Will Usyk retire undefeated?

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Can Usyk retire undefeated?

  1. Yes

    58.6%
  2. No

    20.7%
  3. Maybe

    20.7%
  1. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No, even if he gets his first loss when he's 40, people will still say "see, he's not that great".
     
  2. zeratul

    zeratul Active Member Full Member

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    No, it's unlikely. His style is not age friendly as he relies on speed, footwork and stamina. He doesn't cherry-pick his opponents either. Also, it's not like Usyk dominates every opponent - both Fury and Joshua were hard-fought battles.

    He does not express any desire of retiring and doesn't give an impression of someone who's afraid of losing. So the combination of these factors make it likely that he's going to lose one day.

    But in my books, Usyk is entitled to lose to both Harold Sconiers and Dustin Nichols now and this would take away nothing from his legacy.
     
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  3. Arch Stanton

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

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    Hear Hear.

    I'd like to see him retire as of now. He's got absolutely nowt else to prove, BUT, there's still a shed load of dosh waiting in the winds.

    And, it's not just Usyk himself that appreciates the wealth, is it?.

    His management and team will be more than up for a few more quid, won't they?. ;)
     
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  4. FreddieGibbs

    FreddieGibbs Active Member Full Member

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    Unless he carries on too long foolishly then he will retire undefeated no doubt about it
     
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  5. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If he's trying to still fight at 41 he won't.

    Time will eventually win if you stay around too long.
     
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  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A certain crew or morons are going to say that anyway.