Is Wladimir Klitschko the only boxer in history that can realistically beat Usyk

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  1. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Vitali struggled and quit against Byrd who was dominated by Wlad twice. Styles make fights. And Byrd is more similar stylistically to Usyk than Sanders was. Vitali never proved he was better than Wlad. Quite the contrary. He can't carry Wlad's jackstrap when it comes to resume.
     
  2. CrossT

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    90’s George would run through this division with ease so I don’t see why not. If you don’t think a 300lb+monster with dynamite in both hands, an ATG chin and solid defence would give Usyk more than trouble then I don’t know what to tell you.
     
  3. MaccaveliMacc

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    90's George struggled with the likes of Alex Stewart, Axel Schulz and Lou Savarese. Lost to Tommy Morrison and couldn't drop Holyfield with multiple clean shots. He's not running through anything. Also, he never weighted above 270 lbs, while Usyk defeated 280 lbs Fury. Target practice for Usyk.
     
  4. CrossT

    CrossT New Member Full Member

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    Usyk wouldn’t be able to put a dent in him so it would be a lot closer than you think with George pushing forwards all 12 rounds. Chisora did it, AJ did it in the second fight to some success. 90s George is better than both of them.
     
  5. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He doesn't need to. He would just soundly outbox him, worse than Morrison and Schulz did. Foreman couldn't even push forward Moorer who was a light heavyweight and lost every round until MM thought his shyte didn't stink and traded with him. Usyk wouldn't make that mistake. Also, 90's George ain't better than 2022 AJ.
     
  6. CrossT

    CrossT New Member Full Member

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    Styles make fights, Usyk arguably lost to Chisora. He does not like brawlers, at all.
     
  7. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He would KO joshua
     
  8. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    He most certainly did not lose to Chisora
     
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  9. Ding ding ding!

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    Arguably lost :lol:
     
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  10. CrossT

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    Depends if you score Chisora’s relentless aggression and glancing hooks or Usyk’s running away and tippy tapping jabs
     
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  11. MaccaveliMacc

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    If he couldn't KO Stewart, Schulz, Morrison and Savarese, he most likely wouldn't KO AJ.
     
  12. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    No, Muhammad Ali was a heavyweight boxer and he could most certainly beat Usyk
     
  13. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Na not in the slightest
    Chisora didn't win no more than 3 rounds
     
  14. Mordechai

    Mordechai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad is imo the goat at fighting against smaller guys with his range game + certified atg jab, left hook and straight right + hugging game. He imo would be a nightmare for usyk and really a tough fight. His jab stops almost every attempt of offense from his opponents. We are talking about a prime wlad (33- 35 years old). I think he is the worst possible style match up for usyk. Especially with his enormous experience against southpaws. And usyk can punch, but not on a level where wlad has a problem. I see it as an incredible ugly fight where wlad plays it extremely safe. Usyk is imo an anomaly and in my view top 3 heavy of all time, but wlad could be his cryptonite. Usyk could of course like always surprise us and outbox wlad with his relentless pressure and gigantic balls of taking punches to get in his top position.
    It's genuine fight where I root for usyk but wlad would be a 60-40 favourite for me.
     
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