Usyk v Povetkin

We'll see.

 

Joyce is only 33 I would say he has another 5 years or so before he needs to cash out. He has had 7 pro fights and lost horribly to Usyk in the WSOB.

Being mandatory does not guarantee you a fight (ask Dominic Breazeale!) and as mandatory he only takes home 25%. I can't see him waiting 18 months + and letting his career stagnate when he could be earning top dollar as an A side PPV fighter.

 

Can’t see Joyce’s taking the risk
Usyk v Parker would be another good fight but I would want to see him in with a world class 6ft6 heavyweight before attempting a world title charge
I think usyk could change heavy weight boxing to be more about skill
Fury v usyk I would love to see

 

Real balls first move if so. Excellent fight. Looking at it on the same date as the WBSS fight I heard, which I hope isn't the case unless it's in the States.

 

Surprised Hearn has not considered putting this on in Germany or even Moscow/Kiev. Would be a massive event in Russia and stadium sell out in Germany.

 

Grand, what a terrific weekend of fights that would be.

 

Really happy with this fight. Fair play Usyk.

 

Its impressive that he's taken povetkin but I wouldn't expect anything less from a man like usyk.

 

Usyk gets a pass I suppose if his first fight at heavyweight is Helenius or somebody else of a similar standing. Before Povetkin was ever mentioned, somebody like a Helenius seemed realistic. But if that's what we end up with after getting teased with Usyk vs Povetkin then, it's a bit of a let down, but as I say, he'd get a pass for this first one.

But big Usyk hasn't disappointed so far, so let's wait and see.

 

Helenius is 6'7 compared to Povetkin who is 6'2 so it will be an interesting to see how he handles the size and reach advantage.