Without his elite stamina Usyk would have lost many times

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  1. oldcanvasback

    oldcanvasback Active Member Full Member

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    It's how he beat Joshua in the 1st fight too. Joshua is exhausted mentally and physically
     
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    fitzroy boy_iron mike Active Member Full Member

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    Yes , his style is built around his engine. That's a good way to put it and yes it's relentless pressure.
     
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    oldcanvasback Active Member Full Member

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    He's an interesting pressure fighter b/c a lot of pressure fighters tend to have power where as Usyk buzzes around and it's death by a thousand cuts
     
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    fitzroy boy_iron mike Active Member Full Member

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    Epic reply tbh. But you get what I mean, right! He is top 3 atg. Not disputing. Yes his IQ is very important for him alongside his stamina.

    In a relatable and hopefully not too annoying way of putting it, whenever I watch Usyk I crave watching fat Toney putting it on someone with elite countering. Or Tyson ripping through with elite power torque. Or Pacquiao obliterating cotto with angles counters and combos.

    There's something, dare I say, spoil-y about a whole style built on relentless stamina. Just my, I get it, controversial opinion.
     
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    fitzroy boy_iron mike Active Member Full Member

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    Yeah good point. There's almost a spoilery element to it, dare I say. Though all champs have spoiling to them. Ali's hugging. Mayweathers running in the pocket. Calzaghes spam slaps.
     
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    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Such a negative spin on:
    “Usyk’s Elite stamina is core to the foundation of why he is so great.”
     
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    fitzroy boy_iron mike Active Member Full Member

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    It is unique. I can't think of anyone like him. Maybe calzaghe comes closest.
     
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    fitzroy boy_iron mike Active Member Full Member

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    Well yeah that's another way of putting it
     
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    oldcanvasback Active Member Full Member

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    yeah true.
     
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    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah but it ain’t as click friendly.:deal:
     
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    you dont say....
     
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    Kissan I respect box Full Member

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    What kind of stupid Thread is this! Ok, so without skill yy, Fighter xy would have lost...
     
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    RJJ used to just spam speed and power punches like L2ing on Elden Ring with Blasphemous Blade.
     
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    Tranny granny?
     
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    “Without being really good this boxer would of lost”

    im not trying to be a jerk but thats what this title sounds like.
     
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