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jamamb wrote: ↑24 Jan 2019, 13:50 pov would be much better then id expected

Me too.

If he's looking that high up, he's obviously deadly serious and good on him for that too.

Although Ortiz or Povetkin would be great, I think I'd actually rather see them against each other. Been a fan of that potential fight for a while. As for Usyk, someone on the level of Andy Ruiz Jr, Jennings, Rivas seeing as it's going to be in the US would be good I think.

Good news. Usyk cleaned up at cruiser weight. At 6'3" tall with a 78" reach, he's got enough height and reach to compete today, but I think it will be his skills and toughness that will stand out at heavyweight.

Look for Usyk to fight a top 20 heavyweight right out of the gate, and close in on a title match before 2020 ends.

joshj909 wrote: ↑24 Jan 2019, 16:08 Although Ortiz or Povetkin would be great, I think I'd actually rather see them against each other. Been a fan of that potential fight for a while. As for Usyk, someone on the level of Andy Ruiz Jr, Jennings, Rivas seeing as it's going to be in the US would be good I think.

Rivas is a good call. Might be too quick after his last fight unfortunately.

Gnome wrote: ↑24 Jan 2019, 16:55

joshj909 wrote: ↑24 Jan 2019, 16:08 Although Ortiz or Povetkin would be great, I think I'd actually rather see them against each other. Been a fan of that potential fight for a while. As for Usyk, someone on the level of Andy Ruiz Jr, Jennings, Rivas seeing as it's going to be in the US would be good I think.

Rivas is a good call. Might be too quick after his last fight unfortunately.

Rivas is an undersized (height/reach) heavyweight. My bet is on Povetkin.

Usyk's business manager: “He [Usyk] wants to face the best of the division – he does not want to waste his time having tune-ups, he wants to fight top fighters straight away. And in those fights, he intends to demonstrate he is ready to conquer the crown at heavyweight.”

Obviously by his cruiser ambition. Shocking so many think he'll face a can. Politics could thwart him a bit.

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑24 Jan 2019, 18:15 Obviously by his cruiser ambition. Shocking so many think he'll face a can. Politics could thwart him a bit.

He's not going to make the move and fight anyone past top ten. I still it's going to be Povetkin.

I agree, now that ryabinsky is out of the rubbleroid business he can't be as picky. There is just such a lack of depth if it isn't povetkin he could end up with something like the kownacki/Washington winner and neither of them would be competitive with hunter, much less usyk.

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑24 Jan 2019, 18:22 I agree, now that ryabinsky is out of the rubbleroid business he can't be as picky. There is just such a lack of depth if it isn't povetkin he could end up with something like the kownacki/Washington winner and neither of them would be competitive with hunter, much less usyk.

Kownacki is crap. Usyk clearly wants to immediately mix it up with the big fellas.

They're all crap after a handful.

I would like to see him fight Deontay Wilder for his first fight at HW. If he looks as good at HW, he will never get a title shot.

Luckybattles wrote: ↑25 Jan 2019, 04:17 I would like to see him fight Deontay Wilder for his first fight at HW. If he looks as good at HW, he will never get a title shot.

I wouldn't want to see that as his first fight. Neither does Usyk, I suspect.

To those suggesting he’ll fight povetkin, would povetkin actually take that fight? How much money have usyk’s people got?

Riddick Blowe wrote: ↑25 Jan 2019, 14:50 To those suggesting he’ll fight povetkin, would povetkin actually take that fight? How much money have usyk’s people got?

I think it's the only opportunity for Pov to get back into title contention. There is no other fight out there for him. He's 39; somewhat dangerous; and has maybe one more shot, but he'll have to take a risk, and Usyk is the perfect opportunity. To be frank, Usyk will beat him. He will be co-promoted by K2 promotions and Matchroom Boxing, so pockets are deep.

Riddick Blowe wrote: ↑25 Jan 2019, 14:50 To those suggesting he’ll fight povetkin, would povetkin actually take that fight? How much money have usyk’s people got?

Ryabinsky isn't spoon feeding him easy money now.