why wasn't Dubois agressive like that against Usyk?

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  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He was aggressive but Usyk is obviously not there to be hit like these big slower giants are. But you already knew that
     
  2. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joshua’s a bigger target than Usyk and missing big against Usyk will result in Dubois walking into a counter.
     
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  3. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Usyk takes Fury again I'd like to see a rematch, I think it'd be a totally different fight
     
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  4. UFC2020

    UFC2020 Active Member Full Member

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    Usyk is a master at adjustments, ring iq and has an unparalleled second and third wind towards the middle and end of fight.
     
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  5. bremen

    bremen Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Timing is everything. Usyk was able to time and catch Dubois much more effectively forcing him to reset.
     
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  6. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Usyk footwork.
     
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  7. REKX_

    REKX_ New Member banned Full Member

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    He tried during their fight. But it's not great against Usyk. Usyk's defence is better and he maintains it especially during later stages of the fight. Usyk also has great movement and ability to neutralise his opponent throughout the fight.

    Also Dubois had an element of punching himself out during the Usyk fight. It was a little bit evident in the Joshua fight but Joshua wasn't able to capitalise.
     
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  8. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk KOd him with a Check Jab
     
  9. bartkiwi

    bartkiwi Member Full Member

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    Because as most have stated Usyk has elite defense -footwork etc
    If you go out throwing bombs v Usyk you only have hope that one lands but most likely you miss constantly and gas completely and get picked off by hundreds of hurtful punches until he decides you have had enough punishment and stops you..
     
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  10. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Also as a southpaw Usyks lead hand took Dubois jab away. AJ couldn't do that to Dubois.
     
  11. alangjk

    alangjk Active Member Full Member

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    He wasn't fighting an artist this time.
     
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  12. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yes, that too
     
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  13. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Because Usyk would have shattered his glass jaw even quicker.
     
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  14. SergioJ91

    SergioJ91 Active Member Full Member

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    Usyk's elite footwork, head movement, counter punching, speed flustered Dubois...Usyk also has a granite chin and unbelievable stamina. Dubois cannot beat Usyk, he's all wrong for him matchup wise.

    It's a case of "styles make fights".
     
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  15. alpo1

    alpo1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Because there's levels to this ****.
     
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