Michael Spinks vs Usky at cruiserweight (200 pounds)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by THE BLADE 2, May 24, 2024.

Page 1 of 2
  1. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2009
    Messages:
    11,912
    Likes Received:
    4,661
    Who wins?

    Spinks weighed in the 200-205 pounds range against Holmes.
     
    THE BLADE 2, May 24, 2024
    #1
  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2017
    Messages:
    17,369
    Likes Received:
    12,776
    This is a good one. Usyk is a southpaw and an ATG at cruiser, but he wasn't a Tysonesque puncher, so don't look for a 91 second 1st round KO. I just don't know how Spinks handles an ATG southpaw. He did flatten Marvin Johnson. I think Usyk may edge out a decision.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 27, 2024
    #2
    ikrasevic and catchwtboxing like this.
  3. FreddieGibbs

    FreddieGibbs Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2024
    Messages:
    1,153
    Likes Received:
    1,294
    I don’t pick anyone against Usyk at cruiser
     
    FreddieGibbs, May 27, 2024
    #3
    ikrasevic, AwardedSteak863, CroBox29 and 1 other person like this.
  4. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2014
    Messages:
    31,456
    Likes Received:
    42,332
    I think Usyk has now pretty cleanly surpassed Spinks.
     
    catchwtboxing, May 27, 2024
    #4
    Keleneki, Reallymakesmethink and CroBox29 like this.
  5. Kid Bacon

    Kid Bacon All-Time-Fat Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2011
    Messages:
    8,322
    Likes Received:
    10,102
    I don't see any reason why Usyk shouldn't win this one.
     
    Kid Bacon, May 27, 2024
    #5
    catchwtboxing and CroBox29 like this.
  6. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2009
    Messages:
    82,092
    Likes Received:
    22,234
    Usyk
     
    lufcrazy, May 28, 2024
    #6
    catchwtboxing and CroBox29 like this.
  7. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2019
    Messages:
    6,111
    Likes Received:
    7,155
    Usyk surpassed Spinks and that's a fact...
     
    CroBox29, May 28, 2024
    #7
    catchwtboxing likes this.
  8. 88Chris05

    88Chris05 Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2013
    Messages:
    1,395
    Likes Received:
    3,244
    Usyk all day. I've never been that impressed with Spinks north of 175.
     
    88Chris05, May 28, 2024
    #8
    ikrasevic and catchwtboxing like this.
  9. biglads

    biglads Climbing the WBO Rankings Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2007
    Messages:
    1,788
    Likes Received:
    79
    I have to agree with this. At the time Spinks moved up Cruiser was at a 190/195lb limit depending on the sanctioning body and was pretty much an afterthought. Much as I rate Holmes, 2 razor thin victories against past-prime Larry plus wins over Tangstad and Cooney isn't enough of a resume outside of 175 to make me think Spinks could beat Usyk. Usyk by decision over 12 or 15.
     
    biglads, May 28, 2024
    #9
    catchwtboxing likes this.
  10. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2017
    Messages:
    32,098
    Likes Received:
    40,063
    Usyk has been so much more successful at the higher weight than Spinks was, he's proven himself clearly.
    Much as I respect the Jinx, he ain't beating Usyk.
    Spinks may find himself struggling to avoid been kod in this fight!
     
    Fergy, May 28, 2024
    #10
    catchwtboxing and Keleneki like this.
  11. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2017
    Messages:
    17,369
    Likes Received:
    12,776
    Not even Holyfield??
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 28, 2024
    #11
  12. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2007
    Messages:
    52,123
    Likes Received:
    27,508
    At 199 lbs Michael Spinks dethroned Larry Holmes for the linear heavyweight title ( albeit Holmes was 35. ) I can see some very good reasons for picking Usyk at or around that weight but it might not be a forgone conclusion. They’d be comparable in size and Spinks would be the younger of the two men but still with more professional ring experience. And Michael was awkward. It would be interesting
     
    mr. magoo, May 28, 2024
    #12
    Bonecrusher, The Cryptkeeper and InMemoryofJakeLamotta like this.
  13. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2018
    Messages:
    6,445
    Likes Received:
    12,156
    I'm as big of a Spinks fan as you will find on this forum but I’ve got Uysk all day long.
     
    AwardedSteak863, May 28, 2024
    #13
    catchwtboxing and Kid Bacon like this.
  14. FreddieGibbs

    FreddieGibbs Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2024
    Messages:
    1,153
    Likes Received:
    1,294
    I’d definitely make Usyk the favourite over Holy at cruiser. At heavyweight I think it’s a 50/50
     
    FreddieGibbs, May 29, 2024
    #14
  15. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2006
    Messages:
    15,902
    Likes Received:
    15,165
    That is the thing- Michael had that awkward style and that crunching righthand.
     
    Cobra33, May 29, 2024
    #15
Page 1 of 2