AJ in my opinion unless AJ stands off him or fury manages to keep him off and box his head off which I don't think he can and I think Fury looses this time to Klitch anyway - If Fury manages to win though AJ walks through him for me. David Haye is different mustard I think. Not a lot of people like or rate him on here but I do and perhaps I should have a grievance after buying a ticket for his no show against Fury but you cant help being injured. David Haye's style is awkward to face for a big man like AJ his footwork and movement is excellent he has the punch and the speed and the one thing in particular that stands out for me since Shane took over his training is his timing he looks better than ever in that department. So at the moment for me Haye wins this fight unless Joshua improves his footwork and head movement and defence behind that jab or catches Haye flush of course. Its 60-40 Haye for me at the min though.

[culraven]

Take it you're not a boxing fan considering for those of us who paid for last nights event got to see McDonnell, Lee Selby, Benn and George groves as well, so over five hours of boxing.

Can't say as I am to be fair, listened to it on 5live!lol

[gavpowell]

I was having a good look through his record and his opponents you just couldn't find anything about them

As Whyte was Joshua's best opponent, so Glazkov was Martin's - this was Fury vs Belshaw with a belt, basically, but with a Valuev-style title thrown in. Kerston Manswell has suddenly become a gatekeeper to the world title ranks...

[Leo]

Well done Joshua, glad I didn't pay for it at £10 a round!

Take it you're not a boxing fan considering for those of us who paid for last nights event got to see McDonnell, Lee Selby, Benn and George groves as well, so over five hours of boxing.

[cally]

So... fury gets stripped of the IBF. This Martin miraculously gets it and now Joshua is IBF champ.. How convenient.

Something rather stinky has gone on here IMO.