Anyone else who thinks Bellew will KO Usyk??

[Ray*]

If Usyk focuses on Bellew's body, I can't see this going longer than 6 rounds.

Usyk also shouldn't admire his work too much. Many good fighters do. I noticed that with Davis, Spence, Loma, Crawford, and more. And that's when they get caught. It's about the only chance Bellew's own trainer gives him if you read some of the articles in the past few weeks closely. I agree.

What does "admire one's work" mean in a boxing match? When do you notice that?

Well, showboating is one. Two, adjusting trunks too many times in a fight (Sergio Martinez, the Pacman, Usyk, Lomachenko). Waving or talking to people ringside during the fight is another one (Floyd is a prime example for this). There are more.

Usyk spends a lot of time adjusting his trunks. Fighters usually do that when they are comfortable in a fight. It can sometimes be for other reasons too.

You are 100% right, and this is what is going to happen from Usyk point of view. I know boxers don't like it to the body but with Bellew coming down in weight and him not having a strong body, this is the best scenario that i could see happening.

[alexguiness]

It's not out the question IMO.

Bellew can crack.

Usyk took Gassiev's shots though so seems he can take a good shot.

I don't think Bellew is that huge a puncher TBH.

He struggled to put a one legged Haye away in the first fight, Cleverly took his best shots for 12 rounds as well.

I suppose you could use BJ Flores as a benchmark though...

[Combat Talk Radio]

Nope, it's mainly just you. Bellew has a ZERO chance. Don't bet any coins on this one. Delusions can blind!

The thread reminds me of the chatter leading up to Mayweather/Pacquiao and Pacquiao/Horn, saying all bets were on Manny putting Floyd and The Hornet to sleep.

I don't follow either Usyk or Bellew that close, but something tells me this fight will also have a bunch of threads with excuses afterwards.

[Combat Talk Radio]

Usyk spends a lot of time adjusting his trunks. Fighters usually do that when they are comfortable in a fight. It can sometimes be for other reasons too.

"My balls was hot." --Derrick Lewis

[Marchegiano]

There's something about this fight. I believe Usyk is underestimating Bellew.

Andre ward also believes Bellew will win by Knockout.

I can get odds of 6/1 on Bellew winning which is just crazy. I am all over that.

Dre said Tony by KO? Good enough for me.

[Chollo Vista]

There's something about this fight. I believe Usyk is underestimating Bellew.

Andre ward also believes Bellew will win by Knockout.

I can get odds of 6/1 on Bellew winning which is just crazy. I am all over that.

I'm not sure on this one. The smart money is Usyk wins. But I've seen the Hunter and mchunu fights and there were times he looked a little vulnerable

I haven't see the Bredis fight in full, but I give Bellew a shot here

[Warrior Scholar]

Usyk slips, feints, but the thing is he doesn't realize his true potential. Because when he gets nailed is when he really makes things happen.

[_original_]

The thing is that Bellew isn't a natural Heavy like AJ, Wilder, and Fury. With that said I expect this to be closer that expected with Usyk pulling bit out.

[Marchegiano]

I am the only one who voted Bellew by KO in the stickied poll.

No, not really though. I expect Usyk to be ahead all night actually, but the most exciting ending is Bellew by KO so that'll be what I root for.

[TheBoxingfan101]

i also think bellew will KO usyk