Comments Thread For: Beterbiev Had Interest in Facing Usyk - When He Had All Belts at Cruiser

[Timur78]

One thing to keep in mind is each time that Beterbiev and Usyk fought, Beterbiev was at a size disadvantage. He was always a LHW, but he fought at HW for the Russians as they had another fighter (Kovalev I believe) fighting at 178)

That is true (i.e. the size advantage of Usyk).
But that is exactly why Usyk is hard to beat...his size and mobility combined with technical skill and his engines never stops.
If he takes a round off, you don't really see it.
Although at heavyweight, his size becomes a liability.
So it's interesting how the rest of his attributes make up for it...whether he can make up for lack of size at all.
Chisora is a decent test, but Usyk being 33 probably means he has another 2 years at peak.
So shouldn't waste too much time...

[Timur78]

You should have watched the video you posted before saying some ludicrous nonsense about a gift decision to Usyk. The part "many considered" is particularly amusing.

Even if this is the first boxing match you ever watched (quite possibly), there is no way you could have reasonably arrived to the conclusion about Usyk being gifted a win after watching this fight.

Yes. Agree with you.
But...to be fair, Beterbiev had a very good 2nd round and Usyk was uncharacteristically flustered.
Beterbiev also looked rather small.
Just keep in mind the skill sets of both fighters have progressed so much since then.
Although I think Usyk gained much more than Beterbiev though...

[CombatCan]

Big fan of both fighters. I think Beterbiev's style would cause Usyk some problems.

[SN!PER]

If Usyk or Povetkin pull a miracle win and capture the title...

Beterbiev is moving up to 205 for some heavyweight action.

[BoxingIsGreat]

Now, that's a good fight. Usyk will box the Robotical Man's head off. Beterbiev is a heavyweight disguising himself as lightheavy for the advantage. Beterbiev's best chance is a shot Usyk doesn't see coming. He does punch hard and is very strong.

Beterbiev is one of the most stiff, robotical boxers I've ever seen.