Next (maybe last?) for Usyk...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Aug 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM.


  1. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agreed.
     
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  2. BoxingABC1

    BoxingABC1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It has to be Parker, if anyone, personally.

    I think Wardley has the polar opposite of a strong amateur pedigree though, think he just had a handful of white collar fights
     
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  3. kostya by ko

    kostya by ko Boxing Addict

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    I'd be happy with this too. Itauma might do ok in early rounds before Usyk gets going.
     
  4. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    id be fine with it. As fun as it would be to see AJ drill Paul through the canvas with the first right he threw, Usyk giving Paul a humiliating public boxing lesson would be even more satisfying. A fight resembling Holmes-Cobb, where the mismatch is so wide it’s kind of funny to watch.
     
  5. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    Parker, then he can fight whoever he wants to fight for a big payday.

    But not Fury under any circumstances. And not AJ.
     
  6. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    I am not a fan of the whole "he's earned a soft touch".

    That only applies to a champ who has defended his title a dozen times or so. When there are active hungry and deserving contenders eagerly awaiting a title shot, either he needs to fight them or relinquish all titles if he wants a soft touch.

    Sorry but no, he hasn't earned a soft touch. Give up the titles or fight Parker/Kabayel.
     
  7. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Agreed Usyk has been averaging 1 fight per year for the last 6 years there's no reason he needs a soft touch.

    Either fight Parker who's been waiting for a shot for over a year or retire simple as that and let the younger Heavyweights fight it out for the belts.
     
  8. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Wilder, Hrgovic and especially Zhang all have excellent amateur pedigree
     
  9. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Correct but they're not undefeated.
     
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  10. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Ah that's right, you're correct. Drop him from #6 then...he basically would be a much shittier version of #5.
     
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  11. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Oh, whoops, misread
     
  12. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You're really OK for Jake Paul's debut at Heavyweight to be for the unified titles? Ahead of everyone else?

    That's a bit sad tbh.
     
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  13. GlaukosTheHammer

    GlaukosTheHammer Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :lol: deontay!

    TBH, IDGAF. He's in a hard spot for making it interesting. So, anything really, if he likes a guy and want him paid that's cool, if he wants the hardest he can face I respect that. Just do what the body's say is cool. Whatever gets him the most money is cool Something for ukraine is cool. Whatever bro, he earned it. If champ want champ can fight Jake Paul, IDGAF, Usyk's earned the benefit of doubt.

    Like I don't need to see Wlad vs Usyk, but if that was something Ukraine wanted, okay bros.

    Parker earned it

    Agit earned it

    Usyk earned an easy one if he wants it

    Whatever, fine by me, dude's proven all he can IMO.
     
  14. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He fought Mike Tyson at HW.
     
  15. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    And you're suggesting beating up a 60 year old retiree is enough for a title shot? Bro really?
     
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