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Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 08:52
by Enlightened-One
"Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again"
Oleksandr Usyk and Derek Chisora are to battle it out in a heavyweight Pay-Per-View showdown on UK soil a couple of months later than expected.
World Boxing News had originally learned Usyk and Chisora were going to collide on March 28th, live on Sky Sports Box Office. This has now been pushed back until at least May.
This is due to an elbow injury suffered by the former undisputed cruiserweight king. April has now been ruled out.
Thoughts?
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 08:56
by Enlightened-One
Is Oleksandr Usyk injury prone and today’s equivalent of David Haye?
• March 30th, 2016 - Foot injury
• April 16th, 2018 - Elbow injury
• May 7th, 2019 - Bicep injury
• February 10th, 2020 - Elbow injury
Every single one of these injuries resulted in scheduled bouts being cancelled or postponed.
By the time Usyk recovers from his most recent injury setback, more than 18 months would have transpired since his final cruiserweight contest, having since competed in only one solitary heavyweight bout since that date (against an undersized journeyman).
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 09:28
by tiny_acres
Enlightened-One wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 08:56
Is Oleksandr Usyk injury prone and today’s equivalent of David Haye?
• March 30th, 2016 - Foot injury
• April 16th, 2018 - Elbow injury
• May 7th, 2019 - Bicep injury
• February 10th, 2020 - Elbow injury
Every single one of these injuries resulted in scheduled bouts being cancelled or postponed.
By the time Usyk recovers from his most recent injury setback, more than 18 months would have transpired since his final cruiserweight contest, having since competed in only one solitary heavyweight bout since that date (against an undersized journeyman).
A good comparison to Haye.
For those saying Usyk is a sure bet on being the next world champion may be disappointed. I dont know if his body would hold up to the division
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 11:25
by margaret thatcher
I would've wondered whether he was actually using the delays to inject some PEDs in his ass or something, but they are happening too often. Not a good sign obviously.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 11:46
by Paci
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 11:25
I would've wondered whether he was actually using the delays to inject some PEDs in his ass or something, but they are happening too often. Not a good sign obviously.
Cynicism at its fines!
But, yeah their are ways to get the effects and also get it out of your system. Otherwise PEDs would be long gone.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 12:10
by cormack
Thats a shame !
I was looking fwd to that fight
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 13:02
by Boxtune
I always said and will always say ... Usyk is heavily hyped unproven fighter by UK fans for known reason
He is small heavyweight. Holyfiled that fought tyson second time weighted 217 lbs and was ripped to the bone on skinny leg.
His upper body was two times larger than Usyk .. holyfiled was made out of bricks
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 13:04
by margaret thatcher
Boxtune wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 13:02
I always said and will always say ... Usyk is heavily hyped unproven fighter by UK fans for known reason
He is small heavyweight. Holyfiled that fought tyson second time weighted 217 lbs and was ripped to the bone on skinny leg.
His upper body was two times larger than Usyk .. holyfiled was made out of bricks
Ya, it's Efe who is the real man
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 13:12
by boxing_rocks
Interesting that both top CWs who moved up are having repeated injury issues.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 15:47
by cormack
Boxtune wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 13:02
I always said and will always say ... Usyk is heavily hyped unproven fighter by UK fans for known reason
He is small heavyweight. Holyfiled that fought tyson second time weighted 217 lbs and was ripped to the bone on skinny leg.
His upper body was two times larger than Usyk .. holyfiled was made out of bricks
holyfield ( correct spelling )
was actually made out of HGH
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 16:13
by oogiebe
Enlightened-One wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 08:56
Is Oleksandr Usyk injury prone and today’s equivalent of David Haye?
• March 30th, 2016 - Foot injury
• April 16th, 2018 - Elbow injury
• May 7th, 2019 - Bicep injury
• February 10th, 2020 - Elbow injury
Every single one of these injuries resulted in scheduled bouts being cancelled or postponed.
By the time Usyk recovers from his most recent injury setback, more than 18 months would have transpired since his final cruiserweight contest, having since competed in only one solitary heavyweight bout since that date (against an undersized journeyman).
I'm wondering if he's close to being done. Seems brittle.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 16:50
by Syntax Error
Usyk does appear to be the second coming of Haye.
This seemingly can happen with CWs who step up to HW & start tangling with much heavier men.
Some of them are OK, like Holyfield, but when he stepped up, he teamed up with Lee Haney & grew his body almost scientifically, thus enabling him to successfully adapt to competing against heavier guys.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 17:24
by Ron C
Bummer. Usyk/Chisora is an exciting fight. I hope the continuous injuries don’t effect Usyk too bad
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 17:47
by chinarich
Syntax Error wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 16:50
Usyk does appear to be the second coming of Haye.
This seemingly can happen with CWs who step up to HW & start tangling with much heavier men.
Some of them are OK, like Holyfield, but when he stepped up, he teamed up with Lee Haney & grew his body almost scientifically, thus enabling him to successfully adapt to competing against heavier guys.
Hmmm
‘scientifically’...
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 17:59
by oogiebe
chinarich wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 17:47
Syntax Error wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 16:50
Usyk does appear to be the second coming of Haye.
This seemingly can happen with CWs who step up to HW & start tangling with much heavier men.
Some of them are OK, like Holyfield, but when he stepped up, he teamed up with Lee Haney & grew his body almost scientifically, thus enabling him to successfully adapt to competing against heavier guys.
Hmmm
‘scientifically’...
Chemistry is science,
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 18:16
by gilgamesh
Hopefully it's just a case of him being extra cautious, and keeping a minor injury from getting worse rather than another major thing that needs surgery.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 18:24
by oogiebe
gilgamesh wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 18:16
Hopefully it's just a case of him being extra cautious, and keeping a minor injury from getting worse rather than another major thing that needs surgery.
Maybe it stops AJ from being stripped of one of his belts as a fight with Usyk can't happen until after Pulev anyway? IDK.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 20:57
by nmhz
Parker should cancel his upcoming fight and step in with Chisora as originally planned.
Winner faces Usyk when ready
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 20:58
by oogiebe
nmhz wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 20:57
Parker should cancel his upcoming fight and step in with Chisora as originally planned
Good thought.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 21:01
by Onetimeonly
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑10 Feb 2020, 11:25
I would've wondered whether he was actually using the delays to inject some PEDs in his ass or something, but they are happening too often. Not a good sign obviously.
Possibly due to long term ped use.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 10 Feb 2020, 22:58
by Blodhemn
He trains hard, maybe the best stamina in the sport considering size, and is a bit awkward. Not a great combo. Needs to dial it back a shade, train smarter etc.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk injury delays Derek Chisora Pay-Per-View fight again
Posted: 11 Feb 2020, 06:44
by DrDuke
That's bad. Another injury. Is Usyk that fragile? It'll be pity to lose such a talent. Hopefully Usyk recovers well and doesn't get injured again that soon.