Wlad Klitschko vs Oleksandr Usyk 12rd

Klitschko possibly by stoppage

 

Wlad would outmuscle him, demobilize him and likely KO him.

 

Ukraine just doesn't need this right now.

 

....Or, well, maybe it is exactly what they need. I don't know. Maybe this is a good thing.

 

50/50 fight my brain says Wlad my heart says Usyk. I'll go with Usyk cause I like him more.

 

A beating akin to Drago Vs Apollo, Wlad KO inside 4

 

I could write screeds on this but I won't.

Short answer is that I lean Wlad, slightly, but with not too much conviction.

Wlad's whole schtick was controlling the smaller guys with range and jab. His feet were exceptional at the back and forth movement, which is what controls whether you engage or not, and when. Usyk is better at the circular lateral movements, which negate the opponent's offense and set up your own, creating angles on him. BUT this movement can crucially be negated by the other guy stepping back fast, which is what Wlad did.

Secondly, some of the greatest success enjoyed by big guys like Fury was in the spots where they fought like Wlad: ie they stepped back and forced Usyk to close the distance and to lunge in. Usyk got painted a few times in that scenario. It kind of underlines the basic tactical advantage Wlad has.

That all said, I think Usyk is by far the better natural fighter, more creative, more dogged, better stamina, better chin etc. P4P I think he is flat out better. There are rumours that an ageing Wlad got given all he could handle by Usyk in sparring, which also underlines how much of a live dog the chameleon Usyk is in this one.

 

Usyk by decision.

 

Usyk by unanimous decision
The speed , movement,angles and relentless pace of Usyk would be too much for the more robotic Klitschko s style.
Klitschko s clinching would frustrate Usyk but he had the ability to maintain high output and get him self a close but unanimous decision.