Should the Usyk-Joshua rematch be in Kiev or London?

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Should the rematch be in London or Kiev

Poll closed Jan 2, 2022.

  1. London

    3 vote(s)
    4.9%

  2. Kiev

    58 vote(s)
    95.1%
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  1. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Would it be fair for Usyk to have a big fight in his home country for once?

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    Perkin Warbeck, Sep 25, 2021
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  2. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If Hearn and Joshua say no, I think Usyk should announce his retirement. Let all three belts splinter.

    And then in about eight months, Usyk should challenge the winner of Wilder-Joshua 3 for the World Title. They'd split the purse with him. (They're both like that.)

    Joshua's just a contender now. Joshua and Hearn's immediate rematch clauses are weak. Joshua wouldn't have given Usyk a rematch if Joshua had been awarded a gift decision.

    Other boxers agree ahead of time to fight twice regardless of who wins.

    Let Joshua pick up the scraps. Let Joshua fight someone like Joe Joyce for a vacant strap.

    Joshua had his big homecoming show Saturday and crapped the bed yet again.
     
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    Dubblechin, Sep 25, 2021
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  3. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Ukraine if the money is right.
     
    mirkofilipovic, Sep 25, 2021
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  4. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kiev, Usyk is calling the shots now.
    AJ doesn't deserve a rematch.
     
    FastSmith7, Sep 25, 2021
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  5. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    I sense another trip to Mecca Bingo.
     
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  6. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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  7. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

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    Ruiz Aj 2 should have been in mex so my vote is kiev
     
    Ph33rknot, Sep 25, 2021
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  8. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Kiev of course.

    Usyk is the ultimate road warrior. He deserves to have a big homecoming and the building on his side for once.
     
    catchwtboxing, Sep 25, 2021
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  9. sasto

    sasto Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is the downside of Usyk winning, UK fights are already on too early.

    It should be in Kiev, I'd be surprised if it played out that way though.
     
    sasto, Sep 25, 2021
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  10. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    There isn't enough money in Kiev to make it worthwhile.
     
    FrankinDallas, Sep 25, 2021
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  11. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    There is something almost admirable in your level of delusion...kind of like how you cheer for Don Quixote tilting windmills, and challenging sleeping lions.

    Don't even wake up.
     
    catchwtboxing, Sep 25, 2021
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  12. G Man

    G Man Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who cares? AJ loses either way.
     
    G Man, Sep 25, 2021
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  13. hoopsman

    hoopsman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    While I'm dubious that the financials or politics of boxing will make a homecoming possible, if anyone has earned one, it's Usyk.

    The guy is an absolute fearless free spirit with HOF caliber skills.

    Enjoy this guy while he's around.
     
    hoopsman, Sep 25, 2021
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  14. Decker

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    Nothing against Britain, but why do all of these fights have to be there.

    AJs last big fight overseas he lost to a fat Mexican. He can come back, but Usyk deserves to have the rematch in the Ukraine.
     
    Decker, Sep 25, 2021
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  15. Caliboxing

    Caliboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    To my best recollection, the Klits never brought a big fight in to honor their home land. I respect Usyk for trying to do that. Maybe it'd be less pressure on AJ too to fight away from home. Make it happen. World champion is supposed to go anywhere, Usyk did. Then he can Fight fury in the Himalayas for GOAT status.
     
    Caliboxing, Sep 25, 2021
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