Will Fury beat Usyk?

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  1. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    Yes, too big, too long, too skilled.
     
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  2. Dementia Pugulistica

    Dementia Pugulistica Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I have always thought Fury will win and still do. He’s too good at using his size. When in doubt I ask myself who would I like to see win and then go with the other guy.
     
  3. Boxed Ears

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    If he beats Usyk, he'll be beating the second or third greatest heavyweight or fourth in the last five years, and arguably the second-best cruiserweight of all time!
     
  4. I am Legion

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    No he won't. Fury has been so poor of late that even his diehard fans have been reduced to talking about Fury's size as the deciding factor. Usyk is not a small man and his skill set and focus are levels above Fury. Ask Jess Willard if his size was a factor against Dempsey or most of Mike Tyson's opponents. At this stage I would pick at least 3 or 4 contenders to beat Fury.
     
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  5. like a boss

    like a boss have gloves will travel Full Member

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    Have you taken it to the bank yet like you recommended others do? How much have you bet on Usyk?
     
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  6. I am Legion

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    Gambling is for fools.
     
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    No point telling people to take it to the bank then.
     
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  8. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    To beat Usyk needs a brain with an IQ higher than Usyk's.
     
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  9. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I saw that Usyk lost most of his movement in Dubois fight compared to 2nd AJ fight. He was too static and his legs were gone. I don't see him getting past Fury's long shield-like arms.

    I think Fury knocks him out in round 7.
     
  10. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Fury is bigger...probably stronger...but less skilled.

    I think it will be close, but I think Usyk has gotten into Fury's head and that might tip the balance.

    At the beginning of this circus, I gave Fury a very slight edge. Now I'm giving it to Usyk.

    We'll see in five weeks time.


    (If the fight actually happens!)
     
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  11. fencik45

    fencik45 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That sure as hell isn't Fury.
     
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  12. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    Lol. He doesnt knock out nothing. He didnt manage neither to knock down a UFC fighter with a ridiculous defence imagine if he can knock out a fighter with one of best footwork, defence and IQ ring ever.
     
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  14. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He knocked out Whyte and Chisora.
     
  15. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    Whytes chin had been well and truly broken by Povetkins savage KO just before that - it's not nothing, but it's not special either.

    Chisora... Fury never knocked out Chisora.
    Fight one - UD
    Fight two - retired (massive accumulation but couldn't knock him out).
    Fight three - TKO, dominant performance but a fairly soft stoppage really... Fury landed loads flush, but couldn't put Chisora down nevermind out.

    Chisora's chin is decent, but if you're both skilled AND powerful you knock him out - Fury's inability to do so suggests his power isn't that great... Which everyone already knew.
     
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