Do you think Usyk can make a big splash at HW

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  1. Boxlight

    Boxlight Active Member banned Full Member

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    or is he just too small?
     
  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Without question. He's an inch smaller than former champ Joseph Parker and an inch taller(more like 3) than former champ Andy Ruiz.
     
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  3. Safin

    Safin Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Absolutely. Tyson Fury is my favourite boxer but there's a reason why he refuses to entertain the idea of Oleksandr Usyk. I am not saying the Ukranian would beat Tyson Fury, but he would certainly be a tricky opponent to prepare for and compete against at the very least.
     
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  4. MrFoFody

    MrFoFody Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Let's see how Usyk fairs against battlen worn Chisora before we anoint him the 2nd coming of Ali.
     
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  5. ILikeBoxingForRealz

    ILikeBoxingForRealz Active Member Full Member

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    I get the feeling Chisora is gna be a tricky pony to tame. Not saying a W for Chisora but will be a tough puzzle
     
  6. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    Wake me up when he beats a decent behemoth and that doesn't include Chisora. People getting carried away by his cruiserweight achievements, it don't always translate to heavyweight. Some guys are built for it, and some are just too goddamed scrawny to make any waves in the division! lol
     
  7. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    If Wilder can knock out and beat bum after bum, and remain undefeated, so can Usyk. Usyk can easily be matched with C level opponents like Wilder was and give people the impression that he is the second coming of Jesus.
     
  8. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think the Chisora fight will tell us a lot. But he certainly has the potential to get a belt or two.
     
  9. herbzg

    herbzg Euro-Level Athlete Full Member

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    He can be a top 5 heavyweight if he beats a few good names . I don’t know about champion though , unless he wins a vacant strap. Something tells me he’d fare better against Fury as opposed to Joshua .
     
  10. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I did until I saw a heavyweight (Fury) actually using their size to their advantage.
     
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  11. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Of course he will, will just have to bide his time tho. Could be a long wait for his opportunity at Fury or Joshua.
     
  12. Soloman

    Soloman Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lets see him face a big heavyweight first! Witherspoon and chisora dont cut it for me
     
  13. evander40

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    I hope he can, the Chisora fight will let is know what he is all about, if he cant finish Chisora within 8 rounds I cant see him making a impact on HW boxing.
     
  14. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Usyk gives all the top guys problems

    Wilder being the easiest to fury and Aj being the hardest
     
  15. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Unfortunately for him, Fury came back.
    But if Fury retires young or takes a bad loss and goes mental, maybe Usyk can have some room to move.