Weigh in from pointless mismatch. Hearn should be ashamed of himself.

Duffy · Feb 28, 2014

:sad5 :sad5 :sad5 :sad5

Why is the most exciting prospect on the Planet being forced into this waste of time joke of a fight? This Hector guy isn't even fit to work as a Wetherspoons doorman. Pathetic.

PivotPunch · Feb 28, 2014

Wow he been stopped 2 times since losing to Chisora and each time earlier than vs Chisora. Chisora was in awful condition for that fight and he originally wanted to fight Pala for his comeback he might have even lost it had Pala not injured himself

BoxingAnalyst · Feb 28, 2014

Your mother and father are ashamed of you, Duffy.

JohnH · Feb 28, 2014

Saw Hector Alfredo Avila Vs Chisora and he was god awful, however I think he's a decent fighter for Joshua to take on in his 5th fight.

As for calling him the most exciting prospect on the planet, it's far too early for that.

shenmue · Feb 28, 2014

"It will be a learning exercise for Joshua". Oh how i love the early parts of UK Prospects. I'm especially really enjoying the "****" from Hull's career so far as its very exciting.

One to watch · Feb 28, 2014

Imagine the shock if he got sparked out.

Guest · Feb 28, 2014

Lennox Lewis, Wladamir Klitschko, Alexander Povetkin. Olympic Gold Medalists and World Champion fighters that had 5 fights in 5 months when they turned pro like Joshua. The opponents combined record of their first 5 fights were the following;

Lewis - 54 Wins 81 Losses 9 Draws
Klitschko - 36 Wins 46 Losses 5 Draws
Povetkin - 35 Wins 31 Losses 3 Draws
Joshua - 56 Wins 14 Losses 1 Draw

nufc_jay · Feb 28, 2014

Thanks for highlighting Joshua

itsmeagain · Feb 28, 2014

Rob said:
Lennox Lewis, Wladamir Klitschko, Alexander Povetkin. Olympic Gold Medalists and World Champion fighters that had 5 fights in 5 months when they turned pro like Joshua. The opponents combined record of their first 5 fights were the following;

Lewis - 54 Wins 81 Losses 9 Draws
Klitschko - 36 Wins 46 Losses 5 Draws
Povetkin - 35 Wins 31 Losses 3 Draws
Joshua - 56 Wins 14 Losses 1 Draw

Interesting stats there actually.

Thanks.

I still think he can be progressed faster than fast eddie thinks

Guest · Feb 28, 2014

itsmeagain said:
Interesting stats there actually.

Thanks.

I still think he can be progressed faster than fast eddie thinks

What does Eddie think?

nufc_jay · Feb 28, 2014

Rob said:
What does Eddie think?

Who's this man sitting next to me with an erection?

itsmeagain · Feb 28, 2014

Rob said:
What does Eddie think?

Well on the evidence of his matchmaking he think AJ needs feeding cans. The guy himself thinks he can be moved on faster than eddie.

One to watch · Feb 28, 2014

Rob said:
Lennox Lewis, Wladamir Klitschko, Alexander Povetkin. Olympic Gold Medalists and World Champion fighters that had 5 fights in 5 months when they turned pro like Joshua. The opponents combined record of their first 5 fights were the following;

Lewis - 54 Wins 81 Losses 9 Draws
Klitschko - 36 Wins 46 Losses 5 Draws
Povetkin - 35 Wins 31 Losses 3 Draws
Joshua - 56 Wins 14 Losses 1 Draw

As much as I commend your research and it's a persuasive argument for Joshua being matched well,I can't help feeling 'lies,damned lies and statistics' comes to mind.

A fighters record isn't what counts,it's much more important how good they are.the Italian on his debut for example had a padded record plus Dorian Darch has never beat anyone with a respectable wining record.as for Paul butlin his last 20 fights include 16 losses.

But criticism of his first 5 fights is unwarranted,he is feeling his way around the professional ranks and I expect him to increase his standard of opposition in 2015.

Guest · Feb 28, 2014

itsmeagain said:
Well on the evidence of his matchmaking he think AJ needs feeding cans. The guy himself thinks he can be moved on faster than eddie.

No. This is just you match Heavyweight! Lewis, Potetkin & Klitschko did not step up until they were well into double figures and close to 2 years as pros.

itsmeagain · Feb 28, 2014

Rob said:
No. This is just you match Heavyweight! Lewis, Potetkin & Klitschko did not step up until they were well into double figures and close to 2 years as pros.

Maybe so but maybe this kid is better than that and you should judge these things purely on him and his ability

shenmue · Feb 28, 2014

One to watch said:
As much as I commend your research and it's a persuasive argument for Joshua being matched well,I can't help feeling 'lies,damned lies and statistics' comes to mind.

A fighters record isn't what counts,it's much more important how good they are.the Italian on his debut for example had a padded record plus Dorian Darch has never beat anyone with a respectable wining record.as for Paul butlin his last 20 fights include 16 losses.

But criticism of his first 5 fights is unwarranted,he is feeling his way around the professional ranks and I expect him to increase his standard of opposition in 2015.

ironically Joshua's worst opponent was the one with the unbeaten record from Italy, he looked like a total novice. But as you said criticism of his first 5 fights is unwarranted as its early days.

Guest · Feb 28, 2014

One to watch said:
As much as I commend your research and it's a persuasive argument for Joshua being matched well,I can't help feeling 'lies,damned lies and statistics' comes to mind.

A fighters record isn't what counts,it's much more important how good they are.the Italian on his debut for example had a padded record plus Dorian Darch has never beat anyone with a respectable wining record.as for Paul butlin his last 20 fights include 16 losses.

But criticism of his first 5 fights is unwarranted,he is feeling his way around the professional ranks and I expect him to increase his standard of opposition in 2015.

I wasnt really saying he had been matched well. Just that he isnt being matched badly.

Guest · Feb 28, 2014

nufc_jay said:
Who's this man sitting next to me with an erection?

Ok Internet tough guy.

JohnH · Feb 28, 2014

itsmeagain said:
Well on the evidence of his matchmaking he think AJ needs feeding cans.

The guy himself thinks he can be moved on faster than eddie.

When boxers take control of their own "destinies" especially HW boxers they are susceptible to the Audley Harrison route...

One to watch · Feb 28, 2014

Rob said:
I wasnt really saying he had been matched well. Just that he isnt being matched badly.

No I agree his matchmaking is ok,as long as they aren't total bums or debutants then it's fine for now.

As for the names mentioned in your post.alexander povetkins cv is actually very good for a heavyweight in this era.he was matched well from the off,as was another good amateur kubrat pulev.but they were older when turning pro,weren't they?

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