Oleksandr Usyk vs Muhammad Ali

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Jinjinn, Aug 18, 2026 at 6:21 PM.


What will be the outcome?

  1. Usyk KO

    1 vote(s)
    2.2%
  2. Usyk UD

    5 vote(s)
    10.9%
  3. Usyk SD

    4 vote(s)
    8.7%
  4. Usyk MD

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Ali KO

    4 vote(s)
    8.7%
  6. Ali UD

    26 vote(s)
    56.5%
  7. Ali SD

    2 vote(s)
    4.3%
  8. Ali MD

    3 vote(s)
    6.5%
  9. Draw

    1 vote(s)
    2.2%
  1. Kid Bacon

    Kid Bacon All-Time-Fat Full Member

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    And then Joe Louis vs Ali for the main event.

    Classic sometimes outshines itself.
     
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  2. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Listen, do you remember when Stephen slapped Irene in the face in Seattle? Is that in your capacity to cognify?
     
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  3. El'Ice

    El'Ice An old pal. Full Member

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    i felt the forum shake as this was being posted
     
  4. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Out speeding, out jabbing and a very fast lead right Usyk has trouble avoiding.
     
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  5. Andre2000

    Andre2000 Member Full Member

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    Possibly even felt by Ali’s kinfolk in Africa.

    Every time Ali fought, said kinfolk must’ve been very nervous and looking for something to hang on to for due counterbalance in anticipation of being “shook up” yet again.
     
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  6. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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  7. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali, Jordan, and Ruth are the benchmarks by which their successors are judged.
     
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  8. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mic drop
     
  9. Andre2000

    Andre2000 Member Full Member

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    What day is that?

    When two deemed Supermans from parallel universes finally battle it out?

    Not such a bad thing. Truth, justice and the universal way will ultimately be served.
     
  10. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I'm hanging out for late September's Ali vs Usyk. Surely half the gang have changed their picks by then.
     
  11. Flavius

    Flavius Member Full Member

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    In general Usyk is better than Ali in almost every aspect except the chin and reflexes where Ali has a slide advantage. In everything other like footwork, powerful punches, defense, ring cutting, ring IQ, combinations, stance, punch versatility, distance control we should favor Usyk over Ali.
    Usyk by UD
     
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  12. slash

    slash Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They are so overrated. I don't want to waste any more space on them.
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2026 at 3:26 AM
  13. Cornucopia

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    I think this is very questionable.
    Just in terms of power, Usyk has never been highly rated, & many say when Ali is underrated here, & when he sat down on his punches he had significant power.
    Footwork, ring IQ & distance control, I cannot see Usyk as better, these were huge strengths of Ali.