Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk vs. Daniel Raphael Dubois 2 & Lawrence Okolie Jr. vs. Kevin Lerena RBR

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  1. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It was impressive. He walked right into the lion's den, knocked the lion out promptly, and even was his usual sportsmanlike self to the lion after the fact.
     
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  2. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Usyk may not be a legit banger, but we've seen numerous times now from him that overhand left when he sits down and puts torque into can really do some big time damage.
     
  3. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    This was like the old Usyk. Walking his opponent into beautiful counters we haven't seen that for awhile

    Remember Usyk can't punch and all you have to do is "walk him down." This is what happens when you walk him down all you geniuses who parrot this nonsense. Usyk will walk you into big counters and knock you out. That's why AJ and Belly didn't do it not because they wanted to box him
     
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  4. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Buisness decides who is next...it's clearly Fury. People hate it but that's what will happen.
     
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  5. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    But you're matching up Usyk vs those fighters based on his performances at Heavyweight.

    And whilst Usyk is impressive the likes of Joshua, Fury, Dubois, would get wasted by the best Heavyweights of the 90s like Tyson, Bowe, Lewis, Holyfield.

    The Heavyweights now simply aren't that good simple as that Usyk is the only stand out one.
     
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  6. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Nah. He was done.
     
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  7. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. Kabayel is still undefeated and he’s coming off the big win over Zhang. I think he makes the most sense as Usyk’s next opponent.
     
  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Going to ruffle some feathers here, but - at this same age, 38 years old, Muhammad Ali was getting beaten up and stopped by a poor man's version of himself. :deal:

    Usyk. Is. Special.
     
  9. ManOLantern

    ManOLantern Actual Junkie Full Member

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    Funny because he hasn’t beaten ANY of them. Can’t give him credit for Usyk’s accomplishments.
     
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  10. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things.

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    Top Rank once tried this, and the fights ended up being let downs. :lol:
    Even tho the main event was pretty fun, it ended in an anticlimactic fashion and left everyone frustrated.
    https://boxrec.com/en/event/625107
     
  11. deyell

    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    That is how he hurt Fury in the first fight.
     
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  12. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tonight he was heavy, thick and slow though, because I think he wanted to KO Dubois early to make a statement about "the low blow controversy".
     
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  13. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Time will tell, Miniq.

    If that happens, he will stop Fury inside six.
     
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  14. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    you failed to mention that usyk has never fought a great fighter himself. i can understand why you would think usyk would beat anyone if you also think the guys hes beaten are in any way close to as skilled as genuine atg fighters are. but from my understanding of boxing, and combat in general, they are technically, mentally, and athletically inferior to many of the fighters from other eras. but i do understand why many people would see what you see.
     
  15. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton When you have to shoot, shoot!, don't talk...... Full Member

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    I think you're correct, mate.


    But anyone not called Usyk I give him a fair chance.

    Plus he's still pretty much a pup. He could use tonight's experience as a good learning lesson. That 'dreams' are exactly that when it comes to real life fruition at times.


    I hope he doesn't do a.full on AJ and stop real 'grounded' belief.

    Dubois has still got a lot of paydays AND wins ahead with the right company.
     
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