Usyk is still performing like he’s in his prime but should he retire?

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  1. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Dude just solidified himself as an ATG. There’s no one fight left at HW that can improve his legacy. This guys ability to adapt is Floyd Mayweather like, I thought he was cooked after Fury got his rhythm and dominated 3-4 rounds in a row.

    I guess Usyk could go for title defenses but do we really care about that? He’s also old and his style relies on his athleticism and movement, he could grow old over night.
     
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  2. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Question in response... where would rank him historically, at HW, if he retired now?

    As for his future, I agree Usyk can't do anything more but another few fights and going out on his terms (He wants to fight until forty) isn't the end of his career even if he loses one of them.
     
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  3. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The most technically skilled heavyweight bar none
     
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  4. Juan carlos

    Juan carlos Active Member Full Member

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    a very close fight without a doubt... but he didn't dominate Tyson Fury... a rematch would be fair... let's see how the two adjust... Fury can definitely win this fight... they are both very close
     
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  5. Reallymakesmethink

    Reallymakesmethink New Member Full Member

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    I disagree
     
  6. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Certainly not. There will be a rematch, as their should be.
     
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  7. BoyBato

    BoyBato Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Retire like Lewis did but then I wouldnt mind him fighting Parker as a last fight as well.
     
  8. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Why? They almost robbed him and he clearly won. This wasn’t a fight that could go either way.
     
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  9. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nope. He still beats anyone out there...he pretty much has. Why not pick up a few more wins?
     
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  10. West of Hollywood

    West of Hollywood Active Member Full Member

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    He should retire undefeated. He took some serious punishment in this fight against a much bigger man. You could see him losing to Joshua if they have a trilogy. He's still a great fighter but will get more and more vulnerable.
     
  11. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Fury performed better than you said, but I got it wrong. Usyk is other level

    Good fight though??
     
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  12. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member Full Member

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    Nah he's still performing at a high level, I think he's got a few more years left in him.
     
  13. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They both fought unusual. I thought Fury would be the bully with his size, and Usyk would compensate by throwing a thousand punches. It was Fury that was backing up, but, at least ins stretches, outworking Uysk. Really weird, and I think both men did well and could do better next time.
     
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  14. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    100 million on the table for a rematch in what was a great competitive fight. Fight Fury again make that bank and then retire
     
  15. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    One of the best, most competitive in years. As close as they come. Definitely worthy of a rematch. Clearly, Usyk has established himself as the era's best - unless Fury wins the rematch