O/T Joshua v Usyk...

Discussion in 'Bulletin Board' started by Stephen Dawson, Aug 14, 2022.

Page 5 of 10
  1. Loko the Tyke

    Loko the Tyke Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    16,668
    Likes Received:
    17,691
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    He’s been a disgrace all week!

    Become a laughing stock in boxing circles the last couple of years. Although not quite David Haye levels.
     
    Loko the Tyke, Aug 21, 2022
    #81
  2. YT

    YT Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2020
    Messages:
    4,018
    Likes Received:
    16,261
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Had it 115-113 Usyk. But it was easier than that scorecard suggests.

    Awful fight in all honesty. Not a Wilder Fury 3 contest with knockdowns galore. That’s two fights they’ve had without a knockdown. Pretty dull and on both occasions, the quicker, more superior boxer edged it, but comfortably. Dunno where Joshua’s power has gone.

    The post-fight stuff from AJ was embarrassing. Not the in-ring speech itself. Nice words. But the nonsense before it and the awkwardness of it all.

    Let’s see if Fury has genuinely retired. WBC decision next week.

    For the record, I believe he’d beat Usyk. As for AJ, it would be embarrassing to watch, not even close.

    Up the Tykes x
     
    YT, Aug 21, 2022
    #82
    RedKen-dal, Tyke The Tree-Frog and dodgey defence like this.
  3. Gordon Owen

    Gordon Owen Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2009
    Messages:
    20,679
    Likes Received:
    10,770
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Tarn, sithi
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    As a Wombweller, you cannot beat the gypsy mentality. He would batter the Ukranian dosser.
     
    Gordon Owen, Aug 21, 2022
    #83
    Stephen Dawson likes this.
  4. andytyke

    andytyke Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2006
    Messages:
    13,010
    Likes Received:
    2,821
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Featherstone
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)

    All pundits, ex boxers etc gave AJ 3 at best, I’m sure they arnt getting confused with amateur boxing. I’d give him 2 and being generous. Stood in middle of ring like a tree with a bee buzzing round him.
     
    andytyke, Aug 21, 2022
    #84
  5. Loko the Tyke

    Loko the Tyke Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    16,668
    Likes Received:
    17,691
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Knockdowns make more memorable fights and keep the casuals on their toes, but I couldn’t keep my eyes of it. Don’t think I blinked for most of the rounds.

    The skill set and footwork displayed by Usyk was unreal. He’s like a Duracell bunny that just won’t stop and makes it impossible for you to feel comfortable throwing a combination (if you’re AJ). But AJ contributed as well with his own movement and forward foot stance which made it a lot closer than the first fight.

    Fury is too big, too skilful, and will be too far out of reach. Usyk won four of his rounds boxing like Calzaghe without any of the power punches and that just won’t work against Tyson.

    I think you’ll get to see Fury one last time at least. Let’s get AJ back demolishing Whyte, and then have the AJ/Fury fight next Summer. We deserve it.

    Also, and I said this earlier in the week, but the microphone should be nowhere to be seen after a fight. Agree with Belles on this one.

     
    Loko the Tyke, Aug 21, 2022
    #85
    Stephen Dawson and Redarmy87 like this.
  6. Gol

    Goldthorpe-Red Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2012
    Messages:
    4,520
    Likes Received:
    4,407
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Courier at DPD group UK.
    Location:
    The City of Darfield.
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Poor fight? A part time watcher of boxing would probably say that, but the purists know that was technically beautiful by Usyk and I loved every second of it.
     
    Goldthorpe-Red, Aug 21, 2022
    #86
    Stephen Dawson and Django like this.
  7. Loko the Tyke

    Loko the Tyke Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    16,668
    Likes Received:
    17,691
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    That isn’t true though. Those on Sky did. 115/116 is fair. The over the top criticism not acknowledging how hard Usyk had to work for that is becoming a bit laughable.

    Gareth Davies had it 5-5 after 10 and Steve Kim 3-3 after six. Dan Rafael 116-112. Same for Mike Coppinger.
     
    Loko the Tyke, Aug 21, 2022
    #87
  8. YT

    YT Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2020
    Messages:
    4,018
    Likes Received:
    16,261
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Usyk wasn’t at his best tonight. He was better in the first fight. But he looked beautiful as you say, at times. Because he’s fighting Joshua. A big stiff robot with zero head movement. Who no longer throws his shots without fear.

    It wasn’t a great watch for the casual. I’m far from casual. I found it dull. I wish AJ had shown the same fire during the fight that he showed when hissy fitting post fight.
     
    YT, Aug 21, 2022
    #88
    Tyke The Tree-Frog likes this.
  9. andytyke

    andytyke Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2006
    Messages:
    13,010
    Likes Received:
    2,821
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Featherstone
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Fury will just put his hand on Usyk forehead and say try to hit me :D
     
    andytyke, Aug 21, 2022
    #89
    Stephen Dawson likes this.
  10. Loko the Tyke

    Loko the Tyke Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    16,668
    Likes Received:
    17,691
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    That tenth round from Usyk was one of the best in recent times and of this era. How he came back from what he took in the 9th to completely flip the fight back in his favour was incredible.

    He’s a special talent, definitely Pound for Pound #1, and nailed on Hall of Famer.
     
    Loko the Tyke, Aug 21, 2022
    #90
    Stephen Dawson and Redarmy87 like this.
  11. Jay

    Jay Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2005
    Messages:
    42,309
    Likes Received:
    29,829
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    On Sofa
    Style:
    Barnsley
    Enjoyed the first fight immensely, not so much this one. There were eight rounds of not very much and I thought the scores were level. Then Joshua opened up in the 9th and looked like he could genuinely win it. But in the tenth it was Joshua who came out exhausted not Usyk and for the next couple of rounds Usyk was ferocious and I was surprised Joshua got through. Last round was about even, so Usyk by one round. However, judging it simply on rounds doesn't necessarily give the full picture. Usyk was comprehensively better than Joshua in the 10th and 11th and I didn't think there was any doubt who won the fight.

