Fury is the only worthy opponent for Usyk

[deathofaclown]

The only reason Fury hasn't been knocked out v Usyk is his size.

The difference in ability is huge.

It really isn't. Fury was outclassing him for rounds at a time in some parts of the fights

[M312]

It really isn't. Fury was outclassing him for rounds at a time in some parts of the fights

I don't think he was.

Tyson won a couple of rounds and landed that uppercut, but Usyk was controlling the range and the ring, pushing Tyson backwards, constantly working and wearing Tyson down, constantly jabbing at his chest, and bringing his arms down before moving upstairs and to try knock him out.

Its easy to think, oh Tyson won a couple of rounds, I can see why you think that he had some success... But he didn't. He was being worked over, made to work harder than he wanted and worn down until he was a shell.

That's what the best to, they turn up the gears.

[deathofaclown]

I don't think he was.

Tyson won a couple of rounds and landed that uppercut, but Usyk was controlling the range and the ring, pushing Tyson backwards, constantly working and wearing Tyson down, constantly jabbing at his chest, and bringing his arms down before moving upstairs and to try knock him out.

Its easy to think, oh Tyson won a couple of rounds, I can see why you think that he had some success... But he didn't. He was being worked over, made to work harder than he wanted and worn down until he was a shell.

That's what the best to, they turn up the gears.

First fight was a 7-5 fight. Second 8-4, even the impartial AI judge scored it that.

No doubt Usyk won but Fury won about 8 or 9 rounds from 24. Saying he won a couple of rounds is disingenuous.

[M312]

First fight was a 7-5 fight. Second 8-4, even the impartial AI judge scored it that.

No doubt Usyk won but Fury won about 8 or 9 rounds from 24. Saying he won a couple of rounds is disingenuous.

Not really, Usyk uses he first few to wear the opponent down. To exploit their weaknesses and make them overthink. By halfway you are mentally and physically spent.

For Fury, Usyk put him on the back foot, never let the pressure stop, constantly hit the chest/heart and Fury simply couldn't keep up and lowered his hands as he feared that shot again. Then Usyk just changes level. He's relentless.

Sure Tyson won a couple of rounds at the start, but that's just him putting EVERYTHING in to keep Usyk off him. He can't do it for 12, impossible.

Another example is AJ. Most observers had AJ up in the second fight after 9, but Usyk had already put the work in. He just turns it up again and there's no response.

You're confusing early rounds with what is actually happening. These guys are just being worn down mentally and physically. Usyk just hasn't turned the dial up yet.

What was 'scary' about the DDD fight was Usyk just decided to turn it up from round 2... And he was devastating. He's normally patient until the second half.

Its likely he knocks Fury out if they fight again, he's worked him out and knows his weaknesses now.
Fury has made no progress to solving the Usyk puzzle.

[BirdSong]

First fight was a 7-5 fight. Second 8-4, even the impartial AI judge scored it that.

No doubt Usyk won but Fury won about 8 or 9 rounds from 24. Saying he won a couple of rounds is disingenuous.

i agree usyk was in a bit of bother in fight 1 for a while, good performance from fury very good actualy just not quite enough usyk stamina saw him through in the end

[The Big Dunn]

Even with only 12 fights I believe he's a much better challenger than Dubois who has never impressed me. I don't think he beats Usyk at this stage of his career but he provides a much more exciting fight to look forward to than Parker, Fury, or Joshua.

Parker has momentum and would be something hung new so I would prefer him.

I think Moses is way too inexperienced for Usyk. If Turkish thinks he’s ready he’s gonna put up the loot.

[Bennyleonard99]

Fury needs to beat Dubois or Joshua to earn a third shot at Usyk. He has to beat someone good and show us he can be in better condition/shape. Otherwise nobody really wants to pay to see Usyk outbox the lying delusional fat slob a third time.

[NihonJim]

I don't think he was.

Tyson won a couple of rounds and landed that uppercut, but Usyk was controlling the range and the ring, pushing Tyson backwards, constantly working and wearing Tyson down, constantly jabbing at his chest, and bringing his arms down before moving upstairs and to try knock him out.

Its easy to think, oh Tyson won a couple of rounds, I can see why you think that he had some success... But he didn't. He was being worked over, made to work harder than he wanted and worn down until he was a shell.

That's what the best to, they turn up the gears.

He was tagging Usyk with lead uppercuts from outside, do you know how difficult that is to do.

Skill wise Usyk vs Fury is a very good matchup, but physically fury is a LOT more erroded than Usyk.

[M312]

He was tagging Usyk with lead uppercuts from outside, do you know how difficult that is to do.

Skill wise Usyk vs Fury is a very good matchup, but physically fury is a LOT more erroded than Usyk.

Wait, you're saying he lost because he's more 'eroded'? Lol

But are you saying they should fight again? I don't know your stance, but wouldn't make a lot of sense if Fury is more eroded would it?

Re. uppercuts, he had some success with it, sure, especially in the 6th round, but he was only trying to stop Usyk walking him down, but single punches won't be enough.

Fury was just being constantly worked to the body himself and left with no time to breathe. Tagged with right hands to the head, from round 1, and he was just spent after that 6th. He started holding a lot as he was physically and mentally done because Usyk was true to his word and did not 'leave' him.

He didn't have the same success in the second fight because that's all Fury offered really.

Its a mismatch really. Usyk has worked him out. It'll just be easier and easier.

[NihonJim]

Wait, you're saying he lost because he's more 'eroded'? Lol

But are you saying they should fight again? I don't know your stance, but wouldn't make a lot of sense if Fury is more eroded would it?

Re. uppercuts, he had some success with it, sure, especially in the 6th round, but he was only trying to stop Usyk walking him down, but single punches won't be enough.

Fury was just being constantly worked to the body himself and left with no time to breathe. Tagged with right hands to the head, from round 1, and he was just spent after that 6th. He started holding a lot as he was physically and mentally done because Usyk was true to his word and did not 'leave' him.

He didn't have the same success in the second fight because that's all Fury offered really.

Its a mismatch really. Usyk has worked him out. It'll just be easier and easier.

Yes I'm saying he lost because he is more eroded.

Skill wise it was equal or even edge to fury in the first half of the fight, Usyk won because of his physical conditioning. Usyk is a consulate athlete, in shape year round, trains year round, rarely drinks.

Fury has spent 3 years as an obese drug addict and has 20lbs of loose skin around his waist that he should get surgery to remove. His legs are gone, his stamina is gone, his punch resistance is gone, still pushed Usyk to as close as 7-5

If Fury had lived the life, he would have beaten Usyk, he got damned close even though he's physically a wreck. but he didn't live the life and he paid for it when he needed that 10% extra stamina that wasn't there, that's his own fault, people won't like it, but it's not less true.

Fury can never beat Usyk now, you are right about that, as physically he's aging HORRIBLY, but he's still the only current fighter who can take rounds off Usyk imo, Kabayel possibly being the exception