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Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 26 Jun 2025, 09:13
by EdwardRevolver1993
This one was probably brought up here before. But after rewatching Ike's fights against Tua and Byrd recently, I decided to come up with a thread here.
Yes, it's literally a two-time undisputed champ and a proven fighter vs one of the biggest "what ifs" and a mystery man.
But let's go with what we have and create a parallel universe plot. A 20-0, 15 KO's Ibeabuchi receives a title shot against a current version of Usyk (who's 38, but still a Man in the heavyweight division).
Do you see Ike being a problem for Usyk?
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 27 Jun 2025, 16:26
by The Docker
Imagine this will be a thoroughfare of folk supporting Usyk, not me. Think Ike would be a nightmare for him and blow him away in whichever round it happens to happen.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 27 Jun 2025, 17:04
by Bobbyptsd
He could certainly present problems. I'd go with Usyk UD but not an easy one.
Would probably look somewhat like his win over Chisora.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 29 Jun 2025, 16:13
by gilgamesh
Usyk knocks him out.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 29 Jun 2025, 16:55
by Ambling Alp II
With what? A baseball bat?
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 29 Jun 2025, 18:27
by gilgamesh
Punches. The kind that Ibeabuchi won't be able to throw back because he'll be in Prison where he spent the majority of what could've been his career.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 30 Jun 2025, 08:11
by EdwardRevolver1993
Bobbyptsd wrote: ↑27 Jun 2025, 17:04
He could certainly present problems. I'd go with Usyk UD but not an easy one.
Would probably look somewhat like his win over Chisora.
I was thinking about that Chisora fight, while creating this thread.
Only that Ibeabuchi was arguably (or inarguably) bigger and better than Chisora.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 30 Jun 2025, 16:22
by The Docker
gilgamesh wrote: ↑29 Jun 2025, 16:13
Usyk knocks him out.
Really?
A scolded women strikes harder than Usyk at HW. I could see Ike knocking himself out before Usyk.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 30 Jun 2025, 19:54
by margaret thatcher
that reminds me, it's about time to enjoy this classic again
Ambling Alp II wrote: ↑30 Sep 2021, 10:48
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑29 Sep 2021, 17:39
simple question then
whose cruiser career ranks higher, usyk's or toney?
straight up answer bruh
I rank Toney a little higher. Don't know how much clearer I can be.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 30 Jun 2025, 19:57
by margaret thatcher
good fight and clash of styles. tbh it's hard to pick one here. ike has really every attribute to be a handful , and he had one of the keys to beat a high skilled boxer, which is keep active to the body and keep your punches flowing even if missing a lot.
he was clearly slower on hands and feet though. and usyk exceptionally fit and that would help withstand pressure. usyk would prob be able to move and pepper him a bit, but can he keep it up without ike getting to him? i could see a lot of scenarios, usyk be decision seems feasible, i think in that case most likely he's edge it close. but can also see ike doing a winning version of chisora's effort, in some ways ike is like a super powered version of chisora
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 02 Jul 2025, 04:47
by EdwardRevolver1993
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑30 Jun 2025, 19:57
good fight and clash of styles. tbh it's hard to pick one here. ike has really every attribute to be a handful , and he had one of the keys to beat a high skilled boxer, which is keep active to the body and keep your punches flowing even if missing a lot.
he was clearly slower on hands and feet though. and usyk exceptionally fit and that would help withstand pressure. usyk would prob be able to move and pepper him a bit, but can he keep it up without ike getting to him? i could see a lot of scenarios, usyk be decision seems feasible, i think in that case most likely he's edge it close. but can also see ike doing a winning version of chisora's effort, in some ways ike is like a super powered version of chisora
That's a good analysis.
I also wonder where the fight (had it happened) would've taken place. Referee and judges could've played a factor.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 08 Jul 2025, 07:48
by Ezzard
Usyk on points. Ike has a few moments but Usyk another level.
Re: Oleksandr Usyk vs Ike Ibeabuchi
Posted: 08 Jul 2025, 10:03
by GordonChen
Usyk Outbox Him to UD