Wladimir Klitschko (Chagaev fight) vs Oleksandr Usyk (Joshua I)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by MaccaveliMacc, Jul 18, 2026 at 3:12 AM.


Who wins and how?

  1. Wlad KO/TKO

  2. Wlad PTS

  3. Usyk KO/TKO

  4. Usyk PTS

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  1. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think we had a thread like that. Both men at their peak form. Who gets it?
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Jul 18, 2026 at 3:12 AM
    MaccaveliMacc, Jul 18, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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  2. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk beat a damaged Joshua, what, 9-3/8-4 in their first contest and 8-4/7-5 in their second? Averaging 8-4 over both bouts.

    The discrepancy between a prime Wlad and those versions of AJ is greater than 8-4, imo.
     
    Greg Price99, Jul 18, 2026 at 4:13 AM
    Greg Price99, Jul 18, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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  3. BCS8

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    We have had this before. Basically I think Wlad's style is designed to cause Usyk problems. Usyk's movement is from side to side and Wlad creates space by moving back. Couple that with a long jab and the big grab up close, and on paper Usyk is rowing uphill. Meanwhile, in real life, rumour is that Usyk gave a (somewhat faded version) of Wlad all he could handle in sparring. So, who knows.
     
    BCS8, Jul 18, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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  4. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah, it was in 2016 and the rumour is Wlad threw him out after Usyk schooled him, haha.
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Jul 18, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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