Another indication that Usyk will make a fine heavy.

Not the case I think most folks that question his ability to operate at HW are considering the physical disadvantages he will be faced with. I don’t understand why this isn’t a legitimate concern in your eyes, it’s completely rational to think he will need to overcome some real hurdles.

 

Ok I know I’ve said this before but here it goes again... go checkout Usyk’s WSOB fights against legit world class Super Heavyweights. He dealt with them fine. And before you say they weren’t in Joshua’s ‘class’ keep in mind Usyk comfortably beat Nistor.. the same Nistor who Anthony is still having nightmares about.

Oleksandr will do VERY well at HW and in time it will be proven.

 

I agree Usyk has shown himself to be multi layered and with what we’ve seen by the three constant variables Usyk has shown the most versatility.

That said Joshua won’t be missing any sleep thinking about how he’s going to handle Usyk power and Wilder for all his technical deficiencies is just as quick, mobile and athletic as Usyk except his significantly larger with concussive power.

Intelligence can be measured in several different forms so stating Usyk is “smarter” is extremely subjective.

 

Usyk is Smarter as in ring IQ and just overall intelligence. That much is obvious man. Lol Watch the way they fight and also listen to their interviews. It’s pretty damn obvious.

 

Add links when you can I’ve never seen those bouts.

 

I get it, however, you have to keep in mind your definition of intelligence is based on your standardized gauging process i.e. which is skewed to fit what’s commen to you....your miscounting linguistic, interpersonal, artistic, musical, bodily and other intelligences that fall into the multi-intelligence categories. Floyd can barely read but is, historically speaking, one of the most intelligent men to ever box.

 

You will be impressed, Usyk looks really good against SHWs in the WSB. In general he did better against larger guys in the ams where his speed advantage was more pronounced. Sky UK's Johnny Nelson was saying that Usyk will be a unified HW champion, so even the UK media (who have written off Parker) think he has a shot.

That being said I think you have a fair point, going up to HW and beating the man there is a huge ask, especially if it is someone like Joshua who has continued to improve. I hope Usyk can do it but I really don't know, it's far from a foregone conclusion. He had enough pop to keep the SHWs off for 5 rounds in the WSB and a good chin to take whatever they dealt for 5 rounds, but 12 rounds is considerably more challenging.

He could win the fake WBA regular right now though if he got Charr into the ring lol.

 

No doubt Usyk will some very real hurdles against joshua.

Fighting in U.K.
Biased if not crooked ref
Biased if not crooked judges
UKAD not drug testing Joshua
UKAD drug testing Usyk

 

I appreciate your objectivity and like I mentioned I have my doubts regarding just how successful he can be against the more athletic and physically imposing guys of the division. There’s no question that if guys like Haye, Bryd etc can have success so can Usyk.

I’ve always been impressed by his ability and natural fluidity in the ring but I question whether or not it can be translated successfully against a limited but physically towering rangy and explosive guy like Wilder. Wilder doesn’t have the boxing apperception that Usyk has but his pocket or dimension is quite dynamic and weighted heavily in his gas tank and power.

 

Thanks man I’ll check it out