Joshua vs Usyk 2 Is On!

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  1. KermitTheFrog

    KermitTheFrog The people doing the banning are idiots Full Member

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    Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has left his native Ukraine to prepare for his rematch with Anthony Joshua.

    Usyk, 35, has been helping to defend his country from the Russian invasion after     enlisting in Ukraine's military.

    He beat Joshua in September to become the unified heavyweight champion and is set to face the Briton again in June.

    Usyk will now begin his training camp but, contrary to some reports, the BBC understands the camp is not in neighbouring Poland.

    April had initially been mentioned as a potential date for the rematch, but Joshua's search for a new trainer and prolonged talks with WBC champion Tyson Fury forced a delay.

    After Joshua decided against stepping aside from the fight to face Fury, his promoter Eddie Hearn said May was a target.

    But Joshua's bid to win back the WBA (Super), IBF and WBO belts was pushed back further when Russian troops invaded Ukraine at the end of February.

    Usyk is one of several former and current Ukrainian boxers who have come to the defence of their homeland.

    Three-weight world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko, 34, has also taken up arms while brothers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, both former world heavyweight champions, are also in Kyiv.

    Vitali, 50, has been mayor of the city since 2014 while Wladimir, 45, joined the city's military reserve last month.




    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/60850530
     
    KermitTheFrog, Mar 23, 2022
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  2. Furious

    Furious Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good news. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s almost equal support for Usyk from UK fans due to the Ukraine situation.

    I feel like Fury has taken the torch now as the biggest UK heavyweight name and Joshua’s stock has fallen. Would be great for Ukraine if Usyk wins again.
     
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  3. The Redemption o’ my Dad

    The Redemption o’ my Dad Member banned Full Member

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    It does nothing for Ukraine. Keep politics out of sport , also

    Usyk going to get his lil ass beat by Joshua. Too big , too strong…

    All Joshua has to do is be aggressive . Get that lil Cruiser outta there. Best resume by far at HW and one of the best resumes in boxing my favourite fighter
     
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  4. Furious

    Furious Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Is this post satire? Genuinely just want to clarify before I respond.
     
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  5. Jurgen

    Jurgen Pay Per Pudding Advisor banned Full Member

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    Have you been kidnapped and tortured for your password by @Mitch87 mate?
     
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  6. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A) I stated before I believe Usyk stops him in the rematch. I also predicted Usyk would win the first fight.

    B) Although I would want AJ to win a rematch he isn't my favourite HW.
     
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  7. Jurgen

    Jurgen Pay Per Pudding Advisor banned Full Member

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    Thought Joshua was Top of the Pops on your heavyweight boxing CV rankings with Fury and Wilder out with the washing?
     
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  8. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The bigger stronger fighter got hurt numerous times and nearly put away in the 12th in the first fight....

    Joking aside, AJ's only chance of winning is making it a fight. He needs to use his physical advantages and impost himself on Usyk. Easier said than done but hopefully he lets his hands go and doesn't go all tippy tappy again
     
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  9. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree with keeping politics out of sport.
     
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  10. The Redemption o’ my Dad

    The Redemption o’ my Dad Member banned Full Member

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    Deadly serious. Keep the BBC political sound bites outta this board or I’ll run ya outta here you got it yu’man?

    joshua is a throwback fighter. He might lose but he comes back stronger like he did vs fat Mexican. ‘Nuff said
     
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  11. Jurgen

    Jurgen Pay Per Pudding Advisor banned Full Member

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    He ran the Saudi Marathon that night mate
     
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    Probably fighting Kownacki or Wach.
     
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  13. chrisbonnie

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    Usyk will stop AJ this time.

    The big man can train with whoever he wants, but the fact of the matter is, usyk is far too skilled for him.
     
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  14. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    I like your optimism and AJ is my favourite fighter but if he can’t get usyk out of there in 3 rounds then he’s in trouble. He was getting hit by shots he didn’t see coming in that first fight and didn’t have a clue what was going on
     
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  15. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    I saw this and wondered. Neither deserve a shot at aj, both are coming off losses so why?
     
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