One thing I’ve notice about Usyk is that he often loses rounds in the first half of the fight. Hunter, Breidis and Bellew all had success and were able to land solid punches.
He's not hard to hit if you really put it on him.
Hell, Shawn Porter already beat him in the amateurs.
Chisora needs to not be one paced, its the mistake many Usyk opponents make, instead in the early rounds launch an attack, then go for a walk or tie up and have a nice lean.
He wants to start slow, cool You start slow too but just do a little more, you need something left in the second half, you can out work him early without emptying the tank.
It’s definitely a recurring theme that Usyks opponents seem to significantly tire in the second half of the fight.
It often looks like it’s not even a question of Usyk figuring them out, more his mental pressure gasses them so he’s then able to the be more effective.
The one time I can remember Gassiev catching him clean in the final he looked visibly stunned, although probably not "rocked" per se, and that was only the one time.
Gassing caught him early with a massive right hand, had him holding on for dear life.
The one time I can remember Gassiev catching him clean in the final he looked visibly stunned, although probably not "rocked" per se, and that was only the one time.
One thing I’ve notice about Usyk is that he often loses rounds in the first half of the fight. Hunter, Breidis and Bellew all had success and were able to land solid punches.
It will be interesting if Chisora can really make these rounds count and not gas out