Yeah, I agree. Let's assume he beats DuBois again. At some point the bigger (and they are ) younger (and they most certainly are) HW's get him. Period. It is not about his hunger, training, dedication, or love of the sport. It is simply that since Usyk moved up from a historic run through a very deep CW division, his path to success in the HW division revolves around him being near perfect. The natural power and length that Usyk gives up to natural HW fighters is simply undeniable. Why keep going? Usyk has been good with his money, is one of the few fighters of this century undefeated (again, I am assuming he dusts DuBois), he is a hero in his country, and he is a fun, goofy personality that will be welcomed after he is retired. I would rather not see Usyk push his luck against the young guns of this division and end up KO'd after a scary connection against his skull when his legacy is assured.
Maybe do the Parker fight after this. That would be a fun chess match between 2 cerebral boxers. But no, I will cheer for him to retire as undisputed again after this fight as opposed to pushing his luck and putting his health on the line against boxers chomping at the bit to end his title run.
Maybe do the Parker fight after this. That would be a fun chess match between 2 cerebral boxers. But no, I will cheer for him to retire as undisputed again after this fight as opposed to pushing his luck and putting his health on the line against boxers chomping at the bit to end his title run.
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