    I struggle to understand Joshua's tactics. Usyk has more stamina, undoubtedly due to the energy required for Joshua to move those muscles around the ring. This was clearly established in the first fight and nothing was ever going to change that. If Joshua waits until the 9th before really going for it, the first 8 rounds have already taken their toll and he's then exhausted for the following round. If you're exhausted stood in front of Usyk then Usyk will take you apart. This happened, just like it happened in the first fight.

    Joshua had to put Usyk down in the first 6 rounds. He may not have the skill to do that, I don't know, but he certainly has the strength and power to do it. That he didn't try I find very disappointing. That's easy for me to say, sat here, perfectly safe. I wouldn't, if the strategy failed, be a spent force with half the bout remaining, stood toe to toe with a man about to tear me to pieces. But I believe such tactics would have given Joshua a chance of winning while those he chose did not. The tactics he chose have, over 24 rounds, ensured his health remains in tact after facing a truly awesome boxer. Ultimately that is more important than winning but it also ensured he couldn't win.
     
    Jay, Aug 21, 2022
    #91
    Archerfield likes this.
  12. Loko the Tyke

    Loko the Tyke Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    16,668
    Likes Received:
    17,691
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    It wasn’t that Joshua came out exhausted in the 10th. It was Usyk coming out completely rehabilitated compared to how he ended the 9th. That was such a turnaround and one that only the truly elite fighters can put together.

    The game plan question is an easy one for me, you, those at ringside to question. Plenty of times I wanted him to pull the trigger and he seemed hesitant, but it really isn’t as simple as that. Usyk literally didn’t stand still for six rounds, and those sideways movements and pitter patter jabs, don’t hurt but they completely throw a fighter off.

    What AJ did do well was control the middle of the ring a lot more this fight. He spent more of it on the front foot and he hurt Usyk more than anyone ever has. Honestly thought he had him in the 9th round, but worth remembering his tactics up until then made that possible.

    He doesn’t lose any credibility in defeat for me, purely from a boxing perspective. We have to be careful not to lament AJ’s performance too much where it looks like we’re ignoring the class that is Usyk and how he makes it look difficult. Always having to worry about his movement, his flick of the backhand jab, and wasting your own energy throwing punches that don’t meet their target.
     
    Loko the Tyke, Aug 21, 2022
    #92
    Stephen Dawson and Redstone like this.
  13. Winker

    Winker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2017
    Messages:
    3,397
    Likes Received:
    2,778
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    RETIRED AND LOVING IT
    Location:
    Bridlington
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Definately,
     
    Winker, Aug 21, 2022
    #93
  14. Redstone

    Redstone Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2005
    Messages:
    15,948
    Likes Received:
    11,388
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Style:
    Barnsley Dark
    I prefer "company Nelson' on Twitter.
     
    Redstone, Aug 21, 2022
    #94
    Django and Loko the Tyke like this.
  15. Redstone

    Redstone Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2005
    Messages:
    15,948
    Likes Received:
    11,388
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Style:
    Barnsley Dark
    "I don't know what's going on in Ukraine but it's not nice"

    Amazing insight AJ, pulled on my heartstrings with that.
     
    Redstone, Aug 21, 2022
    #95
    BostonRed and portsmouth tyke like this.
  16. Skinner

    Skinner Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2018
    Messages:
    2,662
    Likes Received:
    3,463
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Soz but am not in the Usyk love in camp. for most if the fight he ran around throwing volleys of arm punches that wouldn't floor mi granny. at best it was like watching a wasp annoying someone having lunch outside. AJ no longer has the speed or power of 5 years ago coupled with a fear of getting banged on the chin makes him perfect for Usyk at this level. Sadly have to tell the over the top commentary team Usyk is not Sugar Ray Robinson, Ali and Tyson rolled into one and the first time he fights a good quick hard hitting hungry heavyweight he'll get beat..I think Wilder would beat him in 7 rounds..
    That said AJ only won at best 3 rounds and certainly lost the fight.
     
    Skinner, Aug 21, 2022
    #96
    Stephen Dawson likes this.
  17. red

    red24/7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2015
    Messages:
    6,767
    Likes Received:
    6,802
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Thought AJ won myself
     
    red24/7, Aug 21, 2022
    #97
    Stephen Dawson likes this.
  18. BarnsleyBomber

    BarnsleyBomber Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2013
    Messages:
    4,361
    Likes Received:
    1,949
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Greenland
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Usyk is a great boxer and hard to tag. Aj isnt a gd boxer hes a gd brawler well he used to be. Usyk problem is he wont stop many heavyweights as hes a cruiserweight and doesnt punch hard enough at top end of heavyweight divsion . He punched chisora and delboy jist kept coming. Sp you will get same result usyk wins on pts every fight.
     
    BarnsleyBomber, Aug 21, 2022
    #98
    Stephen Dawson likes this.
  19. troff

    troff Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2009
    Messages:
    9,907
    Likes Received:
    13,658
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    donny
    Home Page:
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    This. Technical masterclass and maybe that’s why I gave him nine rounds.
     
    troff, Aug 21, 2022
    #99
  20. Austiniho

    Austiniho Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 12, 2018
    Messages:
    3,929
    Likes Received:
    3,993
    Trophy Points:
    113
    That speech though. And the throwing of the belts…. Didn’t cover himself in glory…
     
    Austiniho, Aug 21, 2022
    #100
    Stephen Dawson and theworldwontlisten like this.
Page 5 of 10

Share This Page