Why did Dubois refuse to go to the body this time?

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  1. Mister Pugilist

    Mister Pugilist Active Member Full Member

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  2. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    You reach I teach. Going to the body exposes yourself to headshots and Usyks movement is too deceptive. If he was stationary sitting at the ropes he would have unloaded but it’s hard to land body shots on someone who’s moving constantly.
     
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  3. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He tried a few times but got his head knocked back, it’s not easy hitting a mobile target like Usyk to the body without suffering the consequences.
     
  4. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He tried it once but Usyk was sharp with the jab and rocking his head back consistently.

    Dubois hasn't got the chin or boxing IQ to take those kind of risks he's simply not good enough.
     
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  5. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Couldn’t find the right range. When he changed levels bringing the head down Usyk would time him coming forward with hooks.
     
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  6. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Maybe because he signed a very well paid contract ? No idea. I agree its as strange as the whole evening
     
  7. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Its why I can't see Kabayel beating Usyk.

    Usyk would anticipate those bodyshots from a mile away and use his footwork all fight.
     
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