If Fury, Usyk and Joshua all retire, who will rule the division?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by catchwtboxing, Aug 20, 2022.

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So, who comes out on top should the big three retire?

  1. Wilder

    39.1%
  2. Joyce

    26.1%
  3. Parker

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  4. Ruiz

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  5. Ortiz

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  6. Hrgovic

    13.0%
  7. Whyte

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  8. Makhmudov

    13.0%
  9. Bakole

    0 vote(s)
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  10. Other

    8.7%
  1. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tonight begs the question. Usyk says he only wants Fury, or he will hang them up. Fury made some noise about fighting Usyk, but I believe he is going to price himself out. Joshua is a broken man, and I hope he finds his way back, but it is going to take awhile.

    So, who emerges as the man? I think the titles will fragment, but there is always some guys who is bigger than the rest.

    My personal guess is Joyce.

    I think the top choices, at this point, if I've not missed anyone, are...

    Wilder
    Joyce
    Parker
    Ruiz
    Ortiz
    Hrgovic
    Whyte
    Mahukmudov
    Bakole

    Jalolov, Gassiev, Dychko, Anderson and Sirenko are all good fellows, but I don't think they are in striking distance yet.

    Zhang deserves a shout since many thought he won tonight, but at his age, I don't see him getting another shot quickly enough.

    Dubois sucks and I cannot write him in as a main choice.

    Helenius is apparently getting a big fight, but, well....its Helenius.

    Sanchez is on deck, but I don't see the big ground swell of support, there. I could be wrong, and maybe should have included him as a main choice.

    Hunter looks shot to me.

    In any event, there are lots of good choices for the "other" category.

    Who do you think emerges as the man if the big three split?
     
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    Hughie fury
     
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    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Damn, forgot about him.

    Thanks for specifying. Please click "other."
     
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    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It would have to be Wilder until proven otherwise
     
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    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Even at his age?
     
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    he actually has a decent chance. ( hope you're not being sarcastic)

    After Tyson Fury and Usyk, the talent level drops, and a lot of guys are getting old.
     
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    Wilder, Joe Joyce, Makhmudov, Hughie Fury, Dychko, Jalolov
     
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    Big Bang Zhang!:deal:
     
  9. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This next gen looks absolutely awful.

    We all complain about this bunch but Usyk, Fury, AJ and Wilder would be competitive with or would beat most great HWs in history.

    This next crop... I can't see one that would give any of the greats a good fight.