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fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 10 Nov 2018, 20:17
by jamamb
year not over yet to be fair, but for me usyk wrapped it up today
in 2018:
-became undispited and lineal champ, being the first cruiser with the wbo/wba/wbc/ibf
-beat probably the next two best guys in the division (both champs) and a former champ who hadnt lost at cruiser
- 3 wins
-all wins in his opponents backyard (briedis in latvia, gas in russia, bellew in uk)
wilder and canelo are prob my next two assuming they win, but i think usyks already got it. any other suggestions? anyone got someone else?
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 10 Nov 2018, 21:06
by Ruthless-RKO
Gotta be Usyk.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 10 Nov 2018, 21:21
by SenorPipino
Joshua.
Beat Parker and Povetkin.
He's not my pick but he has to be in the mix.
Wilder too if he beats Fury decisively. Also has the KO over Ortiz.
Only problem with Joshua and Ortiz is that they each only had 2 bouts.
I prefer that FOTY fight at least 3 times. Stay busy to earn the award.
A reason why you shouldn't ignore Munguia. The victims are huge names but at least Munguia's eager to fight.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 10 Nov 2018, 21:36
by KiwiRider
Can't be anyone but Usyk.
Even if Wilder wins against Fury, old man Ortiz had him in a world of trouble and Fury may do the same, where as Uysk never looked even hurt this year.
Joshua did beat Povitkin, thats a big win, but Parker not so much.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 10 Nov 2018, 22:20
by dagilechia
Olek Usyk
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 10 Nov 2018, 22:38
by klitoris
Usyk no exceptions
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 04:59
by DrDuke
Yeah, nobody did the same big things Usyk had done. Unifying 2 belts, then taking all 4, then defending, every time against top opposition, every time decisively (not to count bad scores vs Briedis and vs Bellew). No doubt about that, Usyk is a fighter of the year and a proven CW ATG #2.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 05:04
by jamamb
ive seen some ppl say wilder for winning 'the biggest prize in the game' (they say hw lineal) or canelo for beating ggg
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 05:10
by DrDuke
jamamb wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 05:04
ive seen some ppl say wilder for winning 'the biggest prize in the game' (they say hw lineal) or canelo for beating ggg
Canelo's biggest win was very arguable and Wilder will have good chances for the fighter of the year award, cause in a case of a win he'll have a top contender and lineal champ in his resume, yes, but he won't do it, The Gypsy King will unify the lineal championship with WBC belt. However, that single big win won't be enough in comparison to all Usyk's wins, I'll be for Usyk in any case.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 07:05
by Wa1nuts
Got to be Usyk. If Canelo would have fought somebody at world or elite level and got another win in December he would be a contender for it, but by choosing fielding he's missed out on that in my opinion
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 09:57
by Boxing101101
has to be usyk all 3 fighters he has faced this year are the next best 3 in the division imo some fighters don't even fight 3 times in a year
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 10:07
by ValMar
Usyk/Joshua/Wilder-Fury winner..............
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 10:18
by handsofstone
Usyk with one of the greatest calender years ever
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 10:31
by Noxy
Indeed, Usyk‘s had some year.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 16:27
by punchoutsb
SenorPipino wrote: ↑10 Nov 2018, 21:21
Joshua.
Beat Parker and Povetkin.
He's not my pick but he has to be in the mix.
Wilder too if he beats Fury decisively. Also has the KO over Ortiz.
Only problem with Joshua and Ortiz is that they each only had 2 bouts.
I prefer that FOTY fight at least 3 times. Stay busy to earn the award.
A reason why you shouldn't ignore Munguia. The victims are huge names but at least Munguia's eager to fight.
Makes perfect sense
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 16:34
by Onetimeonly
handsofstone wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 10:18
Usyk with one of the greatest calender years ever
Agreed on usyk deserving the award. Not even close to one of the greatest years ever.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 16:40
by punchoutsb
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 16:34
handsofstone wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 10:18
Usyk with one of the greatest calender years ever
Agreed on usyk deserving the award. Not even close to one of the greatest years ever.
