Usyk's weaknesses?

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  1. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Whatever they are Bellew ain't exposing any.
     
  2. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    little hands.
    the man is no ali.
     
  3. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    i watched some of the gassiev fight again and as he pulled away on the cards he seemed to spend a little more time in range and got hit from time to time

    if he does this vs Joshua or or Wilder it could be his undoing. I'm guessing he felt Gassiev's punches and estimated that Gassiev couldnt knock him out with one blow and elected to put his punches together more
     
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  4. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    A very complete fighter !.possibly gets involved when he doesn't need to .Not a massive puncher .Not much really
     
  5. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Usyk is a perfect fighter at CW but if he moves up to HW he will probably get bashed.
     
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  6. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    same goes for Britain, Germany, and most other places.
     
  7. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    there can be only one!
     
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  8. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Complete fighter but not a once punch KO artist. But Lot of the greats arent
     
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  9. LordSouness

    LordSouness Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In general terms, he doesn't really have any weaknesses. He utilises all his skills and strengths at an elite level.

    He can be hit though, unlike some of the really great guys of the last 10 years, which makes him beatable.
     
  10. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    Well, lack of power sure ain't a strength! I get what you're saying. Moving up to the heavies, I feel, my turn him into a Mayweatheresque type fighter. You know before the fight begins, it's going the distance. No explosive or suprise finishes or first round konockouts. To real fans of the sport, it matters not one bit. I just want to see him run them big boys ragged for 12 long, frustrating rounds.
     
  11. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I just wanna see what Usyk can do when he moves up in weight.
     
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  12. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    who in the past ten years cannot be hit?
     
  13. JacK Rauber

    JacK Rauber Unbourboned by what has been Full Member

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    His chin. Not that great.
     
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  14. natedogg

    natedogg New Member Full Member

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    Relies on the right hand too much, sometimes he seems like a one handed fighter. Almost makes me think hes a converted southpaw or something.
     
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  15. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    In certain fights, he stays in the pocket for too long and allows himself to get tagged. The Breidis fight was really close and he took some bad shots from him.

    At HW, the size and power differential will mean he will be more cautious. So that weakness is less of an issue.

    In general he has all of the skills, its just sometimes his tactics are off and he has lapses in concentration.
     
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