Usyk vs the best Max Baer

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Who wins and how

  1. Usyk KO/TKO

    4 vote(s)
    33.3%

  2. Baer KO/TKO

    1 vote(s)
    8.3%

  3. Usyk Decision

    7 vote(s)
    58.3%

  4. Baer Decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Baer shows up well trained and ready to fight. Baer beat a slick boxer in Max Schmeling. Who wins?
     
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  2. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk wins easily, the skill gap is too big for Baer to overcome...
     
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  3. Bronson666

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    Usyk by early round KO. Baer was highly overrated.
     
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Baer had a really good chin. Can't see Usyk getting him early.
     
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  5. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Wouldn’t be close, but I’m sure the clash of personalities would make for a fun build up.
     
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  6. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    Baer was not that far removed from his best when he lost the title. Oleksandr Usyk is a much better version of James J. Braddock, and he is a lefty. Max Baer's chin and hard puncher's threat sees him to the final bell. I will go with Oleksandr Usyk by Decision win over Max Baer.
     
    Shay Sonya, Aug 12, 2025
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