How much of a threat will Usyk and Gassiev be at Heavyweight?

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  1. Bart Allen

    Bart Allen New Member Full Member

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    Especially with the recent changing of the guard?

    Shouldn't their height, foot movement etc give most of these Heavyweights heart palpitations?
     
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  2. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    depends on how durable they are, these big boys can bang, and they can take a lick. we have to see how much respect their punches can demand, and how heavy a hand their jaw can stand up to.
     
  3. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It is obvious that both will make a splash and Usyk will likely pick up a belt, especially if they get further split up under Ruiz.
     
  4. The Ogdoad

    The Ogdoad Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Gassiev will be no threat.
     
  5. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Usyk more as the Gasman, because of his incredible skill level, but I can see Gassiev take all of them out with his left hook.
     
  6. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    Gassiev punches harder than most HWs and has great technical skill. He'll be fine.
     
  7. Blue Bomber

    Blue Bomber Gold Member banned Full Member

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    Gassiev will be putting HWs to SLEEP like he has done in sparring for years with highlight reel KOs, he will be a very strong contender

    And Usyk is almost a certainty to be a HW world champion
     
  8. Blue Bomber

    Blue Bomber Gold Member banned Full Member

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    Gassiev knocks out all your favourite current heavyweights. List your favourite current heavyweights and I'll tell you what round he KOs them in :)
     
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  9. Scorpion

    Scorpion Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I know Usyk absolutely dominated Gassiev but I have a sneaky Gassiev will do just as well if not better than Usyk at heavy. He has enough skill to outbox most heavyweights and according to Arreola is the hardest hitter he ever sparred with.

    Usyk, while a phenomenal boxer, might not have enough power to keep these guys honest.
     
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  10. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    they will be fine,they already are HWs really.

    The Witcher will unify, Gassman will contend.
     
  11. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    Usyk has more than enough pop to beat anyone at HW. Couple that with the movement and the crazy workrate and even if he isn't one shot dropping fools he'll be Lo Mas-ing them to the point that they'll want to quit on their stools after a few rounds.
     
  12. NasalSpray

    NasalSpray Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Gassiev will KO some bums and fall on his face at world level

    Usyk is a danger to everyone at Hw
     
  13. Doco

    Doco Member Full Member

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    I was looking forward to these two moving up anyways, even more interested in it now
     
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  14. It's Ovah

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    If Gassiev doesn't take his training seriously or can't adjust to the range that many HWs bring then he'll suffer at the weight. He'll need a bit more acclimating at HW than Usyk, that's for sure.
     
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  15. Okin129

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    Usyk will be a top guy, Gassiev I don‘t know, i have my doubts.