Usyk wins but doesnt convince.

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  1. fenoc1

    fenoc1 Active Member Full Member

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    Go way will you that was about 10 years ago (7-8 maybe really) and not only that Fury gave Klitchsko a lesson. And I dont think Furys a better boxer than Usyk by any stretch of the imagination but too big and I cant see Usyk getting inside early enough to win rounds, if he does fury holds and leans on him
     
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    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    This is exactly how i see it

    He has the ability, but a bit more power wouldn't do any harm
     
  3. Malph

    Malph Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That's a real good point. Usyk plays chess in there. Figures his opponent out and then adapts.
    He does that as well as anybody his size I've seen.

    But...if he is forced to go all out early...how does he deal with that???

    There was a story about Lennox vs Golota. Lennox and Golota had sparred extensively earlier in their careers. They knew each other. Lennox knew Golota could be dangerous once he got rolling but was a slow starter. He jumped on him before Golota got untracked. Smart move Lennox.

    I'm not saying Usyk is Golota but how Usyk deals with early heavy pressure at HW remains to be seen.
     
  4. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    I've never seen someone's stock drop so quickly after winning a fight so easily.

    Never change, boxing fans.
     
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    That's ok, it's going to be fun seeing Usyk stomp all over some people's hopes and dreams fight after fight ;)
     
  6. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Imagine if Wlad or Lennox were about now after their losses?
     
  7. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    I think that to win is no necessary to be a ko artist.. its enough the technique and a solid chin (see Fury). The question is Usyk's chin has not yet been tested in the HWs.