Fury vs Usyk 🥊

[karam]

Though not a huge fan of Fury, my guess is he'll walk it.

No chance, absolutely no chance. Fury is a good boxer, but so is Usyk. Neither of the two are big knockout freaks of strength, both are technical and tactical. Fury looks probably in the best shape he's ever been, lost quite a bit of beer gut. Usyk has consistently been very athletic.

 

[karam]

I see it as Fury by split decision. It will be close but Furys actions catch the judges eye more than technical boxing.
Big win for Kabayel just now. Sanchez has been exposed. Mid level guy at best.

Yeah, poor guy Sanchez, wasn't looking very good.
Split decisions are absolute bullshit. The Fury vs Ngannou fight was terribly boring, and Ngannou was shown to be very very amateur level by how Anthony Joshua absolutely deconstructed him.

 

[jaingorenard]

As someone said above, I think most likely outcome is Fury winning by TKO in the 11th. Or it will go the full time and Usyk could win on points. There are definitely a lot of commentators here in the UK who think Usyk could win it. If it's a draw (definitely possible), I would be wondering if it was fixed.

Whatever happens, hopefully it'll be a good watch.

 

[seanv]

Joe Cordina is one tough bastard but I'd be surprised if he goes more than one more round

 

[autumnfog]

Nevermind, bad links.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

I miss the Vegas crowds when it comes to fights of this calibre. Saudi is where the money is so I don't see it changing anytime soon.

I was reading an article in one of the UK newspapers that said Saudi was the only place that had the financial muscle to bring the rival promoters and various governing bodies together. Don't know if it's true but they do have mountains of cash that they're willing to throw around.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

No chance, absolutely no chance. Fury is a good boxer, but so is Usyk. Neither of the two are big knockout freaks of strength, both are technical and tactical. Fury looks probably in the best shape he's ever been, lost quite a bit of beer gut. Usyk has consistently been very athletic.

Well, he certainly looks to be in a lot better shape than he did in his Klitschko press conference.

"you got beaten by a fat man. Shame on you!"

 

[jaingorenard]

I miss the Vegas crowds when it comes to fights of this calibre. Saudi is where the money is so I don't see it changing anytime soon.

I was reading an article in one of the UK newspapers that said Saudi was the only place that had the financial muscle to bring the rival promoters and various governing bodies together. Don't know if it's true but they do have mountains of cash that they're willing to throw around.

Couldn't agree more, the atmosphere is pretty lacking so far. Looks like there's no one there and the announcer is terrible!

 

[gubbyduffer]

I miss the Vegas crowds when it comes to fights of this calibre. Saudi is where the money is so I don't see it changing anytime soon.

I was reading an article in one of the UK newspapers that said Saudi was the only place that had the financial muscle to bring the rival promoters and various governing bodies together. Don't know if it's true but they do have mountains of cash that they're willing to throw around.

I am not a big fan of the Sportswashing currently going on in the Middle East. Not a big fan Vegas either. I love the allure of a fight at 'The Garden' though.

 

[karam]

REALLY good fight Breidis/Opetaia

 

[seanv]

8- 4 for Opetaia on my card. Could be closer though because....well it is boxing lol

 

[jaingorenard]

Opetaia deserved to win, but I would have scored it much closer than that. Breidis needed to open up a round earlier.

 

[seanv]

I had Breidis winning rounds 9 through 12. I could see one going his way between 3 and 5 but thats it for me.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Yeah, you can keep this bs "entertainment". Just get on with it!

 

[jaingorenard]

Yeah, you can keep this bs "entertainment". Just get on with it!

Certainly spoiled the excitement in my house!

 

[jaingorenard]

Must admit, Usyk looks great haha

 

[karam]

More Rocky and less Apollo Creed please! I am supporting Usyk anyway...

 

[karam]

FFS we're taught to stand still when any national anthem is played, Fury couldn't even manage his own country's!

 

[jaingorenard]

FFS we're taught to stand still when any national anthem is played, Fury couldn't even manage his own country's!

Whereas Usyk looks incredibly focused and disciplined

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Fury needs to stop clowning around