Usyk would clear every heavyweight division before him

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Usyk beats every heavyweight before him

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  2. No

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  1. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    And we don't really have a great idea how he'd take a right hook since Mildenberger was the only southpaw he fought, a fight which he himself cited as a surprisingly tough one....now we are going to assume that he would roll over the best southpaw ever?

    C'mon. I have already said that I think Ali would be one of about 4 that would be tough fights for Usyk...tough, but they would all be good fights! Anyone pretending that Ali was invincible, or that there is NOTHING that Usyk does better, are lying to themselves.

    Ali and Usyk is a gold fight.
     
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  2. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    21st Century: Wladimir Klitschko-No, Vitali Klitschko-maybe

    20th Century: Lennox Lewis-no, Evander Holyfield-maybe, Riddick Bowe-yes, Mike Tyson-yes, Larry Holmes-no, Muhammad Ali-no, George Foreman-yes, Joe Frazier-yes, Sonny Liston-yes, Rocky Marciano-yes, Joe Louis-no
     
  3. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The affect of the poison was only temporary though.
     
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  4. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    Absolutely baffling.
     
  5. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    The guy’s had just 7 fights at the weight.

    Think about that for a second.

    Any knowledgeable fan knows that it’s highly unlikely that ANY HW in history could have cleared out EVERY era.

    Why?

    Because there’s just too many great fighters, and too many different styles to overcome.

    Just pure logic.
     
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  6. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in just 7 fights, which confirms that he is the best ever...
     
  7. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not sure if you are being sarcastic, but how is that the best ever?
    Leon Spinks did similar, but granted he didn't beat the guys usyk has, other than Ali

    Being the quickest to a title doesn't mean the best does it?

    Edit

    Remarkable achievement by Usyk no doubt
     
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  8. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    You’re referring to his Eeyore toy?
     
  9. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    The worst possible stylistic match up for Usyk.
     
  10. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    Never been 50-50 against Mike.
     
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  11. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes
     
  12. OddR

    OddR Active Member Full Member

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    He might be. I am not saying Uysk would necessarily beat him just that I don't think Tyson has a easy time with him either.
     
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  13. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    He’d have beaten Mike Tyson?
     
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  14. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    Oh dear.
     
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  15. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    I love that.

    His daughter gave it him, to keep him safe.

    He takes it everywhere.

    Every presser.

    Every plane journey.

    Brilliant.
     
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