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KiwiRider wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 03:53 "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."

jameswilson wrote: ↑18 May 2024, 19:38 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.

polecateddy wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 12:05

jameswilson wrote: ↑18 May 2024, 19:38 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 wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 14:43

polecateddy wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 12:05

jameswilson wrote: ↑18 May 2024, 19:38 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

Delta Jay wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 14:43

polecateddy wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 12:05

jameswilson wrote: ↑18 May 2024, 19:38 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

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 14:56

Delta Jay wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 14:43

polecateddy wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 12:05

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

ironbeard wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 09:45 Has Mimmy woken up and reviewed his riveting RBR commentary yet?

The needle was skipping.

MasterG wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:07

ironbeard wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 09:45 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.

MasterG wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:07

ironbeard wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 09:45 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.

MasterG wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:07

ironbeard wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 09:45 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.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:11

MasterG wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:07

ironbeard wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 09:45 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.

MasterG wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:21

gilgamesh wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:11

MasterG wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:07

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.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:26 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.

MasterG wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:21

gilgamesh wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:11

MasterG wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:07

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.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:31 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.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:31 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 wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:37

gilgamesh wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:31 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!

jwfg wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:01

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 14:56

Delta Jay wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 14:43

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.

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 16:05

jwfg wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 15:01

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑19 May 2024, 14:56

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.