Good test of Usyks chin if he fights Del Boy and a decent tune up for a possible AJ fight.
Hearn heavily favours the Pulev fight for Josh next 😉
https://www.boxingnews24.com/2020/01...arch-28-at-o2/
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Good test of Usyks chin if he fights Del Boy and a decent tune up for a possible AJ fight.
Hearn heavily favours the Pulev fight for Josh next 😉
https://www.boxingnews24.com/2020/01...arch-28-at-o2/
Usyk will just float through a fight vs Del Boy who is WEEEEEELL past it. He knocks out David Price in his last fight, yes AAAAAND? Who couldn't at this point? Chisora won't test Usyk's chin, he'll only test his stamina and ability to handle a bit of banter in a presser.
Usyk may even be able to stop Chisora...if he can't then I don't much like his chances to gain a belt.
AJ vs Pulev? Well AJ has learned his lesson right? Should be an easy KO win for him....should be.
Perfect fight for Usyk. Gradually getting into the HW Scene. Chisora will try to rough up Usyk and drag him into a brawl, throwing some big shots at close quarters. But in reality, Usyk should be able to deal with him how he wants.
I’ve never been high on Chisora whosoever and he is even worse now, but I will agree that it will be a good learning experience to fight a HW who will be going at him and trying to make the fight ugly.Quote:
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I can’t blame Usyk for the fight though because he wanted AJ and can’t get him, so he has to fight whoever is available. And at least it’s a named fighter rather than some random guy nobody has heard of. The problem is that I’m afraid that they will set up a mega fight for AJ against the winner of Wilder and Fury. That means that Usyk will be on the outside again. If that does happen, hopefully he can make a fight with a legit contender.
This fight is meaningless to Usyk other than keeping him active. That is a sparring session for him
I mostly agree with Baal, although it does serve as a gauge of whether Usyk carries some power as a HW I guess. Be very surprised if Chisora asks many other questions of him, it's a good showcase fight.
Chisora's punch is not that hard. He is just a beat-upon now. lololol.....
Bellew had alot of success against Usyk in the first few rounds when they fought.
Usyk has yet to be in with a decent seasoned Heavyweight.
Bellew found him pretty easy to hit too so i expect Del Boy to give him a real test.
Let's see how he deals with a full blown Heavyweight.
Good measuring stick this one.
Bellew was on a 10 fight win streak heading into the Usyk fight. Look at the run Makabu has been on since the Bellew fight. That Bellew would have beaten Chisora.
I have been a fan of Usyk's for awhile and have said often that he will have success at Heavyweight, but I feel he has stagnated a bit, with his injury delay and now possibly facing a shop worn Chisora, it all seems a little like treading water. His team should be forcing the mandatory and if Joshua declines, then Parker for the vacant title should be the target. Usyk has beat better heavies than Chisora in the WSB, he has already faced full blown Heavyweights.
This will be a complete mis-match.
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Usyk has faced shit Heavyweights and hasn't looked impressive at all since winning the WBSS.
Chisora will give him problems.
I'd look forward to this one.
Good match up if it comes off.
This fight gets blown out of proportion. Usyk easily beat Bellew. He is generally a slow starter anyway and just slowly beat him down. Bellew is no pushover either so it’s not like Usyk struggled with some nobody. I think it was a calculated strategy. Let Bellew have a bit of success at the beginning to wear him out a bit and to figure him out then go for the kill.Quote:
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I will agree that he has stagnated a bit since his injury. I’m really hoping that this is his last tune up fight at HW because he can’t waste anymore time. He needs get in there before the giants start falling and he loses his opportunity.Quote:
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Usyk has faced shit Heavyweights and hasn't looked impressive at all since winning the WBSS.
Chisora will give him problems.
Yup, this matchup means they refused a Title fight because they didn’t want to fight Parker. Basically no risks before the Joshua payday, sadQuote:
Originally Posted by Alpha
As much as we would all like every fighter to fight the best all the time, I’m willing to give Usyk leeway for this fight if he really does think he gets AJ next. If he can’t though, I agree that he doesn’t get anymore excuses.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron SwansonYup, this matchup means they refused a Title fight because they didn’t want to fight Parker. Basically no risks before the Joshua payday, sadQuote:
Originally Posted by Alpha
I'm not up to date with the title situation, I thought if Joshua fights either Pulev or Usyk 1 of the titles would be vacated. There is also talk of Parker fighting in the UK in February, he was also involved in failed negotiations with Chisora over a lengthy period. So without all the information I can't accurately say where these guys are at and what is happening.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron SwansonYup, this matchup means they refused a Title fight because they didn’t want to fight Parker. Basically no risks before the Joshua payday, sadQuote:
Originally Posted by Alpha
Usyk will basically retire Chisora.
