POLL - Do we ever get to see these heavyweight fights?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by like a boss, Nov 9, 2023.


Are we going to get to see any of these fights?

  1. Usyk vs Fury - YES

    40 vote(s)
    70.2%

  2. Usyk vs Fury - NO

    16 vote(s)
    28.1%

  3. Joshua vs Wilder - YES

    14 vote(s)
    24.6%

  4. Joshua vs Wilder - NO

    40 vote(s)
    70.2%

  5. Fury - Joshua - YES

    14 vote(s)
    24.6%

  6. Fury - Joshua - NO

    40 vote(s)
    70.2%

  7. Usyk - Wilder - YES

    5 vote(s)
    8.8%

  8. Usyk - Wilder - NO

    48 vote(s)
    84.2%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wilder is 38, hasn't fought for 13 months and it's not certain at this stage how much effect the 3 wars against Fury have taken out of him.

    Usyk turns 37 in January and fights once a year.

    Fury is 35, looked awful against Ngannou and may even retire before much longer.

    Joshua is 34 and with 2 recent losses to Usyk is in on the rebuild and seemingly not ready for a top level opponent.

    Are our aging and inactive heavyweights ever get around to fighting each other?
     
    like a boss, Nov 9, 2023
    like a boss, Nov 9, 2023
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  2. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    I honestly think Fury will retire.

    AJ Wilder, Yeah, its the next biggest fight and Wilder will want the money and Saudi will want a big fight.

    Usyk will retire too, I don't think he'll wait around.
     
    N17, Nov 9, 2023
    N17, Nov 9, 2023
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  3. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Usyk vs Fury is the only one I can see actually happening.
     
    Jennifer Love Hewitt, Nov 9, 2023
    Jennifer Love Hewitt, Nov 9, 2023
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  4. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    All that was in place according to Hearn. 100% sure he said he was....and then nothing.

    Time is ticking for both of them.
     
    like a boss, Nov 9, 2023
    like a boss, Nov 9, 2023
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  5. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Likewise and that's why I made the thread, to see if others thought the same way.
     
    like a boss, Nov 9, 2023
    like a boss, Nov 9, 2023
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  6. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I do think that Fury Usyk will happen next.

    I could see Fury and AJ fighting even in 5 years time when both are well passed it but it would likely still do good business in the UK.
    I don't think that Wilder AJ will happen hell they couldn't even get Wilder Ruiz over the line when both were with the same promoter.
     
    MidniteProwler, Nov 9, 2023
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  7. Samart'sTeep

    Samart'sTeep Active Member Full Member

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    The heavyweight division is almost at the point where you wish you could just scrap it and start over from scratch.
     
    Samart'sTeep, Nov 9, 2023
    Samart'sTeep, Nov 9, 2023
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  8. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think there's any chance Fury and Joshua will still be around in 5 years time. Not unless they both start wasting money like Mike Tyson anyway.

    I think Fury will be around for a maximum of 2 more years and Joshua about 3. But either could only be a loss from retirement.
     
    like a boss, Nov 9, 2023
    like a boss, Nov 9, 2023
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  9. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    That is possible but I could see both coming out of retirement to fight each other for a pay day.
     
    MidniteProwler, Nov 9, 2023
    MidniteProwler, Nov 9, 2023
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  10. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    We'll see Fury/Usyk and Joshua/Wilder but not Usyk/Wilder or Fury/Joshua
     
    northpaw, Nov 10, 2023
    northpaw, Nov 10, 2023
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  11. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They would both have to have wasted a lot of money in retirement for that to seem like a good idea. But when it comes to comebacks, boxing rarely fails to disappoint.
     
    like a boss, Nov 10, 2023
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  12. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes Fury v Usyk simply has to happen for Undisputed
    No Wilder v Joshua Hearn has no intention of making this fight
    No Fury v Joshua should Fury beat Usyk he retires then maybe comes back in 12-24 months
    No Wilder v Usyk should Usyk beat Fury why risk it all against Wilder,one punch can change everything
     
    Mickc, Nov 10, 2023
    Mickc, Nov 10, 2023
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  13. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk Fury, yes. Didnt vote for anything else...could careless
     
    bjl12, Nov 10, 2023
    bjl12, Nov 10, 2023
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  14. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Fury Usyk is the only one

    Whether we get a rematch is the only question

    Both Usyk & Fury will effectively retire once their business is dealt with

    Then the bums will come like crows looking for the fallout. AJ & Wilder aren't fighting for small change anymore either but they want to win another belt and save some rep after their loses. They could win 50 more belts, they will always be regarded below Usyk & Fury. I think Wilder 1 shots Usyk but overall Usyk is a more complete achieved fighter.
     
    miniq, Nov 10, 2023
    miniq, Nov 10, 2023
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  15. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    fury vs usyk is the only fight i see happening at this point.
     
    KO KIDD, Nov 10, 2023
    KO KIDD, Nov 10, 2023
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