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Usyk is so clever. Watch that fight Saturday night on half speed. He’s in control throughout.
Can he beat Joshua? Perhaps. Take a look at his fights against the super heavies in the ams. He beat Joyce with ease. Also beat the super heavyweight multiple world champion that beat Joshua in 2011, again, with ease.
It all depends on his chin holding up and not being worn out by the bigger mans size if he can impose it of course.
I’d probably put my money on Joshua but Usyk has a chance, possibly the best chance of anyone out there too. Following his heavyweight journey will be great. So many questions and he just might have the answers.
Bellew didn’t hurt him one bit imo. He was tagged a lot harder by two bigger punchers in Breidis and Gassiev too and each time he just smiled. I think he’s chin is great...but we’ve only seen it at cruiser.
Del Boy isn’t actually that powerful. The Takam ending was a bit of a rarity. Two Hail Marys landing in succession mixed with Takam being a little past it helped. Usyk would dance around him all night imo.
I’d watch it though, the loser of Whyte/Chisora would be a good starting point for Usyk. In theory though, the absolute undisputed cruiser shouldn’t need to prove anything if he feels he can take on Joshua straight away. Why not make it immediately?
Agree with almost all of that. I see Usyk making a big impact in the heavyweight division.
I disagree about Chisora, he is extremely powerful but he doesn't throw the flurry of punches like he used to. Don't think Chisora is the safest bet for Usyk though I think Usyk would win.
If Usyk wants to make an immediate impact I think Parker, Whyte or Povetkin would be good matches for him.