Usyk vs Gassiev 2 at Heavyweight?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MeatFeastMan, Apr 18, 2019.


Usyk vs Gassiev II (HW)

Poll closed Apr 21, 2019.

  1. Usyk pts

    4 vote(s)
    57.1%

  2. Usyk KO/TKO

    3 vote(s)
    42.9%

  3. Gassiev pts

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Usyk KO/TKO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. MeatFeastMan

    MeatFeastMan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I just noticed that Gassiev is now with Matchroom and has moved up to heavyweight. That got me thinking...do you think Gassiev stands a better chance of beating Usyk at heavy?

    Both men would be slower with their feet at heavyweight which surely suits Gassiev a little better, and he's just about clever enough to land on Usyk considering he'll be a slower, bigger target. Anyone else give Gassiev a chance here or more of the same?
     
    MeatFeastMan, Apr 18, 2019
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  2. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Not interested unless Gassiev generates momentum at HW. Liking knocking out top rated guys. Because the fight was so conclusive.

    Also, Usyk is naturally bigger than Gassiev. If anything the bigger man would have an even bigger advantage at HW.
     
    tinman, Apr 18, 2019
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  3. Birmingham

    Birmingham Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Gassiev is a monster, but Usyk is the monsters father at any weight
     
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  4. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Why? Was the first not definitive enough a schooling for you?
     
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  5. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    5 years from now if Gassiev is a top ranked HW. And maybe people start to think Usyk is too old to beat him again then maybe.

    Outside of a scenario like that I dont see the point.
     
    tinman, Apr 18, 2019
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  6. ray fritz

    ray fritz Active Member Full Member

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    Birmingham hahahaha hetha YES
     
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  7. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Usyk completely outboxed Gas, he`s just a better fighter.
     
    mark ant, Apr 18, 2019
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  8. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. Usyk completely toyed with Gassiev and would do so again if they fought again.
     
    Jackomano, Apr 18, 2019
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