Joshua vs Usyk The Official Prediction Thread

AJ round 6. Catches and hurts Usyk in the 4th round. Usyk struggles to recover and gets finished in the 6th with a big right hand and a flurry of punches.

 

Come back on here after the fight and admit you were wrong

 

I've got no idea how this is going to go. I've always thought Joshua by KO is probably most likely although I'm coming round to the idea of Joshua controversially on points in a fairly cagey fight - but that's not a very confident prediction.

I can also see Usyk turning up the pressure and pace as the fight progresses and Joshua tiring.

I can see an argument for pretty much any eventuality. On paper this is a brilliant fight and should be a great spectacle. IMO it's Joshua's most difficult challenge to date. Really looking forward to it.

 

I can't see how Joshua reaches the final bell. Usyk is going to hit him with something, at some point. If Usyk is a bit hurt, Joshua could come steaming in and Usyk will put a left hand on his kisser and that will be it. Any Joshua opponent worth his salt should take heart in Joshua's suspect chin and heart. Even in the most dire of moments, someone like Usyk is going to know that he is one punch away from flipping the bout on its head.

Usyk will bamboozle Joshua. Joshua will tire himself from the constant tension. This is not Pudding Pulev. He will need to be on red alert from the off and that will sap him. Joshua will try and play it safe, but will try to counter Usyk if he sees an opening. I hope Usyk does not leave it too late. Middle rounds he needs to turn up the heat and take out stiffy.

 

You do know Ruiz is 2nd greatest boxer of all time right?

 

Where is the Draw option? If it goes the distance, no way that Usyk gets the nod... and it would be convenient for AJ & his team if they had the rematch ready to go. Saves the **** around from Fury or Wilder.

 

Only the second?

 

Well after the masterclass of the 2nd fight we were left in no doubt who the greatest is.

 

The most intriguing fight since wilder Fury 1. Maybe even more so.

I think no matter what people will say "knew it" afterwards but let's not forget beforehand nobody was 100% sure.

Gut tells me Joshua mid to late hurts him

 

AJ on points with no certainty what's so ever.
Even as i type im thinking Usyk stoppage...

I'll stick with Aj on points. It's not a fight i'd bet on.

 

I reckon Usyk stops him late.

I can see AJ being too cautious again and trying to jab his way to a victory like against Ruiz, I don't see that working against Usyk though, he will counter him all night long and turn up the pressure as the fight goes on and eventually stop a gassed AJ.

 

I'm beginning to change my mind after that press conference.. I appreciate it's easy to read too much into it.

Wouldn't be surprised by a Usyk TKO mid-late rounds.

 

Just seen the running order. Campbell Hatton second from top and above Callum Smith. If people are paying 25 quid surely they don’t wanna watch something that is barely white collar level at about 9 o’clock

 

You would think so mate but a lot of people are talking about Campbell . Lot of the casual boxing fans at my work are looking forward to seeing him fight tonight.

 

I can see this playing out similar to the Povetkin fight.