why wasn't Dubois agressive like that against Usyk?

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  1. Mister Pugilist

    Mister Pugilist Active Member Full Member

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    would of probably beat Usyk if he went after him the way he did Joshua
     
  2. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Because Usyk has a great chin and wouldn't start to panic. He would compose himself and get back to his gameplan

    Joshua showed heart, but he hasn't the highest I.q and it's well known he is front runner

    I picked Aj on the buildup, but did say is DDD jumped over him early and hurt him, it would give him a great chance

    You don't let a bully type gain confidence, it makes Aj much more dangerous
     
  3. Ol' Bub

    Ol' Bub Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Usyk can keep his head off center line better than AJ.
     
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  4. FreddieGibbs

    FreddieGibbs Active Member Full Member

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    Because Usyk gave him things to think about and punished his mistakes. Joshua did neither
     
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  5. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Because those punches Dubois hit Joshua with would have missed against Usyk, frustrating Dubois.

    Joshua's reflexes were poor yesterday, he's slipped punches better in the past. Fighters age differently, some are more faded at 35 than others at 38. Joshua seemed old and slow. He was also too heavy - he might be faster at a lighter weight.
     
  6. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    As others have stated Usyk's footwork, countering and defense are much better than Joshua's. All things considered I thought Dubois boxed well with his jab and body punching vs Usyk. Though he lost the vast majority of rounds and was stopped I thought he did well for himself in that fight
     
  7. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Different fights, I guess?
     
  8. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    He actually did get aggressive from time to time, but he was either hitting gloves, air or got countered.

    Dubois got countered a lot against Usyk. That's why he got so discouraged.
     
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  9. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    He doesn't have the chin to walk down Usyk the way he did AJ.

    Usyk is far too sharp and accurate.
     
  10. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Would of, could of, should of don't win boxing matches.
     
  11. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He tried.

    He swing at the air as Usyk took those punches on the gloves, made an exit at an angle, or countered him.

    Usyk is an all-time great, simple as that. Composed professional with good chin, who plays chess, when Dubois plays checkers.
     
  12. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Because Usyk used his jab and kept him away.
     
  13. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    Usyk doesn't pull straight back and leave his chin in the air. Usyk doesn't hold his hands down by his waist. Usyk wouldn't throw a right uppercut while keeping his left hand down with his chin exposed. Usyk doesn't have a weak chin. Usyk doesn't panic.

    Etc.
     
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  14. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    "just punch him"

    It's not that easy.
     
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  15. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Usyk kept the jab in Dubois's face and kept giving him angles hence Dubois had to keep resetting all the time.