Ken Norton Vs Oleksandr Usyk

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Norton Vs Usyk

  1. Norton

    34 vote(s)
    69.4%
  2. Usyk

    15 vote(s)
    30.6%
  1. BCS8

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    I like Usyk on points but can understand the argument for Norton on resume.
     
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  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I back Norton and if Usyk was an orthodox fighter, I'd really back Norton. It's Usyk's southpaw style that may cause trouble
     
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  3. Pat M

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    Also, when I think of Norton's defense, Usyk's right jab would be coming over the low left hand of Norton's, keeping Norton's right hand busy blocking the jab...Usyk should be able to jab with his right, slide to the left and land his left hand or right hook to the exposed front side of Norton. Norton's stance didn't seem to allow effective lateral or backward movement to counter a quick move to the left. Usyk should be able to move to the right behind his jab effectively too, Norton's left hand position would make it hard for him to hook a southpaw and his right hand will always be busy with a right jab. Unless Norton can establish his jab and make it a straight line fight, it's hard to see an advantage for him.
     
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  4. ideafix12

    ideafix12 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Stop making threads about Usyk as a heavyweight.. He has only faced a bum
     
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  5. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Modern cruiserweights are about 210lbs on fight night. He's been facing HWs his entire career.
     
  6. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The exact point I came in here to make. Uysk fighting a 230lbs+ really doesn’t do anything for me in terms of how he’d cope with Norton.
     
  7. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    I think the amount of rounds could factor here. Norton is better on offense and hit harder, criminally under rated with his body shots. The question is his chin and what type of punch Usyk throws at heavyweight. It could be a rely good match.
     
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  8. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’m not entirely sold on Usyk at heavyweight yet. Of course the crusierweights he fought we’re roughly of similar size to a lot of 1970s heavyweights but were they as good as the ones Norton competed with ? I just don’t know
     
  9. Bah Lance

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    I think if you can't hurt Norton you are in for a long night, I don't care how good you can box.
     
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  10. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He never fought 60’s Ali.
     
  11. Somali Sanil

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    I know, but it doesn’t matter, he could always box with Ali, could match up well with him regardless
     
  12. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    This brings me to my next thought....who had the best ATG mustache?

    Was it Ken Norton, Evander Holyfield, Ron Lyle or Michael Spinks??
     
  13. MrFoFody

    MrFoFody Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tex Cobb
     
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  14. WAR01

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    Larry had a torn bicep...
     
  15. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Usyk being matched with the guy who beat Ali? Hmm