To all the people claiming Usyk is the greatest Heavyweight

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Dynamicpuncher, Jul 19, 2025.


  1. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    His IQ is on a different level. Hes proven that with his ability to adapt. I’m honestly shocked someone like you who knows boxing thinks so lowly of Usyk. What does the guy have to do to get your respect?
     
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  2. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    It's pretty obvious that Usyk is the greatest heavyweight of all time head to head I favor him against everyone in history.
     
  3. Warmaster

    Warmaster New Member Full Member

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    Uysk isn't even close to being the worlds greatest heavyweight. He is a great fighter and a class act but his very success has mainly demonstrated just how poor the rest of the heavyweight division is. Flawed Fury, damaged goods Joshua and fragile Dubois are his most notable wins at Heavyweight - the latter two of whom would struggle to succeed in other eras due to their mindsets and limited skills. Uysk hasn't really been tested or fought enough at this weight to consider him anywhere near the top (although in individual H2H contests, he might do quite well) but judged on his record alone, he is not even close. It's not his fault, he can only beat who is put in front of him, but at heavyweight, those who have been put in front of him are not of a high enough standard and there hasn't been enough of them.
     
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  4. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    I agree that he is an atg, and top 15 hw isn’t unrealistic.
    Yes he does sometimes do the wrong things technically, so there is room for criticism.
    And yes he doesn’t have all the low level fighters that many of the greats have on their resume. But he doesn’t have the high level ones some have either.
     
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  5. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    What has led you to believe I hold a low opinion of Usyk, as a boxer or a man? What have I said?
     
  6. deltrotter

    deltrotter Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Clear and fair :)
     
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