why couldn't AJ do this against Usyk the way he did Pulev

[MoneyKasha]

Pulev is an overweight, punch-drunk 40 year old.

but why couldn't AJ throw those combos against Usyk..what did Usyk do to negate that?

[4truth]

Usyk wouldn’t stand still for it.

[famicommander]

but why couldn't AJ throw those combos against Usyk..what did Usyk do to negate that?

He's fast, defensively responsible, has a chin, throws back in volume, is in shape, isn't washed up.

Pulev has no punching power and doesn't throw in volume. There is no risk of getting hurt by opening up against him and he's too slow to get out of the way.

[TMLT87]

Usyk is much quicker, more mobile, higher volume and just straight up more skilled. Hes not there to get caught like that and if you try stuff he'll probably counter it and make you pay.

[MONGOOSE66]

i just don't see what Usyk did to negate all those tools from AJ

Loma and Bivol do the same things that Usyk does. It’s pretty obvious.

[M312]

Usyk created an angle and moved his head every time he throws. He actually throws with his head moving at the same time. Sky had a lovely breakdown showing how he does this. Plus he was coming from a southpaw angle, these orthodox boxers just can't set themselves properly for him.

He's a slippery mother ****er.

Only way he loses is if you plow him down.

[Boxing Goat]

Usyk ain't Pulev

^ This is the answer. Nothing else to say

[MoneyKasha]

Joshua had success against Povetkin who was an Olympic gold medal and arguably equally as skilled as Usyk

[MoneyKasha]

what is the difference between Usyk and Povetkin?

[Smash]

povetkin was figured out by dillian shyte, say no more