I always think you should dance with the one that brought you to the dance. Gaining weight right now...might not be such a good idea. Movement and high work rate. we will know soon enough though.
On the flip side, Usyks immense experience against 260 pound 6'6 heavyweights who throw fast combinations and have solid overall fundamentals will surely work in his favor
The speed with which I opened the thread is what's truly worrying. "Hmm yes new photos of Usyks body. This is relevant to my interests".
He feels he needs more weight to deal with AJ`s superior strength and power and maybe absorg heavyweight shots better.
He's freaking looking like Kudryashov , someone needs to give him the Andy Ruiz diet plan to make a difference.
Usyk isn't known for having a tonne of power, but that's more to do with his approach. Usyk hurt Chisora, he can hurt fighters, it's just not what he usually sets out to do because he's a lot better at outboxing people rather than KOing him. Looks to be like he's going for the KO. If he was looking to box and move he'd be lighter.