Oleksandr Usyk’s legacy and ATG status will be enhanced after he retires in years to come

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  1. Undisputed x3

    Undisputed x3 New Member banned Full Member

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    Look at what he’s done throughout his career. It's real greatness. Fighters like Usyk only come around once every 100 years,

    His greatness will only go up after he retires. That’s always the way. Look at how people talk like Lennox Lewis was some unbeatable monster, when he got knocked out twice to average fighters, was losing to Vitali and should have had a loss to Mercer.

    Usyk has looked far more unbeatable and special than Lewis ever did. I expect in years to come Usyk will be praised and seen even higher than he is already. Usyk's ATG/GOAT status will age very nicely.
     
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  2. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    You have an obsession with comparing Usyk and Lennox don't you?
     
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  3. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes it will
     
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  4. ChiefGego

    ChiefGego Active Member Full Member

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    Just avoid Jake Paul and Fury/AJ 3 and he will be GOAT
     
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  5. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    If he retires unbeaten that will really matter.
     
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  6. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    the highest i can realistically see him reach, with the benefit of the doubt, would be somewhere around 8. thats with a bit of generosity. the resume, as great as it is, wont be enough for higher.
     
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  7. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No it won't. Someone who didn't live in this era isn't going to see a single digit HW record of mostly close wins and think "ATG".

    That is not always the way quite the opposite. Just look at someone like Gene Tunney. Everyone is most hyped at their highest moment and are slowly forgotten as they escape living memory.
     
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