Great fighter but I'll enjoy the omgwtf revisionist history when he does eventually catch one on the chin like always happens in heavyweight boxing.
Love it when the latest unbeatable fighter falls
Usyk is good for the sports, has a good attitude, charismatic, respectful, but also knows when to turn it up to get the win. Not many people can do all of that at once. We have seen guys like loma, AJ, canelo, teofimo and ggg putting up fake attitudes where they act like respectful guys, but their true colors show after a while where they act like entitled divas. Usyk has been consistent in that regard, and he is a heck of a boxer.
Usyk has about 3-4 fights left on elite level. His style basis on speed and reflexes. he is 34, when he gets a little older he will slow down and he will be easy to beat by strong guys.
Your a just a hater
he beat pulev and povetkin 2 people that worked their way to mandatory title shots recently. 10 years past their primes.
Everyone claims a division is weak when 1 guy dominates.
You and I both know that heavyweight division was weak af. Yes the Pulev and Povetkin wins were nice, but Wladimir finished his career with 64 wins and 5 losses, won gold at the 96' Olympics, defended the belts over 15 times and yet he doesn't crack any top 15 heavyweights of all time list (any credible list) why do you think that is? are they haters too?
AJ is a very savvy person if you listen to his interviews . It’s why he’s not liked very much on the forum ,intelligent people recognize intelligent people .
Everyone has an opinion but without being able to not insult the forum ,let’s be real ,there’s not many on here . It’s a forum .
Well I am afraid I might not be intelligent then, because in his interviews AJ never struck me as smart. He is humble in most of his interviews though, which I like - and which is, by itself, marketable as well (because it is in line with the "British gentleman sportsman"). And when he speaks about non sports-related issues - we all remember his comments on race - it's blatant nonsense.
lmao wlad dominating the division, you mean one of the weakest divisions in the history of boxing? the same wlad who had no dog in him? ah right i remember that wlad, the punch and grab style (AMAZING) couldn't wait to see his next fights..
Your a just a hater
he beat pulev and povetkin 2 people that worked their way to mandatory title shots recently. 10 years past their primes.
Everyone claims a division is weak when 1 guy dominates.
Smartest in what way though ? He has his own businesses and manages fighters . Not many fighters have the intelligence to be expanding outside of boxing , the closest one to A.J is probably Wlad Klitschko.
Let's be realistic here. How much do you think AJ knows about business - do you think he knows what a balance sheet is? He obviously has good advisors from the finance, economy, marketing, and sports sectors, whom he trusts - and as it seems, rightfully so. He gives his name and face/body, and together they make money with that, similar to a TV star, model or singer who sells some new moisturizing lotion or face mask. That doesn't make him intelligent or innovative - it just means that he listens to the right people (which I suppose you can call smart in some way).
But again: AJ doesn't have to be smart - he is marketable, and much more so than all the other current ore recent HW champs, because they are either too ugly and/or low-class...or quite simply not interesting to the broad public.
The same goes for Canelo of course (who in terms of boxing ability is a step up from AJ) - would he make the same kind of money if he looked like Andy Ruiz?
A.J is the best for the sport
I agree - the reason being his magnificent physique and handsome face. Add to that his overall good boxing skills and power and you have the perfect recipe to make money with. He is not the smartest, but he doesn't need to be.
It all comes down to what type of fighter you like - luckily there is something for every fan category. Usyk appeals to those that like boxing as a sport and don't care much about the trash-talking aspect. Others may prefer the loud-mouthed killer who cannot speak or write a straight sentence.
I find Usyk impressive - inside the ring for his technical abilities, heart, and ring IQ, and outside the ring for his self-deprecating humor and because he has interests beyond boxing (and making money with it).
Is Usyk invincible? No. Will Usyk get beaten at some point? Probably. So what?
I remember when wlad was dominating the division. He took on everyone out there except his brother. Everyone was delighted at the thought of him being away from the sport so fresh blood could step up and give it some new energy. Its been shocking since then. We probably only got fury vs wilder because everyone thought fury was done
lmao wlad dominating the division, you mean one of the weakest divisions in the history of boxing? the same wlad who had no dog in him? ah right i remember that wlad, the punch and grab style (AMAZING) couldn't wait to see his next fights..
I hope he never losses, he is one of extremely few in boxing that is nothing but a credit to the sport.
Active, fights the best continually, no bs drama or diva antics, highly skilled, exciting to watch, always in shape and a great personality.
