Writing this thread is like giving yourself a reassuring hug. Would be wrong to deny you that, if you need it...
If @miniq thinks Fury will lose to a Ukrainian, that's actually a fine portent for Fury, given what happened the last time @miniq thought Fury would lose to a Ukrainian.
To ever doubt Fury against any man born from their mother after he sonned Wlad is called ignorance. This content is protected
Behemoth AJ who sported a fearsome KO 84%, had KO'd or stopped all but 2 of his opponents, and floored every single man he'd fought as a pro sans the iron-jawed J-Park couldn't even really hurt Usyk in two attempts let alone drop him or stop him Savage punchers/big punchers Chisora, Majidov, Joyce, Nistor, Gassiev, Briedis, Glowacki, Bellew, Huck, Hunter etc. couldn't really hurt him or put him over either In addition to his iron chin Usyk also has one of the best engines and some of the best footwork in the game too His self-belief is frightening He has a huge heart And he cannot be broken mentally
Happy, because when Usyk hits the canvas, it will be him dropping to his knees to praise God for another great victory.
Whatever the outcome, At least he went for it & didn't wait the guy out or even entirely duck him, no shame either way, need more of it in Boxing.
Oluwafemi, for all his punching power, is soft upstairs. I'm not categorically stating that Usyk gets stopped — I afford him more respect than that — just that Joshua is no metric for Fury's fighting desire, grit and instincts.
The two metrics which most intrigue me. 1. Both are famed for incredible stamina and gas tank. But only one has proven to have these qualities in a high punch volume fight. 2. Both have great footwork and movement, although Usyk's is clearly superior. One displays a kind of 'look at me, look how well I move for a big man' kind of flamboyant movement. Only one has the economy of movement which empowers point 1. Gun to my head, I would pick Fury but it will be by far his toughest fight...