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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Kabayel, Wardley and Itauma - the biggest threats to usyk
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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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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.STREET CLEANER
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Originally posted by The Big Dunn View PostItauma 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.
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)The Big Dunn likes this.
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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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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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