Prime 4 Prime, Usyk vs Bowe

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Smoochie, Sep 22, 2025.


Who you wit?

  1. Usyk KO

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    10.7%
  2. Usyk UD

    55 vote(s)
    65.5%
  3. Bowe KO

    14 vote(s)
    16.7%
  4. Bowe UD

    6 vote(s)
    7.1%
  1. Smoochie

    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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    Would Oleksandr win a cautious fight on points? Could he overwhelm Bowe with his stance, speed and respectable power? Would Bowe drag to a war with his pressure and inside-game Usyk? Would he hurt his opponent multiple times? A fascinating match-up where I would favour Usyk yet I wouldn't 100% bet on it.
     
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  2. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Usyk bounces his head around
     
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    grantsorenson Active Member Full Member

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  4. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Usyk in a competitive fight
     
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  5. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Usyk and not as close as a lot of people will say.
     
  6. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Yup, he’d have a field day with that defense. He’s also much better than Holy at engaging without leaving himself open and more importantly can commit to a game plan.
     
  7. Mandela2039

    Mandela2039 OFFICIAL THREAD DIDDLER banned Full Member

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    Me reading the last two replies wondering "why is this guy talking to himself" and then realizing @swagdelfadeel and @catchwtboxing are different persons
     
  8. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Bowe was better than Fury.

    If Chisora's style can give Usyk fits. Bowe would better Chisora's efforts very very easily, people don't realise how genuinely skilled Bowe was in shape and in his prime.

    Those body shots would hurt so f*****g much.
     
  9. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    :lol: :lol:
     
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  10. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The Bowe 'Peak' was an offensive threat rarely seen in the division.

    His assaults on Usyk would make Fury's window of opportunity (Fury/Usyk I) feel like a foot massage.
     
  11. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Lol! The avatars!
     
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  12. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    I think all of that is spot on, and I would just add that the only time Bowe looked great is when he had a massive height and weight advantage against Holy. Usyk fights in the 220's and has proven himself against a lot of big boys...he's not getting bullied.
     
  13. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    He stole a similar avatar, just like they stole Blake's gold!!
     
  14. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    It wasn't a huge hit, but it is one of my top 15 or so horror films.
     
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  15. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Bowe provides one of the sterner tests for Usyk. 'Unicorn' Bowe, fit, motivated, on point was a beast. Unpredictable, brilliant inside fighter, consistent power that he carried through the fight, and not a little bit crazy, a lot crazy. Based on nothing but sentiment and a lifelong embrace of left field options, I'm gonna say Bowe's unorthodox style and occasional vulnerability drags Usyk into a fight that turns downright nasty after 8 rounds, the later rounds starting to resemble the ones Fury caught Usyk with every uppercut known to man, and all the body shots, combined with Usyk catching Bowe like he caught Fury...but Bowe staying up. Bowe drops Usyk twice late from hellacious body shots but can't stop him and the result doesnt matter. It is so close that fans of both fighters argue about it forever...