Usks power

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  1. Big Red

    Big Red Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk is a amazing fighter and has the size at 220 pounds. But his power seems pretty poor. Would he be one of the lighter punching heavyweights?
     
  2. FastLeft

    FastLeft Well-Known Member Full Member

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    so far
    his punching power has been disappointing
     
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  3. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nah. His resume isn’t filled w fluff. He is probably an average power hitter.
     
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  4. Showstopper97

    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    He's definitely not a big puncher, but I wouldn't say he's feather-fisted either. He has average (or maybe slightly below average) power for a HW.
     
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  5. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Who is ready to suffer for Christ (the truth)? Full Member

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    Just enough. As much power as he needs.
     
  6. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    His power is a 5-6/10

    Hes not gonna KO the big lads but his power will be enough to gain respect
     
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  7. MagicE

    MagicE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Respectable enough power to deter someone who was able to survive and win a fire fight with Wlad.

    similar to Mayweather, not a concussive puncher, but enough to make you think twice, especially when you don’t see it coming
     
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  8. elgoadie

    elgoadie Active Member Full Member

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    Exactly this.

    I also think his style doesn't necessarily allow for him to put too much oomph into his shots. He's always moving, slipping, etc. His feet are never planted for too long.

    If he was to slow his pace, plant his feet, etc, no doubt he'd be hitting with a lot more bang. But... again, I think that would probably be detrimental to his overall style.
     
  9. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He can knock out any heavyweight. They are all made of flesh and bones, don't think of them like supermen.

    He has decent power, continuous punches to the head would knock out ANYONE.
     
  10. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    He's not trying to KO or even badly hurt with most of his punches. It's a trade off which allows him the high-volume that makes him so awkward to deal with. His constant movement means he rarely plants his feet for power shots and many of his punches are used to stop opponents setting to throw, blind them as he pivots and generally to keep them occupied in defence so they can't as easily attack.

    He also tends to wait until the opponent has been broken down by pressure, fatigue and the accumulation of blows before unleashing his best shots. He also knows the impact of mixing up his power, using lighter blows to then surprise his opponent with a much harder punch.

    He clearly doesn't have pure KO power but what power he does possess he uses intelligently...
     
  11. senpai

    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You should do a little research at least and don't just make that kind of statement.

    Everybody who sparred him say that he punches harder than you would think in the first place.

    It just his style, he is light on his feet, so Usyk don't need to put his weight in his punches.


    You can ask Bellew about his power :bump
     
  12. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Usyk uses timing, speed, opponents momentum and angles to hurt opponents. He is also a pressure fighter who outworks opponents.


    He doesn't have raw power. Nor does Fury for his size.
     
  13. gollumsluvslave

    gollumsluvslave Boxing Addict Full Member

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  14. Cage

    Cage Well-Known Member Full Member

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    im going to say he is 4/10 as far as power goes

    he can compensate with boxing skills though
     
  15. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He has enough to make you very hesistant coming in.

    It's suffecient.