Hang on, he’s only fought 1 heavyweight. He’s entitled to feel his way into a division with much bigger guys isn’t he? If he went straight into a title shot, everyone would be slagging him off saying he hasn’t earns the shot.Quote:
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Originally Posted by Alpha
Usyk has faced shit Heavyweights and hasn't looked impressive at all since winning the WBSS.
Chisora will give him problems.
I’m not sure if Usyk will make it at HW. But at least this fight will tell us one or two things.
I don’t mind the fight, although I would’ve preferred Usyk fought Whyte.
Holyfield had 7 fights at heavyweight before facing Buster for the title. Just saying like. It's a testament to Uysk he's not interested in fucking about, straight in the deep end
Chisora is a handful for any heavyweight, he's almost certain to be there for 12 rounds and always winging.
Uysk always starts slow. Everyone holds their own with him early doors as he gradually goes through the gears ramping it up. In the old days they would have said - "he likes to have a look." Anyone expecting him to be some exciting heavyweight killer are going to be disappointed. He's a savvy boxer not banger.
I am of the opinion that Usyk needs to fight more at the new weight and earn his title fight. I think Chisora will be a good test. He needs to fight against fringe contenders and gain some experience of handling these heavier men.
I do not see Usky ultimately beating AJ or Fury who are just too big for him but think he could handle Parker and Whyte.
Nice measuring stick.
On the greatest source of all news information, Facebook :S, Joseph parkers posts a picture of himself and usyk saying happy birthday usyk and see you Soon...
Hope they will be going at it for the vacant title.
sounds like they are just waiting to confirm 28th of march as the date
Parker is decent and it's a solid fight. Actually prefer the number 1 and 2 sorting it our rather than Usyk led in for AJ on a red carpet. I'd favor Usyk once he gets going and to look brilliant in the second half.
If he does fight Parker, that’s a very solid fight to prove his ability at HW. I really hope it happens.
Hearn saying that Usyk v Chisora is 99% a done deal.
Usyk has injured elbow so likely to be delayed to May now - https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2020...k-chisora-ppv/
It's a fair test for Usyk you'd expect him to come through.
Gradual increase of opposition could go Chis, Parker, Whyte / Ortiz, Josh/Wilder/Fury
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Chisora made Agit Kabayel look like Muhammad Ali, so useless he is against boxers.
Usyk would comfortably beat Chisora.
injuries are starting to hurt usyk's career
Dereck Chisora vs Oleksandr Usyk confirmed for October 31 with venue still to be confirmed
Dereck Chisora and Oleksandr Usyk will finally go to war with their heavyweight clash now confirmed for October 31.
The coronavirus pandemic saw their bout postponed in May with a new date finally set for next month with a venue still to be confirmed.
Former unified cruiserweight champion Usyk fights at heavyweight for just the second time and is out to maintain his status as the mandatory challenger for the WBO title currently held by Anthony Joshua.
https://s.yimg.com/it/api/res/1.2/XE...cff5d47ba8a2cb
First he must get past Chisora, who remains in the world title picture himself after three straight wins since defeat to Dillian Whyte in December 2018.
‘Del Boy’ secured a forgettable win over Senad Gashi in April 2019 before turning on the style in explosive wins against Artur Szpilka and David Price, finishing his fellow Briton inside four rounds last October.
"I have really missed boxing," said Usyk. "I am working hard in my training camp to show a spectacular performance on October 31.
"I expect a real test in Derek - he is strong, tough and resilient. He is a really big guy and he hits hard."
Chisora said: "Usyk, I've been ready for you all year. It's my home turf and after such a tough year for everyone, I'm going to give the British public the Halloween party they deserve and finally get revenge for my boy Tony Bellew!"
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/der...141555547.html
I'm ASSUMING that this date was originally intended with a partial live audience in mind, as things were starting to look up in terms of sport having spectators attending events up until this last week (In the UK).
Hopefully they factored in the possibility that crowds were not going to guaranteed and the fight can go ahead, but we're in equally uncertain times as we were a few months back now.
Troubling times ahead for UK boxing.
Usyk gets this fight in, he'll be on par with most HWs: once or twice a year. With that said, Chisora is a good test for him.