How good was Grigory Drozd?

[dan_cov]

Lets say around 2013-14 the version that battered Masternak and schooled Diablo.

How would he of fared against Usyk, Briedis, Dorticos, Bellew and the other top CWs?

[BigZ44]

I thought he was really good, was certainly the best CW in the world for a span there. Wanted to see him fight Lebedev and Huck, shame that never happened. I think he would have outclassed Dorticos and Bellew and edged Briedis in a close fight, Usyk probably out-boxes him

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Drozd was on a real run before injury derailed his career, he’d have beaten Bellew comfortably, outboxed Dorticos, I’d maybe pick him to beat Briedis but 50/50 fight. I think Usyk would soundly outbox him though, he’s another level to the rest of CW’s.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I thought he was really good, was certainly the best CW in the world for a span there. Wanted to see him fight Lebedev and Huck, shame that never happened. I think he would have outclassed Dorticos and Bellew and edged Briedis in a close fight, Usyk probably out-boxes him

😂😂we obviously think the same

[Chrismart]

Shame about his injuries. I always hoped he'd come back for his shot at Bellew after he was made champ in recess.

[dan_cov]

I actually felt he was a rare case of an improving older fighter prior to injuries.

Its a shame we never got to see him vs Yoan Pablo Hernandez another whose career ended prematurely through injury.

[UNBIASED BOXING]

He still looked good at the age of 35 against Wlodarczyk, surprisingly, despite his age.

I'm certain Usyk would have beaten him, but then again, I rate Usyk highly and think he's the best cruiserweight we have seen since Holyfield. I think he would have outboxed Dorticos to a decision, easily beaten Bellew, but maybe might have lost against Gassiev, possible stoppage. He's a great boxer but I don't think he moves around enough to beat Gassiev.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I actually felt he was a rare case of an improving older fighter prior to injuries.

Its a shame we never got to see him vs Yoan Pablo Hernandez another whose career ended prematurely through injury.

Good shout, Hernandez was a good fighter. Talented yet vulnerable