Usyk to retire?

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  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He's compared boxing to a drug and says if he isn't training everyday he feels dead. Not boxing training everyday but rather just doing physical training. He's not doing that because of money he's doing it because that's been his life since he was a teenager at the very least

    He doesn't need anymore money for himself and his family he's earned hundreds of millions and is rich beyond his wildest dreams. He's been the very definition of a legacy fighter and the smart thing to do would be to bow out on top at an age when Father Time's record is 2nd to none, with his legacy unblemished and faculties intact, and more money than he could ever spend
     
    Serge, Oct 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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  2. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    With all due respect, I disagree with you. He's fighting for money, not for legacy.

    He faced off Jake Paul to boost his legacy?

    If he fought for legacy as you said and if he thought he had "tons of money" for him and his family, he would retire after Fury fight.

    But no, he keeps continuing fighting for MORE MONEY. And there's nothing wrong with that.

    His last fight will be against Jake Paul, for a paycheck worth $100M, not for "legacy".
     
    OldSchoolBoxing, Oct 8, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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  3. 11player

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    If Turki is willing to severelly overpay Usyk to face Parker or Kabayel, I guess its ok to do one or 2 more fights. Cant really see Usyk losing them.

    After that its exhibitions only, with Paul and Alex Teixeira being the most interesting.
     
    11player, Oct 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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  4. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    His legacy is complete. Intact. Objective completed. You scored an A +, Mr Usyk. And it will remain intact and unblemished forever if he retires.

    Yes, he can earn an absolute king's ransom fighting Jake ''Money'' Paul in a crossover fight. That won't affect his legacy and it's a one-off, not 2 or 3 more years of boxing and gruelling training spending three months away from his family before every fight when he's already an old man in boxing terms, past his prime, and at an age where the chances of him losing absolutely skyrocket
     
    Serge, Oct 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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  5. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Active Member Full Member

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    I do not think turki can pay usyk enough to face kabayel . Ukraine needs a hero and the risk to loose against kabayel is real .

    He wants to retire undefeated at any costs
     
    mrbigshot, Oct 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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  6. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    You're accusing him of doing something he's never done. HE'S NEVER FOUGHT JAKE PAUL, and no such fight is scheduled.

    If he actually fights Jake Paul, then say that - but he has NOT done so.
     
    Perkin Warbeck, Oct 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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  7. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I didn't say he fought Jake Paul.
     
    OldSchoolBoxing, Oct 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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  8. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk will retire in the right way and not in a cowardly way like Lewis...
     
    CroBox29, Oct 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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  9. Heisenberg

    Heisenberg @paulmillsproboxfit Full Member

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    Relax, the thread is ‘Usyk to retire?’ with a link and then some context as to why I’m asking the question.
     
    Heisenberg, Oct 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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  10. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Little wonder. Ali had about 3 times as many pro fights - all at heavyweight - and fought some of the all time great heavyweights over 15 rounds.
     
    like a boss, Oct 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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  11. IntentionalButt

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

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    True, but he also doesn't have a win 1/10th as good as Manila or Kinshasa.
     
    IntentionalButt, Oct 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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  12. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If he does it’s a disgusting & blatant duck of Crawford.:sisi1
     
    Hanz Cholo, Oct 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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  13. IntentionalButt

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

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    :nono: Bud's #3. Usyk would be ducking #2 Inoue.
     
    IntentionalButt, Oct 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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  14. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    agreed. And I think no version of Usyk could beat ‘66-‘67 Ali.

    just saying, he’s aging like fine wine.
     
    Barrf, Oct 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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  15. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Jesus Christ, guy, how many times does it have to be said that Paul is going to be an MMA fight? He's spent his life studying grappling and wants to show a bit of that.
     
    catchwtboxing, Oct 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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