I'd hate to see him lose in all honesty he is a breath of fresh air in a division full of mouthpieces.
exciting to watch? are you kidding me? if Usyk wins in this division it's going to be by decision.. everytime. Guy can't knock down any of these heavyweights let alone get the KO. This is the boxer you want to reign the heavyweight division? a boxer who came out himself and said "I'm not in the hurt business".. who the f is jumping up and down saying I can't wait see this guy fight? Usyk wouldn't be able to sell a quarter of what AJ brought that night.
I dislike a lot of fighters, but I like the guy a lot. I like Fury, Wilder, and Usyk. I hate AJ. I think Joshua has great sportsmanship and is a good guy outside of the ring, but as a fighter, I don't like the man because he tries to take the easy route. I had picked AJ to win by KO, but I didn't realize how mentally he wasn't prepared. For all of you guys that dislike Usyk, don't let his dumbazz fans turn you against him. Every fighter got a % of their fanbase without a clue about the sport thinking their favorite fighter is the greatest fighter ever. I have no problem with any fighter seeking a challenge and taking a fight they are supposed to lose. Ignore his dumbazz young fans and respect the fighter. He cleaned out CW and just dominated a top hw with no controversy. f*k these mfers on this site, respect that man...
Like others have said, he's easy to root for. Aside from him just being an extremely good and talented fighter he's not obnoxious, consistently fights the best, typically in their own back yard, and has achieved all his success thus far based more or less just on merit rather than the tedious politics and money-wrangling that always seems to taint the process of making good fights. He became undisputed cruiserweight champ through the super series, and he got his shot at Joshua on the back of that amazing success to achieve something equally great. Amidst all that he's been completely clean, both in terms of his lack of a drugs record and in terms of his fighting style. He's a genuine role model, something the sport needs more of.
Most boxing champions are role models, because it takes something unusual to dedicate to the sport 'And elevate yourself to champion status'.
I don't really think Usyk or any more of a role model than Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury.
All three of them, have attributes and traits in life which people can be inspired by etc
Usyk is a good fighter, who for me has kind of exploited this regressed Joshua at the right time. Joshua will not prepare in the same way for the rematch, and he will come with a more simple and effective game plan.
Joshua wins the rematch via stoppage.
Like others have said, he's easy to root for. Aside from him just being an extremely good and talented fighter he's not obnoxious, consistently fights the best, typically in their own back yard, and has achieved all his success thus far based more or less just on merit rather than the tedious politics and money-wrangling that always seems to taint the process of making good fights. He became undisputed cruiserweight champ through the super series, and he got his shot at Joshua on the back of that amazing success to achieve something equally great. Amidst all that he's been completely clean, both in terms of his lack of a drugs record and in terms of his fighting style. He's a genuine role model, something the sport needs more of.
Fury dethroned Wlad and Wilder in their backyards and was ready to face Joshua in their combined backyard when Wilder dragged out his rematch for 2 years.
Usyk also currently carry Fury's belts that he never lost in the ring
It's like people forget all that.
I see you Peter.
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Uysk will be beaten by Anthony Joshua in the rematch via stoppage.
I think he is a good fighter, who has caught this regressed Joshua at the correct time.
Joshua for me lost the fight in preparation, he should just be playing to his strengths which are? Physical strength, Solid Jab, Combinations and the basics.
Joshua must understand now, that he is not this intricate boxer 'Eat some Jollof rice and embrace his natural power'.
not bothered either way, if he gets his wins cleanly and without robberies then all credit to him and robbing belts in hometowns, its great, its old skool as they say so well done but if u fight top guys all the time anyone can lose i think, hes not cherry picking and waiting for someone to go away or lose form or avoiding totally like the norm it seems now
Spot on
We finally have a guy that takes on all challengers (in their own backyards too)
I hope he cleans out the division, retires unbeaten
Fury dethroned Wlad and Wilder in their backyards and was ready to face Joshua in their combined backyard when Wilder dragged out his rematch for 2 years.
Usyk also currently carry Fury's belts that he never lost in the ring
It's like people forget all that.
Usyk will be 35 in a couple of months so he's not going to be around on top for years to come regardless, we might get 2 good years 3 at a push out of him. His performance last week was probably the pinnacle of his career in terms of performance.
What the division really needs is some of the young guys to step it up.
Hrgovic, Yoka, Jared Anderson, those three and some of the other Eastern euro prospects are the ones who are going to carry the division over the next 5-10 years.
I remember when wlad was dominating the division. He took on everyone out there except his brother. Everyone was delighted at the thought of him being away from the sport so fresh blood could step up and give it some new energy. Its been shocking since then. We probably only got fury vs wilder because everyone thought fury was done