Usyk vs Jersey Joe Walcott

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Who wins and how

  1. Usyk KO/TKO

    25.0%
  2. Walcott KO/TKO

    8.3%
  3. Usyk Decision

    58.3%
  4. Walcott Decision

    8.3%
  5. Draw

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    0.0%
  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Both fighters at 195-200 pounds. Best version of each at that weight. Who wins?
     
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  2. CarolinaReaper

    CarolinaReaper New Member Full Member

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    I think Usyk might simply outwork Jersey Joe. He's taller, longer, constantly finding new ways to nag you with a stinging jab, surprises you with looping lefts, and knows how to make it seem like fighters don't even have a guard up. I think he's too slippery to make it likely he'd get KO'd like Charles did, and he showed against Gassiev and Briedis (and Chisora even though that was heavyweight) that he can adapt and stay in your face against power and intelligent pressure. I think he'd wear Walcott down by the late rounds, but Walcott would never go out.

    Usyk UD.
     
  3. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    I think Walcott would give Usyk some stylistic issues early on as Hunter did, but Usyk is so consistent that he would take over later with his work rate and general activity.

    Usyk decision.
     
  4. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jesus, what a clash. You made my day a tad worse because we ain't seeing a bout like this.
     
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  5. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk arguably though Walcott is a live dog to make this a contest.
     
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Yeah, I see a Usyk Decision but Walcott makes it a very interesting fight
     
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  7. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk, but he would have to be cautious, set things up well with his feet, don’t overstep, because Walcott is very sneaky with the counters and does punch hard.
     
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  8. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Yeah Walcott does have a really good right hand that may be used to counter Usyk's southpaw style if he isn't careful.
     
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  9. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Walcott def gives him trouble. The guy that prob beat Louis takes him the distance but he would find a way to lose…was his way. He’ll if a fighter though w a unique style to trouble anyone.
     
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