Archie Moore vs. Oleksander Usyk

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by reznick, Feb 10, 2018.


  1. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    This seems like potentially an all time great matchup, but I don't think I've seen it before.

    Modern Usyk.
    And Moore around 1955 when he was fighting Valdes at 197lb.

    How good would this fight be?
    How do you guys think it would go down?
     
  2. McGrain

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    Usyk would have a very good chance against the older Moore, though I'd still pick Archie to get the job done, especially over the longer distance.
     
  3. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    How do you see the fight playing out with the stylistic matchup?
     
  4. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Usyk boxing like an absolute ******* and Moore trying to trap him onto little countershots which eventually turn up as big punches. Usyk has plenty in the legs so it might take a while, but I reckon Moore would get there.
     
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