Round-by-Round: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk | PPV - 18 May 2024

[Ruthless-RKO]

[ironbeard]

Has Mimmy woken up and reviewed his riveting RBR commentary yet?

The needle was skipping.

[cormack]

"Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian professional boxer, suffered a suspected broken jaw during his fight against Tyson Fury on May 19, 2024. According to reports, Usyk was rushed to the hospital after the fight, where he received medical attention for the injury. Fury and his promoter, allegedly, claimed that Usyk had a broken jaw, although the official diagnosis has not been confirmed."

krassyk has since clarified this and no broken jaw - check up for remergence of a previous thing that want x raayed or scanned .

[polecateddy]

With the scores that close there will be the rematch.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Usyk is the best heavyweight since Lewis/Holyfield/Mike Tyson all retired.

Don’t miss Bowe off the list! I think you’re right. I wonder if a younger Wlad and of course Vitali would have been too much too. Wlad in particular if you look at how he dealt with the smaller Alexander Povetkin. Holyfield might have struggled a bit as he never loved the southpaw Michael Moorer, at least the first time around.

[Delta Jay]

With the scores that close there will be the rematch.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Usyk is the best heavyweight since Lewis/Holyfield/Mike Tyson all retired.

Don’t miss Bowe off the list! I think you’re right. I wonder if a younger Wlad and of course Vitali would have been too much too. Wlad in particular if you look at how he dealt with the smaller Alexander Povetkin. Holyfield might have struggled a bit as he never loved the southpaw Michael Moorer, at least the first time around.

It says something that we’re talking about all timers fantasy match-ups for Usyk now, doesn’t it?

Vitali might back him up for a while but get outlanded.

Wlad gets outboxed and is unable to use the size advantage.

Tyson/Holyfield/Bowe I have no idea.

Smoking Joe Frazier would be total kryptonite to Usyk and stop him mid rounds

[gilgamesh]

With the scores that close there will be the rematch.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Usyk is the best heavyweight since Lewis/Holyfield/Mike Tyson all retired.

Don’t miss Bowe off the list! I think you’re right. I wonder if a younger Wlad and of course Vitali would have been too much too. Wlad in particular if you look at how he dealt with the smaller Alexander Povetkin. Holyfield might have struggled a bit as he never loved the southpaw Michael Moorer, at least the first time around.

It says something that we’re talking about all timers fantasy match-ups for Usyk now, doesn’t it?

Vitali might back him up for a while but get outlanded.

Wlad gets outboxed and is unable to use the size advantage.

Tyson/Holyfield/Bowe I have no idea.

Smoking Joe Frazier would be total kryptonite to Usyk and stop him mid rounds

Usyk has definitely stamped himself as likely the greatest Heavyweight of this era, and one of the great fighters of this era period. Other than beating Fury again, there ain't even too much he could really do to boost his legacy further.

I can't really see a long reign for him as he's 37 now, and has had numerous injuries that I would think would start taking an irreversible toll in the coming years.

Beating Fury is already a huge boost to his legacy, if he beats him again in the rematch, I really don't see any reason why he oughta keep going. He's made huge money. He's beat the biggest names there were to beat. What's left?

[JamesPhilips]

With the scores that close there will be the rematch.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Usyk is the best heavyweight since Lewis/Holyfield/Mike Tyson all retired.

Don’t miss Bowe off the list! I think you’re right. I wonder if a younger Wlad and of course Vitali would have been too much too. Wlad in particular if you look at how he dealt with the smaller Alexander Povetkin. Holyfield might have struggled a bit as he never loved the southpaw Michael Moorer, at least the first time around.

It says something that we’re talking about all timers fantasy match-ups for Usyk now, doesn’t it?

Vitali might back him up for a while but get outlanded.

Wlad gets outboxed and is unable to use the size advantage.

Tyson/Holyfield/Bowe I have no idea.

Smoking Joe Frazier would be total kryptonite to Usyk and stop him mid rounds

LMAO as if Usyk is outboxing massive heavyweights but can’t handle a podgy 203 lb heavyweight who got absolutely decimated by a 217lb Foreman

[jwfg]

Don’t miss Bowe off the list! I think you’re right. I wonder if a younger Wlad and of course Vitali would have been too much too. Wlad in particular if you look at how he dealt with the smaller Alexander Povetkin. Holyfield might have struggled a bit as he never loved the southpaw Michael Moorer, at least the first time around.

It says something that we’re talking about all timers fantasy match-ups for Usyk now, doesn’t it?

