Oleksandr Usyk reverses plans for retirement

[gregregegg]

Looking at him in the crowd and honestly he should quit boxing and model because he is looking good.

[dookus]

Dnuh if anyone knows truly how hard this is.

That's incredible. I guess a lot of boxers would benefit from more of the really hardcore balance / footwork training

[Ruthless-RKO]

Love him

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[Ruthless-RKO]

Imagine he goes to Zuffa

[Controversial]

Imagine he goes to Zuffa

This is the rumour doing the rounds

[gilgamesh]

Imagine he goes to Zuffa

Rico Verhoeven in Rotterdam!

[Controversial]

“Friends, there are reports circulating in the media claiming that Oleksandr Usyk has allegedly signed a contract with Zuffa Boxing. This information is not true. We ask that you rely exclusively on official statements from our team.”

Posted by Usyk team

[golden_labrador]

“Friends, there are reports circulating in the media claiming that Oleksandr Usyk has allegedly signed a contract with Zuffa Boxing. This information is not true. We ask that you rely exclusively on official statements from our team.”

Posted by Usyk team

the weight drain to 160lbs to fight Conor Ben taking longer than anticipated

[gilgamesh]

“Friends, there are reports circulating in the media claiming that Oleksandr Usyk has allegedly signed a contract with Zuffa Boxing. This information is not true. We ask that you rely exclusively on official statements from our team.”

Posted by Usyk team

That's why you don't make an announcement that you're gonna make an announcement. You just make the f*cking announcement so people don't speculate

[Glass Joe]

Its a madness
10 out of 10 for venue
1 out of 10 for opponent

[CaptainSpacerod]

What a farce but if anyone has earned the right to jump on board the bandwagon of absurd boxing matches it’s Usyk

[Controversial]

I’ve never heard of his opponent, why him out of all the MMA type fighters?

[Frostieballs]

Someone was on here the other day saying this kick boxer guy is actually quite a big deal in his world ….

[Controversial]

Someone was on here the other day saying this kick boxer guy is actually quite a big deal in his world ….

Just googled him, one of the greatest kick boxers of all time apparently, even so it’s for the WBC title and he will be 37 and only had one pro boxing match. The sport is becoming more of a circus year by year.

[Frostieballs]

Someone was on here the other day saying this kick boxer guy is actually quite a big deal in his world ….

Just googled him, one of the greatest kick boxers of all time apparently, even so it’s for the WBC title and he’s only had one pro boxing match. The sport is becoming more of a circus year by year.

Is it for the WBC proper?

Not some cross combat diamond bauble they have dreamt up?

[Controversial]

Someone was on here the other day saying this kick boxer guy is actually quite a big deal in his world ….

Just googled him, one of the greatest kick boxers of all time apparently, even so it’s for the WBC title and he’s only had one pro boxing match. The sport is becoming more of a circus year by year.

Is it for the WBC proper?

Not some cross combat diamond bauble they have dreamt up?

Dunno, says WBC heavyweight championship on that poster

[Frostieballs]

Just googled him, one of the greatest kick boxers of all time apparently, even so it’s for the WBC title and he’s only had one pro boxing match. The sport is becoming more of a circus year by year.

Is it for the WBC proper?

Not some cross combat diamond bauble they have dreamt up?

Dunno, says WBC heavyweight championship on that poster

FFS.

Now that is controversial!

[Glass Joe]

Not really surprising after connor benn

[dan28uk]

I’ve never heard of his opponent, why him out of all the MMA type fighters?

same! its a kick in the teeth for everyone in the wbc rankings if its for the title, usyk has earned the right to face who he wants but at least let it be a legitimate boxing contender

[joshj909]

10 out of 10 for venue
1 out of 10 for opponent

They could be gambling a little with the weather. I'm going to assume it will be at night because it gets HOT in the summer in Egypt. It could easily be 25+ at night.

[joshj909]

Does this mean the IBF and WBA are going to strip Usyk?

[gilgamesh]

Does this mean the IBF and WBA are going to strip Usyk?

It probably does, but he'll be defending the Undisputed Championship against Rico Verhoeven all the same.

[goose 5]

25 at night is nothing compared to outdoor fights at Vegas. Guys have fought in 40 + in Vegas. outdoors.