Is Usyk ready for Joshua at HW yet?

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  1. herbzg

    herbzg Euro-Level Athlete Full Member

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    Usyk was getting lit up by Tony Bellew of all people. Usyk is rated so highly for what? Beating a bunch of fellow Eurobums at cruiserweight? AJ dominates him. No question or doubt in my mind.
     
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  2. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

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    So getting lit up by the guy who ko'd Haye?? Must have a tremendous chin then...

    He also beat Hunter who was America's finest Cruiser who seems to be happy not dieting now fighting at HW..
     
  3. Oakland Billy Smith

    Oakland Billy Smith Active Member banned Full Member

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    If AJ boxes the way he did in Dubai, Usyk stands no chance.... Best he can hope for is to finish the fight on his feet and make it home to see his family
     
  4. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    His fans think hes been ready. Bring it on I say. Cant wait.
     
  5. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Interesting that the same people who are gassing up Hunter as an elite HW.

    Are the same people who think Usyk isnt good enough or big enough to beat an elite HW

    Despite the fact as you say Usyk already beat Hunter, a guy they gas up.
     
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  6. bruce_keyes

    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes people he's ready, relax.... He's been in the ring with Gassiev, who hits just as hard as AJ, and he took a few of his best shots well... he's got a chin... except AJ isn't as fast as Gassiev... so it will be no problem for Usyk.
     
  7. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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  8. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joshua will try to KO Usyk from the first bell ring. He's not going to box the guy who's smaller than him.
     
  9. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Then he`ll leave himself open to counters, Usyk is a better counter puncher than anyone AJ has faced.
     
  10. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    A cruiserweight cannot hit as hard as a powerful heavyweight.
     
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  11. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    AJ is not as skilled as Usyk, he has to knock him out.
     
  12. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Nobody can dominate Usyk, it will be a close affair one way or another, AJ`s got to get through that high guard and will have problems with the southpaw stance.
     
  13. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    AJ doesn't have to worry about Usyk's counter puncher because the latter is not a hard hitting fighter.
     
  14. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sure, why not. He's just getting older, he won't take a better punch or hit much harder just by fighting other HWs, he would be used to sparring a bit heavier while ticking over and has been at 'HW' weight for a bit now too. I don't see how he adapts anymore than he can already just by having other fights. If he can't hurt them or gets hurt too easily than that's how it is. Might as well dive in. Also, why risk getting derailed by a B fighter who lands a good one.
     
  15. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Id like to see him in against someone like Chisora first.

    A true, strong HW