Which of the following would be acceptable to you as Usyk's NEXT fight?

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Who would be acceptable NEXT

  1. Joe Parker

    96.0%
  2. Agit Kabeyal

    70.0%
  3. Fabio Wardley

    14.0%
  4. Deontay Wilder

    18.0%
  5. Derrick Chisora II

    2.0%
  6. Tyson fury III

    8.0%
  7. Anthony Joshua III

    4.0%
  8. Moses Ituama

    10.0%
  9. Artur Beterbiev

    2.0%
  10. Other (please elaborate

    8.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Vote.

    The point of the multiple choice poll thread is asking which of the choices you would support as his NEXT fight, so if you think if has to be Parker, you should only check that box, for example. If you would be all right with, say, Parker OR Kabeyal, check both.

    I think Parker has earned it and makes for a significant fight historically, so I will only be checking Parker. I like Kabeyal, Wardly, or even Wilder if he continues on, but I want Parker next.
     
  2. lufcrazy

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  3. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Same, I'd probably rather he fight Kabayel, the guy is undefeated and has some good wins. I reckon Usyk would school him. It would be a good win on paper. Parker deserves the fight and a win is a win, for Usyk. However, Parker has already lost to Joshua, Whyte and Joyce. A win over Parker for Usyk won't mean much in the long term.
     
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  4. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hrgovic and Frank Sanchez would be better fights then almost this entire list. Heck if we gotta have Usyk fight an American why is Jared Anderson so terrible again?

    I know I said I'd like the Wilder fight but thats really not acceptable. It'd be fun but in terms of fairness it wouldn't be right. It'd be better than any of the rematches being seriously considered but it'd still be wrong.

    If Beterbiev easily beat Benavidez I'd say f it lets do it. But in the absolute rosiest scenario Beterbiev would be like what 43 when that fight happened? Maybe in a different timeline if the ducks aligned different this fight could have happened.
     
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  5. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hrgovic and Sanchez aren't big enough to be a main course. Wilder despite being past it would be a better win on paper. Anderson LOL
     
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  7. NahMateNoWay

    NahMateNoWay New Member Full Member

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    This.
    But I don't think it will be tbh
     
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who do you think it will be then?

    I assume you think Usyk will bin a belt to avoid Parker?
     
  9. Kiwi Fish

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    Parker as his current mandatory is the answer.

    But if he drops the belt he can fight who he likes, it clearly means he is done being undisputed and the guy at the top.

    So he can rematch Chisora, or drag Fury out of retirement, or even fight Jake Paul for a I care.
     
  10. lufcrazy

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    Parker could well go onto be the next HW champ once Usyk retires.
     
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  11. lufcrazy

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    Nah mate no way will it be one of those two. Id exect Fury or AJ tbh.
     
  12. NahMateNoWay

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    Basically, yep. Not because Usyk feels threatened by Parker though, more that Parker doesn't tick the boxes for Usyk and Turki in terms of attracting eyeballs to the event.
    If that happens is it still a duck? It'd be harsh to call it that but what else is it when you drop a belt to avoid a mandatory...
    Anyway basically I don't think Usyk is getting in the ring for legacy or cash at this stage, imo it's all about keeping his country in people's minds. So he just wants the fights that bring the largest audience.
    Turki is bankrolling most of his fights, and he wants eyes as well (different reason but same outcome). Sadly neither Parker or Kabayel sell to casuals so they aren't the priority.
    Obviously I don't know anything, but I reckon Frank will try and fast track Moses into a position to fight Usyk. Whether they think the WBO belt adds something to that and want Moses to fight Parker first is the question for me, I reckon it comes down to whether they want to risk Parker upsetting their plans and whether that risk is outweighed by whatever additional interest is generated by another undisputed fight.
    I'll admit it's all speculation and I'm being pretty cynical, I just don't see Parker or Kabayel aligning with their motivations.
    Wilder also makes a lot of sense for Usyk in terms of who would watch the fight as well TBH, and Eddie could sell that one. But I'm not convinced Turki would be interested.
    I admit not to knowing, but Usyk seems to have no interest in Parker whatever his motivation is.
    Damn shame.
     
  13. NahMateNoWay

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    Yep could be for sure. If I were betting though I reckon it might be Moses instead.
    Sad times all round.
     
  14. MorvidusStyle

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    The only acceptable ones are Fury, Parker, Kebabyal and Wilder.
    Why?
    Fury is still the best opponent and x3 will look pretty good. Nobody cares about wins against Parker and Kebabs.
    Wilder is still one of the big opponents of the era even if he is shot. It's still something for the collection.
    The other two are 'in line' by default so that's the only reason.

    You could put AJ with Fury if AJ hadn't just been splattered by Dubious. But after that it's ridiculous to make the fight with him for all the belts again. I mean even by fan standards that should be a step too far since he only just fought for another undeserved belt against Dubious.

    How is that different to Fury? Fury lost his belts to Usyk and hasn't had a string of four fights and another gift title shot in between.
     
  15. Your Mum

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    He needs to avenge his loss to Showtime Shawn Porter or retire.
     
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