Both world class southpaws. Both are used to predominantly fighting orthodox men. Moorer, imo, has the edge in power but Usyk may have the edge in skill.
Dear god, Usyk in his sleep. Let's stop making a big deal about Moorer coming off the canvas to beat Holy in a close, semi-dodgy decision when Holy was having a heart attack and organ failure.
By the way, if you are interested in seeing the evolution of this one as Usyk's career has unfolded... prove-to-me-that-usyk-michael-moorer.708738 https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/michael-moorer-v-alexander-usyk.705433/ https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/michael-moorer-vs-usyk.680116/ https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/michael-moorer-vs-oleksander-usyk.674839/ https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/michael-moorer-vs-oleksandr-usyk-at-hw.671391/ https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/oleksandr-usyk-vs-michael-moorer-cw-and-hw.654674/ better-heavyweight-oleksandr-usyk-or-michael-moorer.637896 https://www.boxingforum24.com/threa...moorer-s-prime-age-who-would-have-won.619446/ https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/usyk-vs-michael-moorer.589955/
Actually, not much. His power at heavy was dramatically overrated. Usyk has been hit by far, far harder. And it goes without saying that Usyk wins speed, stamina, defense, ring intelligence, and chin.
This was my post the last time you made a similar thread: I mean, Moorer lost to a 45 year old man. And Eliseo Castillo. His signature win against Holyfield came primarily because Holy was having organ failure, and he still needed some dodgy judging. He wasn't even a real southpaw, by the way. They did the converted orthodox thing because...well...he really didn't have that great a package of skills. He had a bit above average power at heavy, his southpaw gimmick and a good variety of punches. His chin was shaky, he lacked concentration, and he was no defensive master. I mean, could you see Usyk losing to Castillo? Going life and death with Cooper? Getting starched by Tua in 1? I can't. I think it is as insightful now as it was then.
Usyk should take this don't really see anything Moorer does that would give Usyk trouble. Think his pace would eventually wear Moorer out for a late stoppage
