Which of the following would be acceptable to you as Usyk's NEXT fight?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by catchwtboxing, Aug 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM.


Who would be acceptable NEXT

  1. Joe Parker

    28 vote(s)
    93.3%

  2. Agit Kabeyal

    21 vote(s)
    70.0%

  3. Fabio Wardley

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%

  4. Deontay Wilder

    6 vote(s)
    20.0%

  5. Derrick Chisora II

    1 vote(s)
    3.3%

  6. Tyson fury III

    2 vote(s)
    6.7%

  7. Anthony Joshua III

    1 vote(s)
    3.3%

  8. Moses Ituama

    2 vote(s)
    6.7%

  9. Artur Beterbiev

    1 vote(s)
    3.3%

  10. Other (please elaborate

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Vote.

    The point of the multiple choice poll thread is asking which of the choices you would support as his NEXT fight, so if you think if has to be Parker, you should only check that box, for example. If you would be all right with, say, Parker OR Kabeyal, check both.

    I think Parker has earned it and makes for a significant fight historically, so I will only be checking Parker. I like Kabeyal, Wardly, or even Wilder if he continues on, but I want Parker next.
     
    catchwtboxing, Aug 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
    catchwtboxing, Aug 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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  2. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Parker or Kabayel
     
    lufcrazy, Aug 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
    lufcrazy, Aug 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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  3. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Same, I'd probably rather he fight Kabayel, the guy is undefeated and has some good wins I reckon Usyk would school him. It would be a good win in paper. Parker deserves the fight and a win is a win, for Usyk. However, Parker has already lost to Joshua, Whyte and Joyce. A win over Parker for Usyk won't mean much in the long term.
     
    Dangerwood84, Aug 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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  4. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hrgovic and Frank Sanchez would be better fights then almost this entire list. Heck if we gotta have Usyk fight an American why is Jared Anderson so terrible again?

    I know I said I'd like the Wilder fight but thats really not acceptable. It'd be fun but in terms of fairness it wouldn't be right. It'd be better than any of the rematches being seriously considered but it'd still be wrong.

    If Beterbiev easily beat Benavidez I'd say f it lets do it. But in the absolute rosiest scenario Beterbiev would be like what 43 when that fight happened? Maybe in a different timeline if the ducks aligned different this fight could have happened.
     
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  5. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hrgovic and Sanchez aren't big enough to be a main course. Wilder despite being past it would be a better win on paper. Anderson LOL
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Aug 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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  6. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Parker.

    He's his mandatory.
     
    like a boss, Aug 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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  7. NahMateNoWay

    NahMateNoWay New Member Full Member

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    This.
    But I don't think it will be tbh
     
    NahMateNoWay, Aug 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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  8. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who do you think it will be then?

    I assume you think Usyk will bin a belt to avoid Parker?
     
    like a boss, Aug 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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  9. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Active Member Full Member

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    Parker as his current mandatory is the answer.

    But if he drops the belt he can fight who he likes, it clearly means he is done being undisputed and the guy at the top.

    So he can rematch Chisora, or drag Fury out of retirement, or even fight Jake Paul for a I care.
     
    Kiwi Fish, Aug 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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  10. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Parker could well go onto be the next HW champ once Usyk retires.
     
    lufcrazy, Aug 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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