What if Usyk never went Heavyweight?

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  1. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton When you have to shoot, shoot!, don't talk...... Full Member

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    I'm just glad he did.


    ;)
     
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  2. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think Ruiz is even world class. Let alone better than Zhang or Kabayel. He wasn't considered a top 10 heavyweight going into the fight.

    Povetkin was 39 and looked poor before prior to and after facing Joshua
     
  3. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Vlad was 41, Povetkin was 39...you see how you missed some years there?

    283 pound Andy Ruiz is not significantly better than anyone, much less Zhang, Sanchez, Chisora.

    As many others have said, it's an overhyped, oversold resume.
     
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  4. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Ukrainians: single-handedly keeping HW interesting since June of 2003. :sisi1
     
  5. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton When you have to shoot, shoot!, don't talk...... Full Member

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    :periodico:
     
  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    No. They are still better, even with the years and weight.
     
  7. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    We aren't comparing Ruiz to Kabeyal directly, here. We are comparing opponents.

    Zhang is a post-40, hit or miss guy.