Oleksandr Usyk, the future heavyweight champion of the world?

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  1. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Oleksandr Usyk, the future heavyweight champion of the world.

    Here's one vote for yes, and I will explain why.

    Usyk is currently 8-0, with 8 Ko's Yes-- He is a cruiser weight now, but he has to train down to make weight. At 6'3" I see no trouble with him making 215-220 pounds.

    In the professional ranks Usyk has shown great skills, movement and good power. But its not his professional results that have me thinking he's the best man after Wlad retires.

    In the amateurs Usyk has sparred with the best super heavies, and he has bettered them. I have seen many of Povetkin's amateur matches and think Usyk is a better overall talent.

    The southpaw has a very good chin, and if there is such as think pound for pound type of skills for his weight class.
     
    Mendoza, Sep 1, 2015
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  2. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    He may become a champion but I'm not sure he'll take over the division, I think he's better off at cruiser he could really dominate this division potentially.
     
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  3. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    I respect you Mendoza, but I still think its a tiny bit early for such predictions yet,,,,you could be right,

    let him unify CW first and then review this same question :bbb
     
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  4. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I need to see more of him. Also if he's so good let's start going after the best in the division Now.
     
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  5. Boxingfan1234

    Boxingfan1234 Active Member Full Member

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    It's still too early, but tell me who is a better prospect/contender at Cruiser or Heavy that is better than Usyk?
     
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  6. jazza

    jazza Well-Known Member Full Member

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    cant wait to see him fight the top Cruisers
     
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  7. SimplyTheBest

    SimplyTheBest Heavyweight Destroyer Full Member

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    People are getting caught up in the hype and jerking off a bit too much to him....time will tell what he can do, no need to crown an heir apparent just this moment.
     
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  8. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    If he wants the money he moves up quickly.

    The talent in heavyweight division is getting older. I'd pick Usyk to beat Wilder right now.

    On speed, skills and durability, Usky would shine at heavyweight.

    My favorite Usky moment was when Teddy Atlas first saw him. He started out negative, then he saw him fight and his jaw dropped.
     
    Mendoza, Sep 1, 2015
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  9. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    What fight is that? I'd like to see that reaction.

    Must be the olympics right?
     
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  10. OvidsExile

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

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    Povetkin, Joshua, Fury...
     
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  11. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Probably one of the after Wlad retires.
     
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  12. OvidsExile

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

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    Teddy Atlas was probably just reacting to what a douchebag Usyk looks like with that hair cut.
     
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  13. oiky

    oiky Gypsy Boy Full Member

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    He's certainly going to pogger some top cruiserweight contenders. and as Aquamarine said he'd beat Wilder now.
     
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  14. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Once Wlad steps down, Usyk has the ability to be the guy.
     
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  15. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He might even be better suited to HW than CW. His speed of hand and foot and athleticism would be accentuated even more when facing bigger, slower opponents at the higher weight. Most of those guys would have a real problem catching him cleanly with any regularity or with a KO shot (especially the super HW sized ones), whereas down at CW against smaller, faster and more skilled opponents those advantages of his wouldn't be as telling. I remember when many on here were predicting Eddie Chambers to take over the CW division when he moved down there, but I didn't think that was going to be case for the reasons I've given. Obviously there would be an increased risk of getting his lights put out should he get caught with a bomb from a super HW with savage power like Wladimir though.
     
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