Usyk discussing Joshua's strengths and weaknesses after Povetkin fight

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  1. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    The man to beat Anthony Joshua AND Tyson Fury? | Oleksandr Usyk: Undisputed | Full documentary

    About 21:07 (21 minutes and 7 seconds in) Usyk is asked what strengths Joshua has.

    His reply is that Joshua is very well trained but nothing out of the ordinary.

    I have to agree. Joshua has solid skills, a good jab, excellent power and good combination punching for his size. But aside from his excellent power, he isn't extraordinary in anything.

    This doesn't mean that he isn't a world class heavyweight because he is. This doesn't mean he wouldn't be a legit top 10 or even top 5 in most eras. A man with that kind of size and power would destroy many heavies based on his size and power alone, especially if those heavies were the size of Quarry.

    But yes, apart from that, his skill level is good. He isn't Larry Holmes when it comes to outboxing people, he isn't Evander Holyfield or someone like that.
     
    dmt, Apr 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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  2. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He has admired stamina problems, he picks the wrong strategy, and he developed mental issues.

    He is still a two-time unified champ. I think your assessment is about right.
     
    catchwtboxing, Apr 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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  3. OddR

    OddR Active Member Full Member

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    I saw that clip.

    To be honest kinda the mentality of a fighter having confidence in themselves but Uysk proved it as we know.
     
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  4. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Of course he isn't as skilled as Holmes or Holy. No man his size is, but I think he's an excellent blend of size, power and skill. He lacks that composure and championshiop pedigree, though. Give him Salvador Sanchez chin and composure and he might have been unbeaten still.
     
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