Is AJ vs Usyk a 50/50 fight???

Usyk can win on points like he did against Gassiev, if he can avoid Joshua's power for 12 rounds. AJ has never faced anyone as fast as Usyk, not sure if AJ could catch him.

 

I think Joshua should rightfully start favorite.

 

Imo it’s not , I think it’s like 70/30 in favor of british stiff

 

75/25 for the HW

 

His lack of power and suspect stamina would really let him down against Joshua. Also, Usyk hasn't really been tested, since cruiserweight is such a weak division. If Joshua keeps Usyk out of range or rocks him I wonder if Usyk can adapt or if he'll break down like Kovalev did. Also, Joshua has better timing and boxing ability than Gassiev or Briedis along with twice as much power.

 

Heavyweight is def a weaker division than cruiser . Usyk has no stamina issues , AJ has . Overall YKSAB

 

No way, maybe a 90/10 fight, and that 10% is if Joshua has a really off night or breaks his hands in the first round. Joshua way too powerful and strong for Usyk, and Usyk majorly lacking in power and strength to keep Joshua at bay. Usyk wouldnt last 6 rounds.

 

75/25 Joshua.

Joshua is 50 lbs naturally heavier, 3 inches taller with a 4 inch reach advantage. Size and power is a great equalizer against a smaller more skilled opponent.

 

Briedis is a much better boxer than Joshua... much better.

 

I was just about to type almost the same thing. How anyone can watch the fight last weekend and still think Usyk has stamina issues is beyond me ??

 

I agree if we're talking Wilder/Usyk. Wilder took Ortiz's bombs. Joshua's chin is just way too suspect, I can see Usyk hurting him badly.

 

Usyk was clearly looking fatigued in the middle rounds, but it didn't matter, since Gassiev is a one dimensional fighter with overrated power.

 

In a WSB match or maybe a 6 rounder. 12 round fight I can't see any other scenario than AJ walking Usyk down in the 2nd half of a fight and working him.

That said I'd never bet my actual money against Usyk. Anytime you see someone on here making wildly outlandish "predictions" or claims, like Bellew KO'ing Usyk, demand to see their bet receipt. That should bring about a few less slack-jawed clowns around here.

 

You have to be joking.

Who has Briedis beaten again?

Charr, who got schooled by Duhaupas or a bum like Perez, who couldn't cut it at heavyweight or a shot Marco Huck. Briedis on his best day would be a stay busy fight for Joshua. Briedis is Pulev or Takam level no more no less.

Briedis struggling with Mike Perez, who was a heavyweight reject.

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Perez was a total scrub at heavyweight, but when he dropoed down to cruiserweight he suddenly was able to compete. Miranda was taking beatings at light heavyweight, but was able to easily hold is own with Dorticos at cruiserweight and ended Dortico's knockout streak. The fact that Dorticos has 21 knockouts at cruiserweight says everything about the quality of competition at cruiserweight.

Joshua would get laughed out of the O2 arena if he tried to fight a scrub like Perez. Povetkin completely flattened Perez and Jennings schooled him. Bellew would also knock Perez out cold.