Boxing thread?

[kr1978]

Great fight, Bellew can be proud but unfortunately as expected Usyk was just too good. Absolutely sparked him at the end

 

[Gbspurs]

Usyk doesn't even look like he has been in a fight. Excellent knockout.

 

[Paolo10]

I still have doubts about Usyk being able to mix it with the very best at Heavyweight.

 

[edson]

He got tired in the last few rounds his legs had gone and he was slowing down but he done well.

 

[Spurrific]

Not many, if any, in boxing with the heart Bellew has

 

[Gbspurs]

The post fight interview with Bellew shows the reality of boxing. He said he doesn't remember what the round was, then said he doesn't remember what Usyk hit him with, then says he doesn't remember what round it was (again), then goes on to repeat himself and get confused by crowd reactions to Eddie Hearn.

Poor bloke has basically suffered brain damage and is interviewed on Sky Sports 3 minutes after.

 

[tototoner]

He was concussed

 

[Paolo10]

No mate, he's Scouse. They're mostly like that.

 

[dontcallme]

I still have doubts about Usyk being able to mix it with the very best at Heavyweight.

Bellew caught him with a couple of shots that appeared to have no effect.

A guy like Chisora catches him and he is in serious trouble.

However as a competitor he had little choice.

Dominate the cruiser weight division for as long as he likes or face the glamour matches of the heavyweight division.

I think he could win a world title.

 

[edson]

Bellew caught him with a couple of shots that appeared to have no effect.

A guy like Chisora catches him and he is in serious trouble.

However as a competitor he had little choice.

Dominate the cruiser weight division for as long as he likes or face the glamour matches of the heavyweight division.

I think he could win a world title.

Would Parker not be a good match up being a small Heavyweight?

 

[dontcallme]

Would Parker not be a good match up being a small Heavyweight?

Yes

 

[edson]

Yes

Parker is a good fighter think it would be a very good fight.

 

[dontcallme]

Parker is a good fighter think it would be a very good fight.

I agree

 

[$hoguN]

Usyk was a bit too easy for Bellew to hit early on. If he had a similar showing against Someone like Joshua he would be in massive trouble. Incredible cruiser weight, I wouldn’t advise him to move up though

 

[Paolo10]

Would like to see him fight the loser of Whyte Chisora tbh.

I just can't see him coping against the bigger guys with more power and a reach advantage. Bellew outboxed him a bit and I don't think it was all part of a plan. Bellew just couldn't keep the pace up and tired visibly around the 5th...and let's face it, Tony Bellew is far from a good boxer tbh.

Usyk does look slick, but I just don't see this P4P boxer. He is no Lomachenko.

 

[dontcallme]

Would like to see him fight the loser of Whyte Chisora tbh.

I just can't see him coping against the bigger guys with more power and a reach advantage. Bellew outboxed him a bit and I don't think it was all part of a plan. Bellew just couldn't keep the pace up and tired visibly around the 5th...and let's face it, Tony Bellew is far from a good boxer tbh.

Usyk does look slick, but I just don't see this P4P boxer. He is no Lomachenko.

Think he should dodge Chisora.

Think Parker is a great match for him.

 

[Paolo10]

Parker is one tough guy, he can go to the cards with pretty much anyone...and he has enough power to test him.

Povetkin would actually be an interesting fight too come to think of it.

 

[dontcallme]

Parker is one tough guy, he can go to the cards with pretty much anyone...and he has enough power to test him.

Povetkin would actually be an interesting fight too come to think of it.

Povetkin is a good shout.

Chisora is a limited fighter but extremely powerful. Not a good matchup for Usyk. There are better fighters he could beat more comfortably than Chisora.

 

[Paolo10]

I personally want to see if he has the chin for it.

Tony wobbled him once a bit.

 

[SugarRay]

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?