WBSS final: Usyk V Gassiev

[Thraxox]

Usyk on points is the most likely outcome. Unless Gassiev suddenly becomes Gennady Golovkin level p4p fighter and cuts off the ring on Usyk and works the body like no other and stops him. There is no way Gassiev wins on points.

Gassiev considers Golovkin his 'mentor', spending so much time with him and they have similar styles.

[BigZ44]

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anyone know what time the card starts?

In about 2 hours, main event should start in 4. I'll get an RBR Thread up

[Citizen Koba]

Absolutely the best and most significant fight there's likely to be this year... hell even the 2 semi-finals were amongst the best fights this year.

I'm completely torn here - I started off rooting for Usyk at the start of the WBSS and thought he was a lock, but Gassiev's turned me around over the course of the tourney. I had him pegged as a bit of rock 'em sock 'em dude, strong like bull, sure, but a bit of a plodder... turns out he has deceptive skills and good handspeed - kid's developed massively since making a meal of the aging Lebedev and made me a big fan.

But then I can't root against Usyk - the road warrior who keeps fighting and keeps winning on his opponents' turf. If he can pull off undisputed behind enemy lines it would be legendary.

Gun to head? ****. I'm going Gassiev by close Dec... outboxed for stretches but with strong bodywork playing dividends. A late stoppage not outside the realms of possibility.

[KTFOKING]

I just think Gassiev is the peaking fighter here and I was really impressed with his boxing ability last fight vs Dorticos. His base was compact and he was very fundamental all around as Dorticos wasn't landing many substantial punches after the third round. Usyk is a bad man himself, but I just Gassiev winning this one. Either a close but clear decision, or a late stoppage. It's his time and he officially sets claim to a top 10 P4P spot after today.