Usyk has stated he will go to war with AJ

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  1. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Usyk has stated in an interview that he intends to go toe to toe with AJ, is this a good idea?
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  2. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Wtf do you think he did last time when he whooped his ass?

    Since when was Usyk a runner/hugger and girly man like Rigo, Lara and Mayweather?
     
  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Lara out-boxed Canelo but yes the other two were runner/huggers and Usyk is better on the front, however there were times when he looked uncomfortable being pushed back, this time I don`t think he`ll take a step backwards.
     
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  4. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    Let us see what happens on the night, Usyk will do whatever is best to deal with the version of AJ in front of him on the night.

    Usyk like any boxer knows you do not tell your opponent how you are going to approach the fight, i'm sure Mr Usyk would not give misinformation...would he?

    Usyk selling the fight like a champion.;)
     
  5. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Makes sense to try and put some hurt on AJ early. Just to put that sense of hesitancy in AJ. Make AJ remember that everything he tries, Usyk has an answer for. Start up right from round 12 of the first fight.
     
  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He is going to throw 900-1000 punches like he did against Gassiev.
     
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  7. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    One thing for certain, Usyk will have a plan B and C
     
  8. FastLeft

    FastLeft Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He will beat AJ up this way or another
     
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  9. senpai

    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Angry Usyk is interesting.
     
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  10. VOXDEI

    VOXDEI Active Member Full Member

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    Probably not a good idea.

    Why allow the fight to become a slugfest where AJs only advantage; (aside from height and reach) power, will be more of a factor?

    You want nullify your opponents strengths, not magnify them.

    Smells like mind games to me.
     
  11. bruce_keyes

    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    thats a bad idea. he just needs to stay calm and box like he did last time.. don't get into wars
     
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  12. ArtBoxer

    ArtBoxer Member Full Member

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    Being a better boxer any type of fight favors him. He can outbox fAkeJay and KO him. The bodybuilder fought timidly last time and still was rocked and almost stopped. What if he gets hit with punches he does not see?
    In the Chisora, Briedis fight Usyk showed his inner dog. Weasel Eddie better be ready with that towel.
     
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  13. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    AJ has more power and reach than Gassiev.
     
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  14. scandcb

    scandcb Active Member Full Member

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    Reach? Yes

    Power? No
     
  15. Jackman65

    Jackman65 FJB Full Member

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    He can go to war and still move. Movement is a big part of his game, giving AJ angles and making him move his feet. I don’t see Usyk standing flat footed in the middle of the ring against anyone. He’s too smart. When AJ is tired and starts to gas, I expect Usyk to try to take him out and not be as cautious as the first fight.

    Boxers say a lot of **** before fights but they rarely reveal their exact fight plan. Don’t be surprised if Usyk does the opposite of what he says. He didn’t run the first fight, he was within range but always moving. I can’t see him abandoning that style this time. It worked well.
     
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