Kabayel the one most likely to beat Usyk?

Nah. Not on Usyks level.

 

It is for sure his toughest stylistic fight, but it won't happen
I expect Usyk will fight Dubois and then AJ again and retire the British champ

 

If Usyk it at his best, i don't see any of the current guys beating him. The question is: how many good fights does he have left in him? Eventually someone will get him due to father time.

I think he plans on retiring at the end of current year. I don't see Kabayel beating prime Usyk. Usyk isn't going to stand there like Sanchez or Zhang. He will jab, jab, move, throw a cross. Kabayel isn't quick enough to close the distance vs prime Usyk.

Could Kabayel trouble current Usyk with some body shots? Sure. Is it going to be enough to win a fight? Unlikely. Unless Kabayel lands a clean left hook to the liver, he isn't winning this.

 

It would be an interesting match, for me Kabayel is the most dangerous challenger for Usyk. The German fighter moves well in the ring, presses his opponent, has jab, stamina, workrate and is a very good body puncher. A boxer with these characteristics can create problems even for a champion like Usyk, who in my opinion would be the favorite, but Kabayel would play his chances to the end.

 

Considering this era is as weak as drinks at a pool bar only time will beat Usyk.

 

Certainly the most likely to outpoint him.

As Adam alluded to hes not British so Usyk isn't fighting him.

 

Hard to say if kabayel would beat usyk but in any case he appears to be the most dangerous guy for the champ .

What can be said for sure : it will not happen , usyk will avoid him at any costs .

 

Think its between Dubois and Opetaia.

Kabayel is an exceptional body puncher and I love his style but Usyk's footwork is far too good for Kabayel to land his body shots consistently. Zhang has no footwork nor stamina so he was basically a sitting duck taking all the punishment in.

 

Think he's probably a bit to static to beat Usyk.
The body is the chink in the armour so that would give Kaybayel something to look for but I think it will need someone faster to keep the pressure on Usyk and shut his exits down.

 

Funny enough we are all speculating usyk is too strong for parker , his footwotk is too good for kabayel .

No problem champ , if this is true then face kabayel , face parker , clear them both and then go for the undisputed with dubois .

Two high ranking fights on your legacy, honorable title defences of wbo and wbc , truckloads of money on every fight and standing ovations from your fans and ukraine .

But ... nothing happens . Only empty words , avoiding wbo defence , avoiding wbc defence . Maybe a meaningless fight against dubois who was already beaten and a cross over with pereira ... wow

It smells fishy if sir usyk would REALLY clear easily lets say kabayel .

 

Yep beats a few brits and wants to be declared GOAT
Mike Tyson read out his division in a few years, as have many others

He just wants to fight the same guys over and over
Not saying Parker/Agit beat him, but much more interesting than the same guys over and over again
Mark my words, they will position AJ to fight the winner of Usyk/Dubuios

Thank Heavens Ali who was better and more popular than Usyk could ever be, had it in him to read out his division in separate decades I might add. Sure he lost some fights, but that is what happens when you fight everyone

 

Usyk is leagues beyond anyone in the division......................age is the only thing that'll beat him and I think he's smart enough to get out before that.

 

Opetaia is the only one in my opinion that has a chance. But that assessment is based on a lot of unknowns, especially how Opetaia shapes as a HW with another 15-20 pounds on his frame. If it doesn’t slow his feet or significantly impact his handspeed then I think he gives Usyk plenty to think about.

Would I back Opetaia to win? Probably not. But I certainly think he’s a very live dog.