(01-18-2016, 06:38 PM)shamrock Wrote: To be honest Goth I didnt see the Martin fight so I cant venture an opinion. A strong nz boxing identity suggested to me just a few days ago he considered Jo as vunerable to being upset badly when he actually does stepup as his record is propped with mismatches and public deceiving agendas. It was also stated as coming from Klits coach that Izu was the superior fighter in the Duco stable and produced better tactical sparring than Jo did.
With me its hearsay, I cant actually say except we will find out perhaps later in the year.
Izu has looked like a total beast, so I'll take that as good news. He totally smashed the guy that Martin took 3 rounds to despatch.
Also Izu could have been totally relaxed, while JP could well have been amped and thinking "this is the man!" and trying to prove himself rather than following the tactical instructions that sparring partners are given.
I don't see it as "public deceiving", as they say "it's all in the game"
He's doing nothing different from every other heavy, and has been brought along at the same speed as pretty much anyone who wants to contend for a title. Look what happened to David Price when he took on TT for his 16th fight.
Wilder looks vulnerable every fight. He holds a belt and someone has to take it from him. Ditto Martin.
As you say, we will find out, and I'm looking forward to it immensely.