Would current Usyk be able to beat prime Wlad?

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  1. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I just read current usyk vs prime wlad
    No usyk is over the hill and prime wlad would win, as prime wlad is much better than a worn fury

    At their best it's a pick um
    Usyk more skilled and wlad bigger but very skilled with power
     
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  2. themaster458

    themaster458 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes he has a lot of traits that would give Wlad problems; movement that Wlad always struggled with, southpaw so can take away the jab, pressure and feints that can tire Wlad out and force him to overreact, and is very good at getting out and avoiding the clinch. Though would still be a tough fight either way but Usyk can def beat him.
     
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  3. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk

    Usyk is a master in the clinch and he would neutralise that part of Wlads game, without the clinch Wlad would be hopeless.

    Usyk’s head movement would help him avoid the jab and his feet are quick enough to land on Wlad before Wlad steps back
     
  4. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    B.S. he punched himself out and played the blame game.
     
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  5. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Agreed its no different than when Wladimir punched himself out vs Puritty aswell samething.

    Puritty, Brewster, both had pretty solid chins and soaked up the punishment and took their chance when Wladimir punched himself out it's not rocket science.
     
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  6. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    As for the thread a prime Wladimir would beat this current version of Usyk yes apart from Sanders who had dynamite power. Wladimir usually did pretty well vs Southpaws and didn't lose a single round to another highly skilled smaller Southpaw in Byrd.

    Usyk is past his prime now so it's a big ask favouring him over a prime Wladimir.
     
  7. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    Corrie was a fast handed southpaw who was the same size.

    We can’t just dismiss it because Wlad wasn’t prime.

    There’s a reason Vitali was sent in.

    Haye wasn’t smoked at all.

    Wlad was incredibly cautious.
     
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  8. ForemanJab

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    Sanders was bigger than Usyk and more importantly hit way harder.
     
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  9. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    We agree again, usyk is not prime
    A fairer comparison would be wlad when he fought Fury vs now, as they are similar aged. Wlad a little older

    I might pick usyk in that, but difficult to say
    I don't think this usyk beats wlad from 15 years ago
     
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  10. Antsu

    Antsu Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Would the fight be held in Wlads cheating bouncy ring and would it be Wlads referee or neutral one
     
  11. Mordechai

    Mordechai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad is imo the worst stylistic opponent fir usyk. Wlad had an atg jab and atg straight right and left hook + grabbing and leaning. Imo it's a 55-45 in favor of prime wlad
     
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  13. Reinhardt

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    Wlad could take this one for sure , and with his superior jab he could control distance far better than AJ
     
  14. Vic925

    Vic925 New Member banned Full Member

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    34 year old wlad beats any version of Fury and Usyk.
     
  15. LenHarvey

    LenHarvey Active Member Full Member

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    WK was great in his prime but he was scared to get hit & liked to stack the deck with sloppy canvases etc .. Usyk isn't & doesn't.. he's better all round.. better boxer, better fighter. Even playing field I'd favour Usyk.