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

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  1. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things.

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    Canelo is the only one to come close. And I am being rather generous.
     
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    I can't believe he just mispronounced Joe Louis.
     
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    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have said multiple times, the Fury of either Usyk fight would have beaten any current fighter not named Usyk.

    I actually think that if Dubois had won tonight and Usyk had retired, the outcome would be Fury promptly takes those belts like Debo taking Red's bike.
     
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  4. MannyMMA

    MannyMMA Canelo fans are male swifties Full Member

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    Eat your crow redcoat.

    In fact all of the delusional Brits on the forum who said the last fight was a KO for Dubois, dig in.
     
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    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    After having over 20+ world title fights and close to 60 professional fights fighting in some of the most brutal wars of all time.

    And you're really calling Holmes a poor man's version of Ali ? A top 5 Heavyweight of all time who would make Dubois look like an amateur ?

    This is a troll post.
     
  6. ForemanJab

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    I watched boxing in that era. They weren't as good as you remember.
     
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    Decker Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Damn, I nodded off from 5:15 to nearly 6:00 (I've never slept well).
    Just reading a few posts... Usyk stopped DD in under five rounds?!
    :eeeeek:

    I thought there was a better them slim chance Usyk losses based on the age difference.
     
  8. Grinder

    Grinder Dude, don't call me Dude Full Member

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    I don't want to see Usyk lose, but sometimes it is better to hand the banner to the next generation. The problem is if Usyk loses because of age.

    My preference is that if Usyk thinks he's really done, then retire, otherwise keep taking out the best challenge, as the undisputed champion should.

    Apart from Kabayel and Parker, who else is ready and able? There was a mention of Itauma, but that seems very premature.
     
  9. uppakut

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    That's an unfair comparison bro, Ali had much more fights against tougher competition and also had his best years robbed from him. Usyk is a great no doubt though
     
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  10. Gomo

    Gomo Active Member Full Member

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    To be fair its how you walk him down its a style's thing. Chisora had that peekaboo style on the way in you can imagine Mike tyson being able to get in with his high guard and let them fly. A tall upright fighter like dubois,AJ and probably guys like Lewis of the past have no chance of walking him down. Just styles.
     
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  11. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    :lol: They included Okolie in the poll for Usyk's next opponent
     
  12. RobBrownBetting

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    The best heavyweight to ever lace up a pair of boxing gloves.
     
  13. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    You missed a hell of a performance. Within a round Usyk had woken everybody up from that Lapin-and-Okolie-induced slumber, and within four you could tell Dubois was going to get stopped. Then in a snap, BOOM.
     
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    Zero chance Kabayel-Bakole leaves anybody feeling let down.
     
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    Crazy idea: Usyk vs. Opetaia.