are their people that think AJ won either fight against Usyk?

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  1. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In rounds 5, 6 and 7 of the first fight, Fury gave Usyk more trouble than anyone else Usyk has faced. Included were body shots, an uppercut that really tested Usyk's whiskers and then some solid head shots. All 3 judges scored rounds 5, 6 and 7 Fury's way and Usyk said post fight that it was the toughest fight of his career.

    I agree regarding Chisora. He did better than most give him credit for.
     
  2. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We probably haven’t seen the best of Usyk as every time he has been asked a question he has responded. Fury or AJ could not ask another question back and Usyk then wins comfortably
     
  3. Potwash

    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Fair enough. Does make me laugh though, Usyk said Fury was his toughest fight. He also said Chisora is the hardest hitter yet people don't believe that?
     
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  4. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He had a good go in the rematch, being competetive for the first 9 rounds, winning 4 or 5. It was all Usyk after that tho.
     
  5. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    AJ never said he won. He's not as deluded as Tyson is.
     
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  6. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I haven't seen many people.
     
  7. like a boss

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    Usyk seems to be about the most honest boxer out there. Not sure why anyone would doubt him.

    He's only fought 5 heavyweights anyway and if he says Chisora hit hardest of the 5, who are we to question him?
     
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  8. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I believe it. Chisora tagged him more than aj and Dubois did and that is a big factor, and he loads up on his shots.
     
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  9. BCS8

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    I think Chisora hits very hard, because you can see he really puts the mustard onto those big swings. I'm actually a little surprised he landed so much on Usyk, because usually guys that load up their shots are easier to avoid.
     
  10. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    You couldn`t have watched those fights! Usyk won the rematch convincingly and completely dominated AJ in their first fight, AJ was nowhere near Usyk`s level.
     
  11. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    lol! Fury was beating Usyk in their first fight till he got hurt, AJ did nothing v Usyk in their first fight and slightly better in the rematch, Usyk dominated the last two rounds of both his fights vs AJ but didn`t dominate Fury in the last two rounds of his fights vs the gypsy king.
     
  12. Ike

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    He doesn't actually think so either, Joshua sportingly admitted that Usyk defeated him twice.
     
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  13. eat more offal

    eat more offal Active Member Full Member

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    Looked to me like Briedis gave him a tougher go and Joshua in the second seemed to give him a harder time than Fury in either.
     
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  14. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton When you have to shoot, shoot!, don't talk...... Full Member

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    I've always said that even tho AJ clearly lost both Usyk fights, it was some of the best boxing I've ever seen from AJ. He was clearly switched on and was moving well, very focussed, plus his gas tank held out for the most part.


    AJ should have watched both fights back and said to himself ' you know what, I lost, but I didn't do too badly at all '


    And that personal attitude should also have gained more personal merit for AJ, following Usyks further fights to date...
    instead of beating himself up and taking it way to deep, personally. You can't win 'em all..




    Usyk's one hell of a mountain to climb...
     
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  15. Glass 1/2 Empty

    Glass 1/2 Empty Member Full Member

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    Same people who believe the Earth is flat.