Will Tyrone Spong, Usyk's next opponent, be a challenging test for Usyk or not?

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  1. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    For you will be all simple for Usyk or not?
     
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  2. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    If he doesn't show out against this bum we will know he's not a real heavy
     
  3. POTUS

    POTUS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Testing the waters at Heavyweight. Also tuning up after surgery
     
  4. AlwaysFirst

    AlwaysFirst Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Only way for Spong to win is if he’s allowed to throw kicks&knees, otherwise it should be a fairly easy fight for Usyk and it won’t tell us anything about his chances in heavyweight
     
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  5. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    No, not a test at all for a healthy Usyk. Who knows how well he's recovered from surgery though?
     
  6. Grinder

    Grinder Dude, don't call me Dude Full Member

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    As stated, if he struggles with this guy he'll struggle against the top echelon. That being said, he could box lethargically and lure in some big fish for his next fight.
     
  7. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Usyk is going to protect his brand with these kind of fights till he can score a big payday
     
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  8. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyrone Spong is a lay over job for Usyk so he can get used to fighting at a higher weight.

    I am interested to see Usyk step up against one of the current top 4. With his superior boxing ability the main challenge is how he can adjust to fighting guys bigger than him, with a longer reach and stronger than him.

    How would he fare against Fury, AJ and Wilder?
     
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    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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  10. POTUS

    POTUS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's still better than Fury Wallino that fight has Zero appeal.
     
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  11. YearZero

    YearZero Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yep Spong would probably bodybag Wallin whatsisname fairly easily. Spong is no joke.
     
  12. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Other offers have been made to legit fringe contenders and contenders. Spong will be fine for a first fight at HW... He's no bum.
     
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  13. ZablieJudahnoff

    ZablieJudahnoff Charleston White 2024 Full Member

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    Spong peaked in 2009 against Carnage Corbett and was KTFO. So no, not a real challenge or test.
     
  14. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    Wow really ?? You had to dig deep there to find something about Spong.

    What happen in the rematch? Yeah he made Carnage his *****.

    Only guy to KO legend Remy Bonyaski
     
  15. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    So what happens when Spong catches Usyk and finishes him off? Lol the drama that will ensue will be popcorn worthy, dare I say pizza worthy.
     
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