Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk vs. Murat Georgievich Gassiev

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The Cat or Iron Man?

Poll closed Jul 22, 2018.

  1. Usyk on points

    50 vote(s)
    68.5%

  2. Usyk by stoppage

    1 vote(s)
    1.4%

  3. Draw

    3 vote(s)
    4.1%

  4. Gassiev on points

    7 vote(s)
    9.6%

  5. Gassiev by stoppage

    12 vote(s)
    16.4%
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  1. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lol that’s just it with Gassiev,got the feeling against Dorticos that he just took him out when he’d had enough lol
     
    Angler Andrew, May 22, 2018
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    The new venue was supposed to be set on the twentieth. Still nothing. Anybody heard anything at all?
     
    McGrain, May 22, 2018
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Well, the Golovkin vs. Martirosyan farce has set a precedent now, we can have major events only just announced officially and promotional fanfare begun with a scant week beforehand now, apparently. :nusenuse:
     
    IntentionalButt, May 22, 2018
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  4. Max Thunder

    Max Thunder Proud member of the Cult of Vikings Full Member

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    Usyk is going to take this but he's going to be very, very feel about some bodyshots.
     
    Max Thunder, May 22, 2018
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  5. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    It's not going to be Saudi Arabia, we know that.

    There's money in Russia, but Usyk has nixed Moscow for sure; there seems to be a softening around Sochi though?

    UK, can't see it tbh. None of our lot are going to purse bid it. So I think it will be Germany. Germany is surely the favourite right about now. But what's the problem? Why not a word?
     
    McGrain, May 22, 2018
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  6. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Hell's Bells, according too Arab News, the contenders are:

    Las Vegas
    Australia
    Jedddah (nope)
    Russia
    Latvia

    I'd love to think they'd do it in Latvia but I can't believe it really.
     
    McGrain, May 22, 2018
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  7. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    It's like fights don't need a million years to set up. Weird, right?
     
    OvidsExile, May 22, 2018
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  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    :lol: I'll sooner grow DDD knockers.
     
    IntentionalButt, May 22, 2018
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  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Where do you think then, at a guess?
     
    McGrain, May 22, 2018
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  10. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Believe it'll be the Jerrys. :thumbsup:
     
    IntentionalButt, May 22, 2018
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  11. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    I think it's very close to a 50-50 fight, as good as any that could be made in the sport of boxing.

    Usyk has better skills, but Gassiev is also a very good boxer and had an advantage in power.
     
    Perkin Warbeck, Jul 16, 2018
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  12. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Surprisingly one-sided poll, can't fault Usyk backers tho. He's skilled, fast, busy, mobile and can take a punch. Ask it before the tournament, he's my pick. Over the past few fights Gas has improved tremendously however, fights like a tank, punches like a mule and delivers with GGG timing & accuracy, a lethal combination.

    Should Usyk decide to dance around, he better know RIGHT NOW that he must DOMINATE rounds to win them - close rounds where he lands more with less snap compared to Gas's fewer but head turning blows will not favor him. Better change up beforehand and not complain if judges prefer effective aggression namsayin.

    Ring size could play a factor here, any info on that?
     
    BigBone, Jul 16, 2018
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  13. Sandman_

    Sandman_ Undisputed Full Member

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    Surprisingly, there's a shortage of boxing rings in Russia at the moment.

    The fight should be okay to go ahead though.

    The Russians have managed to procure a phone-booth for it to take place in.
     
    Sandman_, Jul 16, 2018
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  14. MrHello

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    Gassiev's pressure will be too MUCH for Usyk.
     
    MrHello, Jul 16, 2018
    MrHello, Jul 16, 2018
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  15. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Over 70% for Usyk.
     
    lewis gassed, Jul 17, 2018
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