Usyk's First Heavyweight fight should be against ???

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  1. Peterp

    Peterp Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Not Joshua, Wilder or Fury

    He needs at least 2 tune ups to see how he goes

    Chisora ?

    Whyte ? (second fight maybe)

    Parker ?

    Ortiz ?

    Povetkin ?

    I like Parker personally
     
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    Thecheckjab Active Member Full Member

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    Helenius
     
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  3. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    A level below those I would think. The fight will sell itself now, so no need to take on even a potential threat in his HW debut....
     
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  4. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Kownacki or Breazeale, then Whyte or Chisora would be OK
     
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  5. LeftRightDownThePipe

    LeftRightDownThePipe Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Sounds like Usyk wants Joshua in the ring next fight! And he’ll probably agree to do it right in the UK! Lol! The guy is fearless :D
     
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  6. kirk

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    Sounds lame I know, and not up to the prestige that Usyk has, but.... my first choice for him would probably be Breazeale.

    Other guys too dangerous for a debute, in my opinion.

    Id start with a solid third tier, then move to second tier (next fight would be against Whyte or Chisora), then Id go after AJ or Wilder.

    Id wait to fight Povetkin or Parker til after Usyk already secures the AJ fight. More than winnable for Usyk, but very risky. Good fights those. Would make for good fights after he has his mega fight with AJ.
     
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  7. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Maybe the loser of Whyte/Chisora. Could see that as a good fight that would help build interest in an eventual shot vs Joshua.

    Parker is coming off 2 losses last thing he needs is to step in with Usyk. I think Usyk schools him badly.

    Ortiz would be an interesting fight but would Hearn or Haymon allow it to happen. Hearn doesn't have any vested interest in Ortiz fighting one of his stars as Ortiz continues to refuse to sign with Hearn. Haymon too might not like giving one of his big names to fight on DAZN and possibly lose.

    Povetkin is definitely a possibility. The Ukraine/Russia angle could make it a huge fight in Russia and Povetkin is open to working with Hearn again. Though it maybe not a prudent first fight at heavyweight for Usyk.
     
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  8. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not only fearless of men,the guy is fearless of the corruption.id be devastated for him if he gets stuffed against Joshua.
     
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  9. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    He should box the loser of Chisora-Whyte on Joshua’s undercard in April. It makes complete sense for all parties involved and makes April a bumper event.
     
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  10. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What about shades of Ali?
     
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  11. James Hudson

    James Hudson Active Member Full Member

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    Beat Seferi then Pianeta and ur all sorted for a world title fight

    All joking aside I would like to see him fight Whyte cos that would give ya a good measure of how he is at heavyweight
     
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  12. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Another option could be the winner of Miller/Dinu. Though I think Usyk would rather go for a real title over some micky mouse belt, though it would secure him a better cut of the split vs Joshua.
     
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  13. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Pulev, battle of the jabs.
     
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  14. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Bring on Whyte. I badly want to see him embarrassed, humbled and TKO'd late.
     
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  15. 81ZAR

    81ZAR Dr. Steelhammer Full Member

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    I think Parker or Whyte would be a good option. High enough profile to garner a lot of interest. But obviously not as dangerous as guys like Joshua or Wilder.
     
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