Comments Thread For: Usyk Decisions Briedis in Tough Fight To Unify WBC, WBO Titles

[SteveM]

I don't think there was bias at all. The judges were from Canada and the US. Boxingscene had it a draw.

I had it a draw or 7-5 either way - I was with Boxing Scene until 8th but then gave Breidis round nine based on an end of round assault

[Andrij]

I honestly think Usyk will batter Gassiev like he did Hück, Dorticos I’m not sure he has the footwork and body movement Briedis did as well as the punch resistance to beat Usyk.

I think we may have seen Usyk’s ceiling, Briedis was definitely underrated and a rematch is a must after the WBSS. If he came in fitter still he may actually win a rematch, work on the defence which wasn’t terrible but he took too many shots to the head to win tonight.

Yes I expect Usyk to win easy on points against Gassiev. Maybe even late round stoppage.

[SteveM]

According to his trainer Usyk will weight 220 on fight night at Heavyweight. He usually walks around 215.

so he'd probably be more durable & powerful but lose some of his mobility.

[Andrij]

Usyk throws a lot, but he misses a lot. Not a lot on those punches, either. He won because he looked busier.

Usyk missed a lot because Briedis moved a lot himself. Gassiev is static & slow and an easy target for Usyk to land his shots like he did against Huck.

[Shams627]

What happen in this tournament if there’s a draw?

[Andrij]

What happen in this tournament if there’s a draw?

There can't be a draw. It will be a split decision at worst.

[Larry the boss]

good ****.......

[yankees7448]

Why does this a$$hole writer keep talking about fights from the end of the fight to the beginning. No other boxing writer in the history of boxing and writing does that shiznit.

[Larry the boss]

Cong**** to Usyk!

are you really that guy on pof with the gay pictures???

[DuckAdonis]

This fight could have gone either way really. Briedis is a very good fighter. I had it a draw...but didnt really score the fight. Would love to see a rematch. Great fight