Sometimes the hyperbole here is a bit much.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 17:06
by Heretic
Usyk
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 17:58
by handsofstone
punchoutsb wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 16:40
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 16:34
handsofstone wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 10:18
Usyk with one of the greatest calender years ever
Agreed on usyk deserving the award. Not even close to one of the greatest years ever.
Sometimes the hyperbole here is a bit much.
In all fairness ive seen plenty of old fights but my concept of who fought who when isn't the greatest
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 18:01
by Onetimeonly
handsofstone wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 17:58
punchoutsb wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 16:40
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 16:34
Agreed on usyk deserving the award. Not even close to one of the greatest years ever.
Sometimes the hyperbole here is a bit much.
In all fairness ive seen plenty of old fights but my concept of who fought who when isn't the greatest
Greb went 45-0 in a year. They fought way more often even in the 80's and 90's. Not fault to the modern guys, I'm sure greb would trade all those wins for usyks paycheck yesterday.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 20:06
by SenorPipino
punchoutsb wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 16:27
SenorPipino wrote: ↑10 Nov 2018, 21:21
Joshua.
Beat Parker and Povetkin.
He's not my pick but he has to be in the mix.
Wilder too if he beats Fury decisively. Also has the KO over Ortiz.
Only problem with Joshua and Ortiz is that they each only had 2 bouts.
I prefer that FOTY fight at least 3 times. Stay busy to earn the award.
A reason why you shouldn't ignore Munguia. The victims are huge names but at least Munguia's eager to fight.
Makes perfect sense
I was throwing out the names of fighters who should be considered besides Usyk.
Joshua is obviously one. Why does that seem confusing?
I guarantee that Usyk won't be a unanimous choice. A thousand different groups, organizations, media and the like select a FOY.
They all won't choose the same guy even though the majority will probably pick Usyk.
Last year, some went with Lomachenko. Others liked Crawford.
It will be the same this year. Joshua will get his votes. He won't get mine but he obviously must be considered.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 20:10
by Blodhemn
Yeah, it's Usyk.
Also has quite the philosophical brain by any measure. Could be Philosopher of the Year if it weren't for Jordan Peterson.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 21:32
by gregregegg
Usyk is clearly first.
started the year with the WBO cruiserweight title. ended the year with WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, The Ring, and lineal cruiserweight title. and won a sweet trophy too.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 11 Nov 2018, 23:33
by jujigatame
Cannot be anyone but Usyk.
Only other contender would have been Canelo if he decisively beat GGG and Fielding, but ... you know.
Re: fighter of the year 2018
Posted: 12 Nov 2018, 00:56
by punchoutsb
SenorPipino wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 20:06
punchoutsb wrote: ↑11 Nov 2018, 16:27
SenorPipino wrote: ↑10 Nov 2018, 21:21
Joshua.
Beat Parker and Povetkin.
He's not my pick but he has to be in the mix.
Wilder too if he beats Fury decisively. Also has the KO over Ortiz.
Only problem with Joshua and Ortiz is that they each only had 2 bouts.
I prefer that FOTY fight at least 3 times. Stay busy to earn the award.
A reason why you shouldn't ignore Munguia. The victims are huge names but at least Munguia's eager to fight.
Makes perfect sense
I was throwing out the names of fighters who should be considered besides Usyk.
Joshua is obviously one. Why does that seem confusing?
I guarantee that Usyk won't be a unanimous choice. A thousand different groups, organizations, media and the like select a FOY.
They all won't choose the same guy even though the majority will probably pick Usyk.
Last year, some went with Lomachenko. Others liked Crawford.
It will be the same this year. Joshua will get his votes. He won't get mine but he obviously must be considered.
Yeah we all know how fighters are selected. I found your delivery humorous is all.