Can Opetaia follow Usyk path?

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It matters but to an extent. It can be negated, the goal is to hit and not get hit, and smaller guys can have solid chins as well. there are several examples if you need listing
     
  2. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    No, he looked poor in his last fight.
     
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    serioussam Active Member Full Member

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    He would need to adapt his style to power punchers

    He would need to cherry pick and choose slower heavyweights with bad footwork

    Then I think TOP10 contender is possible
     
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    Depends on quality of his chin, he can outmauver almost all heayweights, just like Usyk, but Usyk showed against Joshua resilience.

    Stamina trumps power, so he is golden on that front.
     
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    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Almost knocked him out? What round?
     
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    Jai looked limted in his last fight, I don`t think he has the skill to get past Fury`s long jab, I think Dubois and AJ would beat him, Zhang would be too big.
     
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    He got shook in his last fight, he`s very sloppy in the later rounds.
     
  8. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Probably not. Usyk is a different level to these other cruisers, and he still had difficulty with AJ and Fury due to the massive size difference.
    All these cruisers can win fights at HW, but beating all the best giants and staying on top is different. As soon as the SHW is athletic it becomes very hard.
     
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    And his dad used to beat him. I still wouldn't favour him if they fought now though.
     
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    Too small of a frame to win at heavyweight, he can do bridgerweight though.
     
  11. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    boxing fans never learn
     
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    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He looked great for 9 rounds. People are carrying on like Briedis is some sort of can.
     
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  13. DoctorJones

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    What do you mean?
     
  14. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The same thing being about Uysk was said about Holyfield. Both became undisputed at both weights, now Opetaia has no chance. Lol

    Even if you don't he makes it to write him off is crazy. Nah I learn history I will not underestimate this man. Still 28. He grabs at least 1 belt I think he is already better than Haye
     
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  15. DoctorJones

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    Thanks for your answer
    Makes a lot of sense to me
    We cannot write him off, but he still isn't completely proved
     
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