Rocky Marciano Versus Oleksandr Usyk?

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Who wins?

  1. Rocky

    29.3%
  2. Oleksandr

    70.7%
  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this banger?
     
  2. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    From what I know, so far, about Oleksandr Usyk, I would have to go with Rocky Marciano to win.
     
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    What would you say we know about Usyk so far and what would we need to find out about him in order to be able to favor him to win?
     
  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I don’t know. Usyk moves around very well and has excellent boxing skill and conditioning . Good stamina and a solid chin too. He’d also be the biggest opponent Rocky faced aside from Johnny Shkor who I don’t believe was very good. I think Usyk could at least do better than Walcott did
     
  5. ThatOne

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    Why isn't he fighting Fury?
     
  6. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    That depends on if Usyk is durable enough to withstand Rocky’s blows for extended periods of time, especially to the body. I certainly think he has the skills to make Rocky look silly.
     
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    He is tho? May 18th I believe. I'm not sure I understand your comment. Also are Fury and Maricano's styles really that similar to you that Usyk vs Fury would determine how you think this fight will go?
     
  8. mr. magoo

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    They’re scheduled for May.
     
  9. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. Fury is a giant. I was just wondering when they were going to fight.
     
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    What skills do you think Usyk has that the guys Marciano beat didn't? Specifically his most skilled opponents like Walcott, Charles and Moore.
     
  11. Shay Sonya

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    More good quality wins, including knockout wins, or at least some good knockdowns over high quality opponents. I think you need a pretty good punch to help hold Rocky off, otherwise the pressure from Rocky would be unbearable, even for someone larger than Marciano.
     
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    Thanks for answering!
     
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    You are most welcome!
     
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  14. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    This.

    I'll add this...

    Walcott dropped Rocky, Usyk would do the same and might follow up better.
     
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  15. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    Will stick my neck out and say Rocky loses against Usyk and it would not even be close.

    That is if Marciano is not permitted to throw the rule book away, as he did in so many fights.