Usyk vs Itauma: compare them from a technical stadpoint

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Usyk is the best, May 13, 2026.


  1. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,133
    6,536
    Jul 31, 2021
    He's got about 15 years to learn. Be interesting to see how far he can go.
     
  2. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

    36,593
    24,763
    Feb 19, 2007
    i will be watching, hes showing lots of potential. moreso than any other guy coming up at hw. as long as he keeps improving, the world is his oyster.
     
    Kiwi Casual likes this.
  3. doc quam

    doc quam New Member Full Member

    26
    13
    Nov 29, 2025
     
  4. doc quam

    doc quam New Member Full Member

    26
    13
    Nov 29, 2025
    Usyk(and Bivol) will not be he same after back surgeries Usyk has nothing more to prove & I can't imagine why he wants to fight a MMA guy. he will be wise to get out ala aging and debilitating Lumbar surgery. Its good to see what I have called the heavyweight clown show aging out of the sport the new. Current era looks promising
     
  5. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Take the risk or lose the chance Full Member

    24,363
    24,421
    Mar 5, 2012
    I'd like to see the fight
    To be fair I want Usyk to fight everyone wardley Parker just clean out the heavyweight devision leave no doubts
     
  6. Gregor Sia-Lees

    Gregor Sia-Lees Member banned Full Member

    255
    222
    Apr 6, 2026
    Itauma would knock out Usyk. I think he'd beat any version of Usyk. And he's a lot more entertaining than Usyk who is quite boring also
     
  7. Gregor Sia-Lees

    Gregor Sia-Lees Member banned Full Member

    255
    222
    Apr 6, 2026
    you say that like there's only one type of back surgery lol
     
  8. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,590
    3,882
    Sep 30, 2021
    Feints: Usyk is better because his feints are more layered, constant, and proven at elite level.

    Jab: Usyk is better because his jab controls distance, rhythm, and opponent reactions more effectively.

    Lead right hooks: Itauma may be better in raw power, but Usyk is better technically because he uses the shot with angles and timing.

    Straight lefts: Usyk is better overall because his straight left is more accurate, versatile, and strategically set up, although Itauma’s is more explosive.

    Left hooks: Itauma is better because his left hook looks more naturally powerful and damaging.

    Combination punching: Usyk is better because his combinations are smoother, longer, smarter, and better connected to footwork.

    Footwork: Usyk is clearly better because his movement, angles, balance, and ring control are elite.

    Defensive body movements: Usyk is better because his slips, pivots, small upper-body movements, and exits are more refined.

    High guard and blocking punches: Usyk is better because he blocks, parries, and resets more intelligently under pressure.

    Punching power: Itauma is better in raw punching power and explosiveness, with a higher KO rate, while Usyk’s power is more about timing, accuracy, and breaking opponents down over rounds.

    Overall, Usyk is the better boxer, while Itauma has more raw heavyweight explosiveness and potential.
     
    Usyk is the best likes this.