Usyk is the most skilled heavyweight of all time

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Usyk is perhaps more technically skilled than Ali. I personally think Larry Holmes is the superior technician than Usyk.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Jul 19, 2025
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  2. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Top 3 HW of all time with Ali and Lewis.
     
    Mitch87, Jul 19, 2025
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    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holyfield is more skilled than both Ali and Lewis. Why is he not mentioned with the top heavyweights in terms of skill
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Jul 19, 2025
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  4. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I rate Hollyfield a lot, number 4 after these 3. Both Ali Lewis records of quality of opposition beaten are better.
     
    Mitch87, Jul 19, 2025
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  5. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    I don't know. Holmes had the jab and footwork but could sometimes be lacking in the head movement.
     
    catchwtboxing, Jul 19, 2025
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  6. Jon Saxon

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    Oh shut up.Ali knocked people out going backwards.
    #levels
     
    Jon Saxon, Jul 19, 2025
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  7. miniq

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    Knocking someone out going backwards makes you Usyk level skilled? No...
     
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