I think AJ fights a more sensible fight and uses his strengths to overpower Usyk rather than trying to outbox him. AJ wins by KO.
Usyk on the other hand has to take initial risks and assert himself as someone who will throw hard combinations and take AJ by surprise rather than trying to outbox him from the start. Once he has instilled the fear in AJ to make him more cautious, he can resume his smart boxing.
AJ's relentless core attack for the 1st half, hitting him anywhere from chest - abs. Usyk spaghetti-legged 2nd half of the fight but an excellent boxer so can get by. AJ controversial SD (basically Eastern Euro Fanboys but clear to the boxing eye) for affective aggression with no stoppage, very similar to Hurd vs Lara minus the last round knockdown.
Likely outcomes haven't really changed since last time. Usyk on points or Joshua by stoppage.
I edged towards Joshua last time, but I'll edge towards Usyk this time. Not because of what we saw from Joshua (I'm sure he can be better), but because I thought Usyk was outstanding. As good a heavyweight display as I've seen.
Agree with the OP, it's a huge fight and great that we're getting it.
Beyond the fight after A.J wins and probably by 7/8 round stoppage the haters will go back to calling Usyk overatted and A.J hasnt defeated a top fighter yet because Usyk never defended his title and they will say he’s another Charles Martin , book mark this post because that’s exactly what they’ll do that’s what I predict .
I think Joshua's best chance is in the early rounds. Like very early. R1-R3. Because even if he fights old-style very aggressive Joshua, he will have spells when he gasses out, and then, he is all set for Usyk to pick him off on the counter. Usyk can KO Joshua. 15 more seconds in fight 1 and the towel was coming in, and if Joshua fights more aggressively, more opportunities for Usyk to pick his power shots. Whoever wins I'm just hoping for a great, action and drama packed fight. Nash out.
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