Kabayel, Wardley and Itauma - the biggest threats to usyk

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  • solidman
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    #1

    Kabayel, Wardley and Itauma - the biggest threats to usyk

    I want to see him fight these three guys. I think he beats them but these three are all dangerous heavyweights.
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    Wardley is a complete bum you can't be serious. Kabayel is legit for sure and itauma too soon to tell if hes a bum like wilder or legit

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    • HisExcellency
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      Wardley is NO threat to Usyk whatsoever whereas Itauma is way too green. As for Kabayel, he's a genuine threat because of his power, work rate and body punching although I still expect Usyk to win given that he's handled big puncher's like Dubois, Fury & Joshua without any issues. I thought that Bakole would give him the biggest problems because of the sparring stories (which Usyk's promoter seemed to indirectly confirm) but he's been very POOR as of late.

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      • BirdSong
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        #4
        if he says he has 1 fight left i dont think we will see them unless he changes his mind

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        • The Big Dunn
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          Itauma and Wardley imo are not experienced enough to be able to beat Usyk. They may have the power to land a lucky shot but that’s it.

          Kayabel might be interesting for as long as it lasts. He has power and skill.

          IMO Usyk is just too good for all 3. But if I had to pick one, it would be Kayabel.
          Last edited by The Big Dunn; 07-23-2025, 10:14 AM.

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          • BoxingParadigm
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            #6
            Originally posted by The Big Dunn
            Itauma and Wardley imo are not experienced enough to be able to beat Usyk. They may have the power to land a lucky shot but that’s it.

            Kayabel might be interesting for as long as it lasts. He has power and skill.

            IMO Usyk is just too good for all 3. But if I had to pick one, it would be Kayabel.
            I agree, below is how I would rank them:
            1. Kayabel (most advanced due to exp.)
            2. Itauma (most talented imo, but too green)
            3. Wardley (I don't think he will ever be a serious threat to Usyk)

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            • pollywog
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              "Kabayel, Wardley and Itauma - the biggest threats to usyk" - solid wasteman

              Hahaha...Wardley and Itauma. I genuinely lol'd.

              Stay in school blud and lay off the pipe!

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              • Boxing 112
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                Wardley is a threat if Usyk has one arm to fight with.
                Itauma is the future not the present. Won't beat Usyk. Has not got the experience fighting someone top 15 yet let alone someone potentially top 15 all time
                Kabayel - i think he deserves the shot. He is undefeated. Rather see him get the shot than Parker. Parker is on a good run but i did not rate Zhang or Bakole like anyone else did. Zhang old af slow. Bakole slow af and fat af

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                • crimsonfalcon07
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                  I'd replace Wardley with Parker, because Parker has done what he needs to do to earn his shot and is the last man standing from Usyk's era. Kabayel would be interesting and I expect him to distinguish himself moving forward, but I don't think Usyk fights him. Itauma is too green and not really in the title picture yet. I expect Usyk to take on an MMA fight or mixed rules fight with Ngannou or Jones before he fights the likes of Itauma or Wardley. Seems pretty clear he wants a big money fight on as close to home turf as he can get for his farewell fight.

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                  • solidman
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by pollywog
                    "Kabayel, Wardley and Itauma - the biggest threats to usyk" - solid wasteman

                    Hahaha...Wardley and Itauma. I genuinely lol'd.

                    Stay in school blud and lay off the pipe!
                    stay out of my threads you bum

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