Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandyr Usyk

[kiDynamite92]

Well, AJ is still a year at least behind world title level and challenging the champs. If i'm not wrong, Usyk will be mando to Huck after 1 or 2 more wins, he is already highly ranked in the WBO. I think Usyk becomes world champ in late 2015, while Joshua will probably get the title once Wlad retires...we're looking at 2017 or so for that, most likely.

or even later.......

[kiDynamite92]

The olympics video of Joshua is a bit misleading, he's a different beast now. Would be more accurate to compare their latest fights.

Not really. Since the olympics Joshua has padded his record full of bums and gate keepers at best. Which one of his opponents in the pro's are better then Cammerelie, Dychko. Savon or Medzhidov?

[PainfromUkraine]

The olympics video of Joshua is a bit misleading, he's a different beast now. Would be more accurate to compare their latest fights.

AJ is 10-0 10KOs
Usyk 6-0 6 KOs (EDIT: We could in fact count his WSB wins, can't remember how many wins he had though)

Competition has been fairly weak for both, not sure who'd give the edge to (in the pros). Usyk has fought the better opposition if we count WSB.

Usyk is WBO Inter-Continental champ, 1 defence
AJ is WBC International champ, next will be fighting for the British title

Boxrec has AJ as 20th ranked heavy
Boxrec has Usyk as 12th ranked cruiser

Usyk is ranked #3 WBO
AJ is ranked between #7 and #15 by all organisations, highest being WBC

I'd say both have looked equally impressive so far - Usyk is improving every fight and showcasing his skills as his fights are going a lot longer than Joshua's, but AJ is blasting people out quickly. I guess that's the difference - Usyk has shown he can box and not necessarily rely on his power, while AJ has only shown that power side to him...if someone can withstand his shots, it will be interesting to see his boxing ability and stamina tested.

Usyk will definitely get a title shot before AJ in my opinion as he has gone specifically down the WBO route and personally wants to fight a champion ASAP, definitely win a title before 12 fights to get the CW record, while Hearn has said he won't rush AJ.

[Greed.]

Usyk is more skilled, I was very impressed by his WSB performances. But Joshua is massive and can punch.

[PK3434]

is Usyk with K2?

[PainfromUkraine]

is Usyk with K2?

Yes. I think he chose them because they promised him a title shot early in his career - he wants to break the Holyfield record.

[kiDynamite92]

Usyk is more skilled, I was very impressed by his WSB performances. But Joshua is massive and can punch.

So can Medzidov who's bigger, stronger, faster and more skilled then Joshua but Usyk masterfully nullified him.