Usyk would be a title threat in any Heavyweight era.

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He has that unique style, he is simply flawless and he could beat anyone...
     
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    I’m not sure any boxer is flawless. We will never know if he beats ‘anyone’, l suspect not.
    I think he struggles massively against Tyson Fury’s physicality alone.
    No doubt Usyk is hugely talented though.
     
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  3. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Flawless is a little much. I agree the guy is very talented and a smart boxer, but I'm excited to see more of him at heavyweight so we can get a better picture. So far he's fought only 1 top heavyweight.
     
  4. ShovelHook

    ShovelHook Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's far from flawless, like all boxers, but he's one of those guys who has a good chance against literally anyone in boxing history.
     
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    exocet76 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Flawless no. very good all round yes. I'm not sure we will know for sure as time is ticking and he might only have two or three fights before retirement . He has a great chance of being undefeated it just depends on the fights that get made and if he can take everyone out.
     
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  6. Moonlight

    Moonlight Walking in the moonlight... lonely.. as always.. Full Member

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    How is he flawless? Even the bodybuilder who has mediocre boxing skills showed us that Usyk has some problems. He is a bit vulnerable against jabs. Bodybuilder did a good job with his jabs in the first rounds. Usyk also has paper skin like all other Slavs.
     
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    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No one is truly flawless. Usyk though is a great boxer who would be great in any era.
     
  8. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yup.

    Slick southpaw with an iron chin.

    Tough night for anyone.
     
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  9. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Joe Frazier and them boys would tear his ass up.
     
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    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joe Frazier and Mike Tyson give Usyk hell 100%. Usyk outboxes Foreman.
     
  11. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Of course he would.

    I remember lots of posters falsely claiming prior to the AJ win that he would never win a HW title. Also claiming that you can’t ever win a HW title in the modern era unless you are 6 foot 5 or more.

    These people completely ignore the fact that at 6 foot 5 you aren’t ever going to be as coordinated and quick as someone of a more normal height.

    Usyk has turned over as a HW slightly past his prime. But he can still get some big wins and hold those belts for sometime.

    I know Fury isn’t keen on facing him because he never mentions his name. Whyte has never mention his name either
     
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    sasto Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I really, really want to see him against Fury before the end of 2022.

    Then we'll know the truth about both of them.
     
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    Bingo!!!
     
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    ertwin Active Member banned Full Member

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    Well he has a massive flaw, he isnt the strongest puncher. Its enough to hurt people but against guys like fury or wilder, his lack of power could really cost him the fight.