Vitali might back him up for a while but get outlanded.

Wlad gets outboxed and is unable to use the size advantage.

Tyson/Holyfield/Bowe I have no idea.

Smoking Joe Frazier would be total kryptonite to Usyk and stop him mid rounds

LMAO as if Usyk is outboxing massive heavyweights but can’t handle a podgy 203 lb heavyweight who got absolutely decimated by a 217lb Foreman

In the interests of fairness James, I think it's important to point out that Frazier beat this guy called Muhammad Ali. I'm not sure if you've heard of him, he was pretty handy by all accounts.

[polecateddy]

Ultimately it’s obvious now he has by far the best record of all active heavyweights. Best of era well beyond doubt. The wear and tear feels tangible now. One more against Fury and call it a day would be very smart.

[MasterG]

Has Mimmy woken up and reviewed his riveting RBR commentary yet?

The needle was skipping.

I'm awake. What did I say? Didn't insult anyone? I had half a bottle of Bacardi whilst watching the fight.

[ironbeard]

Has Mimmy woken up and reviewed his riveting RBR commentary yet?

The needle was skipping.

I'm awake. What did I say? Didn't insult anyone? I had half a bottle of Bacardi whilst watching the fight.

You were a harmless broken record. All good.

[gilgamesh]

Has Mimmy woken up and reviewed his riveting RBR commentary yet?

The needle was skipping.

I'm awake. What did I say? Didn't insult anyone? I had half a bottle of Bacardi whilst watching the fight.

I was reading along with the comments at work. I think you just kinda kept saying "Fury's just too big", you just said it like 9 times.

[polecateddy]

I think if Fury goes awol for the rest of the year, Usyk maybe I’d left with a 116-112 type fight against Joseph Parker, which might be a solid if a little dull end to the year.

[KiwiRider]

Has Mimmy woken up and reviewed his riveting RBR commentary yet?

The needle was skipping.

I'm awake. What did I say? Didn't insult anyone? I had half a bottle of Bacardi whilst watching the fight.

You were fine

[MasterG]

Has Mimmy woken up and reviewed his riveting RBR commentary yet?

The needle was skipping.

I'm awake. What did I say? Didn't insult anyone? I had half a bottle of Bacardi whilst watching the fight.

I was reading along with the comments at work. I think you just kinda kept saying "Fury's just too big", you just said it like 9 times.

On reflection, I think I was overwhelmed with hysteria and joy that TF was beaten. There was a decent size gap between both boxers and maybe if Fury did it close by smothering, yes it would have been ugly but he might have had a bit more success.

I expected the fight being a draw when it ended but was over the moon the better man won.

I made a comment that AJ would probably beat him in a 3rd fight but having settled down I don't think that would be the case. In all honesty I cannot see any of the current crop beating Usyk. I don't think Usyk has owt to prove and I'm sure if Fury goes for a rematch it might not happen and Usyk may have fought his last fight. The down side of that is the titles will become fragmented once again with a crop of poor heavyweights swinging their balls in shitty fights that are uninspiring.

[KiwiRider]

I'm awake. What did I say? Didn't insult anyone? I had half a bottle of Bacardi whilst watching the fight.

I was reading along with the comments at work. I think you just kinda kept saying "Fury's just too big", you just said it like 9 times.

On reflection, I think I was overwhelmed with hysteria and joy that TF was beaten. There was a decent size gap between both boxers and maybe if Fury did it close by smothering, yes it would have been ugly but he might have had a bit more success.

I expected the fight being a draw when it ended but was over the moon the better man won.

I made a comment that AJ would probably beat him in a 3rd fight but having settled down I don't think that would be the case. In all honesty I cannot see any of the current crop beating Usyk. I don't think Usyk has owt to prove and I'm sure if Fury goes for a rematch it might not happen and Usyk may have fought his last fight. The down side of that is the titles will become fragmented once again with a crop of poor heavyweights swinging their balls in shitty fights that are uninspiring.

Mate, we all were a bit excited.
I personally went onto the boxrec records site twice just to make sure Tyson had that loss marked up

[gilgamesh]

Because of Usyk's history with injuries I could actually very easily see him losing within a year or two if he chooses to stick around. Not because he isn't great, but because his body is starting to fail him in an insurmountable way.

He's had numerous injuries in his career, and having climbed the highest mountain. I don't think there's much else really worth sticking around for.

Retiring on top, undefeated. Having been Undisputed Cruiserweight and Heavyweight Champion.

