If Usyk does not TKO Takam then he is the most overrated HW ever.

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  1. iDavid

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    Tyson Fury didn't stop Pianeta, Seferi is he overrated?
     
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  2. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    It took Ali 15 rounds to stop Wepner, and now we have that damn statue in Philly.
    Just saying.
     
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    GALVATRON Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Certain styles could cause Usyk to struggle , Takam could be one but I don't think Usyk will come close to losing. People are once again forgetting it's boxing , it's not called Knock outs.

    Takam is probably past his peak at this point and defeating Usyk will require pressing him 12 rounds bc Takam isn't a power puncher , he does have decent body punching.
     
    GALVATRON, Apr 23, 2019
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  4. Kissan

    Kissan I respect box Full Member

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    This thread is trash. Please delete your account. The headline is a typical clickbait headline.
     
    Kissan, Apr 23, 2019
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  5. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Usyk is a smaller guy coming up in weight to fight a bigger man. And he's not some kind of seek and destroy puncher. I wouldn't be shocked at all if he didn't knock out Takam, Takam is a pretty tough guy, his (real) stoppages were against Povetkin, a decent hitter and Chisora. Both guys are large. Even Joshua and his vaunted power couldn't put away Takam. A dominating win by Usyk would have the same effect.
     
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  6. Boxcel

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    The problem with being the smaller guy is you need respectable power to be successful to make up for any size disadvantage. If he can't put away Takam who is a relatively small heavyweight then it's a bad sign for when he faces the bigger guys.
     
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  7. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Byrd had no power at all and grabbed a belt. I think Usyk while not a puncher can probably get anyone's respect. Maybe not knock guys out but get their respect, definitely. Takam is a defensively capable guy, I think if Usyk looks good against him, I think it's a statement even without the ko.
     
    northpaw, Apr 23, 2019
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    I quite disagree with you.Saitov was probably one of the best boxers of all times.Feather-fisted but almost impossible to beat.A true master of the sweet science.Usyk is no brutal ko puncher .Nevertheless he is a threath to any present heavy.
     
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    The difference is Byrd was more elusive in terms of head movement while Usyk relies more on the high guard and footwork. This becomes more difficult when there is a significant reach gap. This is about Usyk's prospects in beating the top 3. I think in the heavyweights you either need power or a significant length advantage. Speed is also important when undersized.
     
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  10. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    way overrated.
     
    greenhornet, Apr 23, 2019
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  11. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

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    When Usyk comes in at a roided 250+ pounds as is the HW norm these days, Takem won't last 3 rounds..
     
    Mr Icaman, Apr 23, 2019
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  12. George Crowcroft

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    I agree with the point, but he was coming back from the brink of suicide
     
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  13. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Usyk will win by stoppage.
     
    iceferg, Apr 24, 2019
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  14. gdm

    gdm Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    He is prob most overrated HW ever and not because he couldn’t stop those bums, because his best win is over ancient shot wlad and his second best “win” is a draw with wilder.
     
    gdm, Apr 24, 2019
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  15. catchwtboxing

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    Literally everything that you said is gibberish.

    In any event, no. A win is a win.

    Kindly **** off back to where you came from.
     
    catchwtboxing, Apr 24, 2019
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