Usyk vs AJ 2 prediction thread !

Joshua will quit (robot malfunction).

 

I am very curious to see what AJ does differently

I think Usyk still prevails and I think it goes the distance. I expect a high paced fight like it was the first time with AJ trying to be more aggressive and starting off his body attack earlier

I expect the more versatile, better boxer and better conditioned Usyk to win

I rooted for Usyk the first time, I never considered myself a Joshua fan but am almost feeling myself pulling for him because of how little of a chance he has been given and how little of a chance I give him myself. I am hoping he can improve upon last fight and regain some of his standing even in defeat again

 

My thoughts from the public workout - AJ still looks too big and footwork sluggish. There was some impressive combo snap but that was always his strength, fluidity wasn't. Looks like Garcia wants him to bend down and fight like a smaller man, but then can he get out of the way of counters. You don't want AJ to be stuck between 2 styles but be free thinking and let his hands go relaxed. You could say the 1st fight was even after 8 and AJ lost the rest of the rounds. Basic focus should've been to build on that by turning up the output slightly and make sure you can finish. AJ still looks like he could gas after 4-5 rounds and on top of that you have nerves.

One of Usyk's strengths is his crazy training where he does different things to shock the body like holding his breath under water, heat training etc. The reason he's always so confident is that he knows he has covered everything, he can trust his stamina and preparation. It's going to be chess again, but he also said that it's going to be continuation of round 12 so I expect him to pounce on AJ earlier in the fight at and sign of gassing.

 

The contrast in relaxation levels will be apparent again. Joshua will be tight and anxious as all get-out in there, Usyk will take whatever fire he has to take in stride.

 

I have Usyk beating both Fury and Joshua

I dont think Joshua has the ring IQ to beat Usyk but I think Joshua beats Fury.

Usyk is just too cerebral in his approach. He always makes you hesistate and his rythmn is totally unpredictable.

 

Nah

I think AJ starts off loose and gets a good tempo going

Usyk then figures out AJ's tempo and starts timing him

AJ gets anxiety and cannot switch to Plan B quick enough and Usyk gets the jump

Joshua's best plan is to keep range all night, keep circling to his left and timing Usyk coming in if he can.

Can he set traps for Usyk though?

 

It's AJ's fight to lose.

I think Usyk uses his experience against AJ better than AJ uses his experience against Usyk.

I imagine Usyk stopping AJ with a multitude of shots, not a one-punch KO, at some point. AJ seems in another world and it wouldn't be surprising for him to completely unravel again.

 

Neither Usyk or AJ is beating Fury mate.

 

I'm picking Usyk to win by decision or late TKO.

This is not without any doubts. AJ is still a lot bigger and he punches much harder. If AJ executes the right game plan, he can win this fight.

The most dangerous rounds will be the first 6 rounds for Usyk. If he can get through those rounds without too much trouble, he could knock out AJ late if AJ expands too much energy early being aggressive.

 

Who are the ref and judges?

 

Fck! I should have put my money down. I have been busy with work and these odds have decreased a lot by now.

 

If the fight is on the level, my prediction is Usyk by late-round stoppage, but if the ref has been corrupted in Joshua's favor look for an early stoppage at the slightest indication of Usyk being in trouble.