Heavyweight Boxing

Problem is though that it was Usyk who was stronger in the clinch in the first fight. He bullied Joshua in close. Joshua doesn't have the tools to win a fight mauling up close.

I think big issue for AJ in regards his size and us saying he should use his size and weight is his actual confidence, or lack thereof. yourdeadwright has made these succinct points.

It's like he freezes and tenses up when up close, which really affects his ability to be strong and his ability to show his 245 lbs against a clearly smaller man

Usyk is not some monster....he's 210 lbs and is strong. But nothing exceptional.

AJ and his fear of getting tagged and hurt really seems to have spilled into all areas of him as a boxer.

I don't think its possible for him to be in the same shape as he was last time,

He spent 2 months at war & couldn't train properly and had worked hard for 2 years to add muscle to become a heavy weight ,,

I can't see how he can possibly be in the same shape,

Depends on how much muscle mass he held onto during his time in Ukriane,

These next 8 weeks will be fully focus on sharpness ,speed & conditioning , If he lost muscle mass in his time at war he won't regain it in the next 8 weeks,

Well your man was obviously aware of his size before he went at him. I saw Julius Francis in person once back in the mid 2000's and he was massive. Someone there told me at the time he finished boxing and was training for MMA.

I was happy to see your man being taught a lesson. He might think twice before acting the hard man again.

I'd have a different opinion if Francis had rushed in headfirst to knock your man out but your man was coming at him and Francis just takes a step back and sets him up. So I don't think he did anything wrong here.

We will have a good idea when he weighs in and you can compare how he looks on the scale to the first fight,

Very interesting fight & the out come leads to very interesting times ahead,

I see Ruiz is to fight Ortiz in August ,

Ortiz looked like age finally caught up with him last time out against Martin, although he still won ,

Decent name to add to record if Ruiz can get the win,

Hopefully Wilder gets back in the ring soon,

Yes, but Joe Parker really has a very worthy and valid excuse....right up there with the best a them

“But there was a problem and that is that Joe Parker can’t fight because his trainer Andy Lee’s wife has a baby due apparently on the week of the fight, so he can’t train."

Joyce just doing his normal self. I like him but he is a sitting duck for a wilder, usyk or a fury. Apart from those 3 I’d fancy him against anyone else but I don’t see him ever being a top guy.

Depends , ajs gas tank is no where near joes , joe would look outclassed for 5 or 6 rounds but if it goes beyond that I could see him wearing AJ down.

The commentary on DAZN is starting to become a problem

More biased than any Americans...watching different fights

Chisora isn't the worst, but chatter about him fighting Wilder is insanity and should not be entertained.

If he wants decent money fights that will generate interest then maybe fight Whyte or Pulev again.

Tony spot on below.

https://twitter.com/DevSahni_/status/1545901169838530563?cxt=HHwWhoCx4Yy7kvQqAAAA

Haye is Terrible, I agree. I think he gave Del every round!

I wasn't scoring round by round but I think you could easily score it 8-4 for either man, most of the rounds came down to what you like so Del getting a rare tight decision sits fine with me. Pulev is 41 and was never great so he should really retire.

Unfortunately Chisora won't hang up the gloves when there is still money on the table,

He won't pack it in until he is completely washed and getting ko'd fight after fight ,

Who knows what condition Wilder will be in mentally or physically, nearly a year out of the ring, if it's a huge pay day for Chisora it's worth it.

Ye have to agree Chisora's whole game is to take a few shots to get close and hope to wear you out,

Wilder would flat line him in 2 rounds max