Prime Wlad vs. Usyk

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Mister Pugilist, May 19, 2024.


  1. Brandon Ruiz

    Brandon Ruiz New Member Full Member

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    Usyk has the skill set as well as the stylistic advantage to beat Wladimir as facing opponents who primarily use the jab to control distance allow Oleksandr to gain momentum with angles and land combinations at mid-range then dance away before the other fighter has a chance to respond. One thing that he would have to watch out for, however, is Wlad's mixture of forward and backward movement as well as the hand speed and power he possesses. Usyk is forced to contend with a man who often moves away from their opponents after throwing the jab not to mention the height that Klitschko's head sits at he will have to have perfect timing in order to land consistently once he makes it past Dr. Steelhammer's jab. He could opt to throw the majority of his punches to Wlad's body however Wlad will quickly adapt to this tactic.

    I don't doubt that Klitschko can win in some instance should there be a 10-fight series between the two however the majority of the time I would see Usyk barely winning a 7-5 round decision in a 12-round fight.