Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi

[EdwardRevolver1993]

This one was probably brought up here before. But after rewatching Ike's fights against Tua and Byrd recently, I decided to come up with a thread here.

Yes, it's literally a two-time undisputed champ and a proven fighter vs one of the biggest "what ifs" and a mystery man.

But let's go with what we have and create a parallel universe plot. A 20-0, 15 KO's Ibeabuchi receives a title shot against a current version of Usyk (who's 38, but still a Man in the heavyweight division).

Do you see Ike being a problem for Usyk?

[The Docker]

Imagine this will be a thoroughfare of folk supporting Usyk, not me. Think Ike would be a nightmare for him and blow him away in whichever round it happens to happen.

[Bobbyptsd]

He could certainly present problems. I'd go with Usyk UD but not an easy one.
Would probably look somewhat like his win over Chisora.

[gilgamesh]

Usyk knocks him out.

[Ambling Alp II]

With what? A baseball bat?

[gilgamesh]

Punches. The kind that Ibeabuchi won't be able to throw back because he'll be in Prison where he spent the majority of what could've been his career.

[EdwardRevolver1993]

He could certainly present problems. I'd go with Usyk UD but not an easy one.
Would probably look somewhat like his win over Chisora.

I was thinking about that Chisora fight, while creating this thread.

Only that Ibeabuchi was arguably (or inarguably) bigger and better than Chisora.

[The Docker]

Usyk knocks him out.

Really?

A scolded women strikes harder than Usyk at HW. I could see Ike knocking himself out before Usyk.

[margaret thatcher]

With what? A baseball bat?

that reminds me, it's about time to enjoy this classic again

simple question then

whose cruiser career ranks higher, usyk's or toney?

straight up answer bruh

I rank Toney a little higher. Don't know how much clearer I can be.

[margaret thatcher]

good fight and clash of styles. tbh it's hard to pick one here. ike has really every attribute to be a handful , and he had one of the keys to beat a high skilled boxer, which is keep active to the body and keep your punches flowing even if missing a lot.


he was clearly slower on hands and feet though. and usyk exceptionally fit and that would help withstand pressure. usyk would prob be able to move and pepper him a bit, but can he keep it up without ike getting to him? i could see a lot of scenarios, usyk be decision seems feasible, i think in that case most likely he's edge it close. but can also see ike doing a winning version of chisora's effort, in some ways ike is like a super powered version of chisora

[EdwardRevolver1993]

good fight and clash of styles. tbh it's hard to pick one here. ike has really every attribute to be a handful , and he had one of the keys to beat a high skilled boxer, which is keep active to the body and keep your punches flowing even if missing a lot.


he was clearly slower on hands and feet though. and usyk exceptionally fit and that would help withstand pressure. usyk would prob be able to move and pepper him a bit, but can he keep it up without ike getting to him? i could see a lot of scenarios, usyk be decision seems feasible, i think in that case most likely he's edge it close. but can also see ike doing a winning version of chisora's effort, in some ways ike is like a super powered version of chisora

That's a good analysis.

I also wonder where the fight (had it happened) would've taken place. Referee and judges could've played a factor.

[Ezzard]

Usyk on points. Ike has a few moments but Usyk another level.

[GordonChen]

Usyk Outbox Him to UD