LeVzi Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/06/03 : 05:44:09
Uysks chin will be tested, and being the smaller guy power will be an issue, but I believe AJ has not got a great chin and leaves it hanging out there too easily, so Uysk being a better boxer, might land flush and we'll see if AJ still goes all weak kneed.
A much better fight to watch than Fury Wilder.
Uysk not right in the head, the guy got a screw loose, so I got my money on him.
Si Thompson Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/06/17 : 12:25:32
Fury-Wilder 3 press conference from the other day.
Wilder sat there with headphones on refusing to speak. Poor optics.
He could've at least spoke about all those excuses he made and the split with Mark Breland, who he accused of spiking his water. I hope Fury smashes him.
LeVzi Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/06/18 : 05:14:43
I thought it showed he can't handle Fury's mind games. He's already a beaten man imo, and he is trying to keep Fury out of his head, but he can't.
Fury needs to still be very aware of that right hand again, and he won't be able to batter him from the bell like last time. I can't see Fury developing "1 punch KO power" tbh, he's just not built for it, and tbh if he goes to KO Wilder early, I see him getting sparked out.
This fight shouldn't be happening, and Wilder is a PoS tbh for forcing it after being beaten so badly last time.
Si Thompson Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/06/18 : 12:04:57
quote:Originally posted by LeVzi:
I thought it showed he can't handle Fury's mind games. He's already a beaten man imo, and he is trying to keep Fury out of his head, but he can't.
Fury needs to still be very aware of that right hand again, and he won't be able to batter him from the bell like last time. I can't see Fury developing "1 punch KO power" tbh, he's just not built for it, and tbh if he goes to KO Wilder early, I see him getting sparked out.
This fight shouldn't be happening, and Wilder is a PoS tbh for forcing it after being beaten so badly last time.
Same game plan as last time is the key to victory. Educated pressure and break Wilder down. Lean on him in clinches and not let Wilder get set to throw that right hand.
Yeah. Should've been AJ-Fury, but I'm still looking forward to both fights.
LeVzi Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/07/01 : 05:45:27
I havent been following it tbh, but there is talk about AJ vs Uysk.
tbh if AJ wins that fight, i'd be impressed. Uysk is a country mile the better boxer, and I dont care what anyone says Uysk has a screw loose, his eyes tell a story.
The drunken scotsman Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/09/25 : 22:49:38
Usyk beats AJ with ease.
Was a decent fight but Usyks class showed through in the end. Unlike Joshuas loss to Ruiz when there were mitigating circumstances and a straightforward win in the rematch - I dont see any way back for him this time. Usyk is all wrong for him.
Its a shame as we can basically forget Fury v Joshua now but Usyk v Fury should be a good one.
LeVzi Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/09/26 : 08:38:32
quote:Originally posted by The drunken scotsman:
Usyk beats AJ with ease.
Was a decent fight but Usyks class showed through in the end. Unlike Joshuas loss to Ruiz when there were mitigating circumstances and a straightforward win in the rematch - I dont see any way back for him this time. Usyk is all wrong for him.
Its a shame as we can basically forget Fury v Joshua now but Usyk v Fury should be a good one.
Quite honestly a schooling. Joshua really showed his lack of boxing ability, and Usyk showed his pure boxing ability.
I've not enjoyed a fight as much since Fury Wilder 2.
I don't care how the media spin it, Joshua was really hurt in the corner after the fight, there are rumours of his eye socket being broken (We heard that with the BJS fight though) but he looked in agony after the final bell, and like he was struggling to deal with the pain. We will never know but Usyk hits harder than anyone gives him credit for.
Fury Usyk just became the fight I am more keen to see than any other, 2 great boxers. Might be boring for some, but for purists , it will be a wet dream.
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The drunken scotsman Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/09/26 : 12:14:59
Yes that was some statement from Usyk last night - he has well and truly arrived on the heavyweight scene after a couple of questionable performances before this. We all knew he was great but he could go on to become an all time great if he unifies. Will be tough against Fury though assuming he beats Wilder again and they look for a unification.
As for Joshua, I actually thought he was ok last night but it just seemed that Usyk had an answer for absolutely everything. Would he have fared better if he came in heavier to use the size advantage more? Probably not but hopefully we find out in the rematch.
He could do worse than change his trainer. McCracken has obviously worked at the top level for a long time but sometimes a fresh pair of eyes and a new plan can freshen a fighter up.
Its really up to AJ, does he want to be loyal, scrap around the fringes for a couple of years then get his arse handed to him by whoever emerges dominant from a Fury v Usyk saga or does he want to seek out improvement and try something knew?
LeVzi Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/09/27 : 06:33:25
quote:Originally posted by LeVzi:
I havent been following it tbh, but there is talk about AJ vs Uysk.
tbh if AJ wins that fight, i'd be impressed. Uysk is a country mile the better boxer, and I dont care what anyone says Uysk has a screw loose, his eyes tell a story.
Even the comments say it. All depends how big he's managed to get.
I knew I called it. I've always said, after the Bellew fight, if Usyk can get the weight up and hold it well, he'll beat anyone in his way.
I think he can beat Fury, because even the smaller boxer can win, Usyk would have a plan for anything he meets.
But I am only interested in seeing Fury Usyk now, its the best boxing matchup i've seen for a long long time in the HW division. Only Lewis Holyfield interested me more.
People are comparing Usyk to Holyfield, I think its a bit early for that, but he's certainly shown he's the most talented boxer in the division with the possible exception of Fury.
Fury vs Wilder, If Fury goes after him again, keeps him on the backfoot, but uses his size advantage, he can nullify the big right hand like he did last time.
I just worry how effected his mind is after his daughter was so ill. I think she's OK now, so hopefully he's good to go.
LeVzi Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/09/28 : 07:03:15
I was watching Calzaghe fights last night, jeez, i'd forgotten how fast he was. Those punches people called slaps were anything but.
Joe one of my favourite fighters of all time, just cos of his dogged workrate and hand speed.
Si Thompson Advanced Member
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Posted - 2021/09/28 : 12:01:41
quote:Originally posted by LeVzi:
I was watching Calzaghe fights last night, jeez, i'd forgotten how fast he was. Those punches people called slaps were anything but.
Joe one of my favourite fighters of all time, just cos of his dogged workrate and hand speed.
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This was 2003. Calzaghe started cuffing his shots later on in his career. He had hand troubles.
Joe was an excellent fighter, but his resume isn't great. Far too many WBO mandatory opponents, which is similar to European level opposition. He should've given Robin Reid a rematch, and moved up to Light Heavyweight sooner. Gone over to the states sooner. Frank Warren did the same as he did with Eubank. Kept him England. Plenty of guys he could've fought like Winky Wright, William Joppy, Antonio Tarver, Glen Johnson, Carl Froch, Jermain Taylor, Andre Ward and Chad Dawson. Even a prime Roy Jones..
Kessler win is very good, and the Hopkins win (albeit a close one). A win that's aged like fine wine when you consider what Hopkins went on to do.
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