Usyk is the GOAT cruiser

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Jul 21, 2018.


Is the Cat the GOAT?

Poll closed Oct 19, 2018.

  1. Yes, now after WBSS finals.

    60 vote(s)
    61.9%

  2. Yes and he already was.

    8 vote(s)
    8.2%

  3. No, but if he stayed longer at CW he'd be within a couple of realistic wins.

    15 vote(s)
    15.5%

  4. No, and there's no available competition to make him the #1.

    14 vote(s)
    14.4%
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  1. BoxingIQ

    BoxingIQ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Actually I think Usyk was/is more skilled than Holyfield ever was. Now, who would win is a tough one due to styles. I could see Usyk outboxing Holyfield like Lewis did and to be honest Usyk is a better boxer than Lewis was when we're talking about "skill" that would be 50/50 imo.
     
    BoxingIQ, Jul 21, 2018
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  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Ive said this for atleast 3 years now, haye would have been stopped round 9.
     
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  3. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I hope this is deluded fanboy sarcasm IB :lol:
     
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  4. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    His resume is impressive, and his skills are even more. Holyfield tho, he was special at that weight, someone who could effectively cut down movers and fight at a distance I wouldn't favor Usyk. vs. The Real Deal. On the other hand, Usyk is fast, busy, mobile and very intelligent, so I'm not sure Evander can turn it into a turf war. Usyk wins this at distance.
     
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  5. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Can you imagine how good Usyk would be if he had Evan's pharmacist?
     
    Serge, Jul 21, 2018
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  6. sjp17

    sjp17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In those CW days Haye needed only 1 shot n he'd be over , Haye wins by KO !
     
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  7. DannyBhoy

    DannyBhoy Active Member Full Member

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    Definitely Usyk.
     
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  8. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    FML I can't take this anymore. That's it for the time being general forum, I'll see you guys next time there's a big fight on xox
     
    Webbiano, Jul 21, 2018
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  9. drenlou

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    Holyfield as a CW was tremendously skilled and wasnt afraid to fight. You have to take risks to beat a guy like Usyk and I think Holyfield would do just that. His timing was immpecable and to me that gives him the edge he would need to beat such a fantastic fighter like Usyk. The Lewis fight means nothing in this regard.
     
    drenlou, Jul 21, 2018
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  10. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    :risas3:
     
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  11. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    120 Deal Salute for the King.:yaay

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  12. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    Hate would get Finessed to oblivion. Hate would load up on one shot & miss every time lol.
    It's up for debate. Out boxer style with almost ZERO holes in your game is a damn near impossible style to beat
     
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  13. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Johnny Nelson would show this bum what a real cruiserweight champ is all about
     
    Webbiano, Jul 21, 2018
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  14. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In these CW days Gassiev TOO needed only 1 shot n he'd be over. Didn't happen though
     
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  15. BoxingIQ

    BoxingIQ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So, Usyk wasn't a better boxer than Lewis?
     
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