If Lomachenko beats Haney is he greater than Usyk

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  1. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lomachenko was considered better than Usyk on a P4P level for most of their careers

    If Lomachenko beat Haney he'd be undisputed just like Usyk but in a better division IMO and Haney is better than any of the cruiserweights that Usyk beat

    Yes, Usyk beat Joshua 2x for the heavyweight championship (3 belts) but is that enough to outweigh what Lomachenko did at 126 and 130?

    If Lomachenko beat Haney would he be greater than Usyk for the time being?
     
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  2. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    No. Haney has a worse resume than anyone in Usyk's top 4 (perhaps 5) wins, and Haney is closer in size to Loma than Joshua is to Usyk. Not to mention that Lomachenko has multiple losses, whereas Usyk has none.
     
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  3. Lesion of Doom

    Lesion of Doom Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. Loma has two bad losses and this would be his first great win.
     
  4. TheShellofKell

    TheShellofKell Nakatani Future P4P #1 Full Member

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    As sad as this comment makes me because Loma has ATG skills its absolutely correct.
     
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  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lomachenko is the greater athletic talent while Usyk is the better technician with more dog in him. Even if Loma manages to beat Haney and becomes undisputed he wouldn’t surpass Usyk’s accomplishment at CW alone. Perhaps if Loma were to beat Shakur and Tank but that’s a tall feat.
     
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    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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  7. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    LOL What am I missing? I don't know what has you upset? Is it offense to someone questioning Loma's position or Usyk's? I can see arguments for both.
     
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  8. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Haney is probably better than aj but Loma still has 2 skidmarks on his record and Usyk became unified at 2 weight classes along with a better pfp resume at cruiserweight
     
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  9. Caliboxing

    Caliboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, I would not put him over Usyk. Haney has not beat a long time dangerous champ like Usyk did and also Loma has loses. I also look at the approach these 2 fighters used when they fought their most dangerous opponent.

    Loma supposedly needed time to download his opponent on old windows 95 hard drive and took forever to get started, was too cautious while his opponent was working, taking rounds on activity.
    Usyk on the other hand was aggressive, while still showing excellent defense and put the early rounds in the bag. I would put Loma over Usyk if he cleans out 135 and if Usyk never fights Fury or loses.
     
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