Gassiev vs Usyk

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  1. yeyo monster

    yeyo monster Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Best fight in the game! Gassiev humbleness and power makes me believer ! Im not a fan of Eastern Europe fighter! But this guy its a true fighter
     
  2. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    It's an incredible fight although I see no logical reason to not be a fan of Eastern European fighters. But either way, it's a great fight and it's going to be a tough one to call.
     
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    TheyDontBoxNoMore7 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I like him too. He’s refreshing to watch. Has true subtleties and is a sneaky mf but a volume puncher like Usyk can be his krytonite because Gassiev is too patient and susceptible to jabs. I got Gassiev winning a close fight though.
     
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    Classic boxer vs puncher match up !

    Pick em fight, I usually tend to favour the boxer but Gassiev's looking like a machine. 45/55 for Gassiev atm
     
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    Phelps-Brady Slicker than Raspberry ripple banned Full Member

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    Leaning towards the slightly better boxer Usyk but its a helluva styles matchup! Gassiev v Breidis would be insane!!!!
     
  6. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Why at EU not a fan, u stupid clown.
     
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  7. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    Gassiev better not try and outbox Uysk though.

    I feel Gassiev will box early lose a lot of rounds then realize he should have pressed the action the whole fight.
     
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    Gil Gonzalez Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I doubt it. Gassiev boxed Dorticos early because their plan was to let Dorticos wear himself out a bit before they pressed the action. Usyk has no power. The best thing they could do is start working on his body early.
     
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  9. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lol what a strange thing to say,came across like I’m not supposed to like Eastern European fighters,that’s the influence of Boxing Ego,Donatay ect,there’s a collective word for em that escapes me but it’s all Ego does now,playing the race card ploy.
     
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  10. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Do you not rate Usyk power?Montero keeps saying Usyk has more power than Dorticos and has this thing about Usyk surprising Gassiev with his power on account of him punching with a straight arm as appose to Gassiev who doesn’t.

    I reckon Usyk could KO you with accumulative punches/combinations whereas Gassiev seems to be able to get people out when he wants to,least that’s how it looks.
     
  11. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Both have great gas tanks as well,something tells me Gassiev could pull it off.
     
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  12. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He does have subtleties n all more so than when he fought Lebedev,that combination that took out that guy to the body was a thing of beauty on a guy who’d never been dropped before I believe?
     
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    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Still trying to figure out the angle here. I think I'm onto the motive, its hatred of Usyk right?:lol:

    I thought you like slick guys, then why are you rooting for the come forward destroyer?
     
  14. Gil Gonzalez

    Gil Gonzalez Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I haven’t seen Usyk’s power. I see a weak jab with a bent elbow and a lot a flashy, inaccurate slapping combinations. All arm punches. Usyk does dance well though. I’ll give him that.
     
  15. Angler Andrew

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    Lol he’ll have to be a good dancer against Gassiev.
     
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