The win over Fury boosted his legacy by miles. Anything else he could do would only boost it by inches. Other than beating Fury a 2nd time even more convincingly, there's really nothing more he could do to cement his standing in history.

[jwfg]

Because of Usyk's history with injuries I could actually very easily see him losing within a year or two if he chooses to stick around. Not because he isn't great, but because his body is starting to fail him in an insurmountable way.

He's had numerous injuries in his career, and having climbed the highest mountain. I don't think there's much else really worth sticking around for.

Retiring on top, undefeated. Having been Undisputed Cruiserweight and Heavyweight Champion.

The win over Fury boosted his legacy by miles. Anything else he could do would only boost it by inches. Other than beating Fury a 2nd time even more convincingly, there's really nothing more he could do to cement his standing in history.

100% agree with you. Nothing left to prove. I don't think there's a singe fight out there that would add anything to his legacy.

[ironbeard]

I'm awake. What did I say? Didn't insult anyone? I had half a bottle of Bacardi whilst watching the fight.

I was reading along with the comments at work. I think you just kinda kept saying "Fury's just too big", you just said it like 9 times.

On reflection, I think I was overwhelmed with hysteria and joy that TF was beaten. There was a decent size gap between both boxers and maybe if Fury did it close by smothering, yes it would have been ugly but he might have had a bit more success.

I expected the fight being a draw when it ended but was over the moon the better man won.

I made a comment that AJ would probably beat him in a 3rd fight but having settled down I don't think that would be the case. In all honesty I cannot see any of the current crop beating Usyk. I don't think Usyk has owt to prove and I'm sure if Fury goes for a rematch it might not happen and Usyk may have fought his last fight. The down side of that is the titles will become fragmented once again with a crop of poor heavyweights swinging their balls in shitty fights that are uninspiring.

It was so great to have another fight that had us all so emotionally involved: a heart pounding rollercoaster of a fight. Top quality from both fighters.

There is nothing like a legit 1 and 2 HW fight where both fighters come in excellently prepared and battle it out.

I am honored to have experienced it.

[gilgamesh]

I'm listening to the press conference, and there's a point when someone in the press asks Tyson Fury "Were you hurt in the 9th round?" and basically you just hear a scuffle in the crowd, and people are like "F*ck off mate!"

After the commotion dies down allegedly says "Real questions please"

That cracked me up.

[Delta Jay]

I'm listening to the press conference, and there's a point when someone in the press asks Tyson Fury "Were you hurt in the 9th round?" and basically you just hear a scuffle in the crowd, and people are like "F*ck off mate!"

After the commotion dies down allegedly says "Real questions please"

That cracked me up.

Link to the vid please!

[Nightmare Roy]

I'm listening to the press conference, and there's a point when someone in the press asks Tyson Fury "Were you hurt in the 9th round?" and basically you just hear a scuffle in the crowd, and people are like "F*ck off mate!"

After the commotion dies down allegedly says "Real questions please"

That cracked me up.

Like asking "Is the Sun hot"

[gilgamesh]

I'm listening to the press conference, and there's a point when someone in the press asks Tyson Fury "Were you hurt in the 9th round?" and basically you just hear a scuffle in the crowd, and people are like "F*ck off mate!"

After the commotion dies down allegedly says "Real questions please"

That cracked me up.

Link to the vid please!

[JamesPhilips]

It says something that we’re talking about all timers fantasy match-ups for Usyk now, doesn’t it?

Vitali might back him up for a while but get outlanded.

Wlad gets outboxed and is unable to use the size advantage.

Tyson/Holyfield/Bowe I have no idea.

Smoking Joe Frazier would be total kryptonite to Usyk and stop him mid rounds

LMAO as if Usyk is outboxing massive heavyweights but can’t handle a podgy 203 lb heavyweight who got absolutely decimated by a 217lb Foreman

In the interests of fairness James, I think it's important to point out that Frazier beat this guy called Muhammad Ali. I'm not sure if you've heard of him, he was pretty handy by all accounts.

So did Trevor Berbick. Henry Cooper also flattened him.

[jwfg]

LMAO as if Usyk is outboxing massive heavyweights but can’t handle a podgy 203 lb heavyweight who got absolutely decimated by a 217lb Foreman

In the interests of fairness James, I think it's important to point out that Frazier beat this guy called Muhammad Ali. I'm not sure if you've heard of him, he was pretty handy by all accounts.

So did Trevor Berbick. Henry Cooper also flattened him.

Interesting logic.