[ BOXING POLL ADDED ] The Rematch - JOSHUA vs USYK II (updated thread)

[icopress]

Seriously ... 3 votes for Usik? I'm just wondering what was the motivation behind the people when they voted for Joshua ... (besides sympathies based on nationality). Being left-handed is a big advantage in the boxing world, as lefties set the pace ... not to mention the mirror image. Btw, I looked at the historical summary and I see that the most epic fights with the greatest boxers were against left-handers, (I can easily make a bet with any hardcore Anthony fan).
 

[DU18]

Actually I am more waiting for the fight between Joshua vs Tyson Fury than anthony Joshua to have to face the oleksnder usyk in this heavyweight boxing fight, because Anthony Joshua battle as the owner of the WBA, WBO and IBF championship belt will certainly be very exciting when dealing with Tyson Fury who has the WBC and The titles the current ring, but with the obligation Tyson Fury to fight Deontay Wilder, this fight must be disbanded, I think the fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk will certainly be easily won by Anthony Joshua because indeed the battle will be more likely to be dominated by Anthony Joshua even though now Oleksandr Usyk  is the number one contender on the WBO and WBA.

[smyslov]

Joshua is the overwhelming favorite the number of voters has a huge gap, but Usyk is not a so so fighter he is a fighter who can deliver an upset I have seen how strong and powerful he is, this is going to be a very exciting match, I am favoring and wishing and hoping Joshua wins here so he can fight the winner of the Fury - Wilder match and whoever wins here will be the greatest boxer of this era.

[Welsh]

Seriously ... 3 votes for Usik? I'm just wondering what was the motivation behind the people when they voted for Joshua ...

Nationality will always play a part, and be part of the bias. However, not a lot of people will want Joshua to lose simply because they want to see Fury VS Joshua. So, I suspect this is what is skewing the results. I for example, really want Joshua win simply because I want to see all the belts on the line  for the Fury fight. However, I actually kind of think that Usyk will beat him. Usyk definitely isn't a pushover, but we all have to admit that we watch the sport because of the hype, and Joshua vs Usyk doesn't have a lot. Meanwhile, Fury, and Joshua we especially British fighters have been wanting for a long while.

[icopress]

Usyk definitely isn't a pushover, but we all have to admit that we watch the sport because of the hype, and Joshua vs Usyk doesn't have a lot. Meanwhile, Fury, and Joshua we especially British fighters have been wanting for a long while.

Well, in a sense, I agree with you ... Looking back at the history of boxing over the past 10 years, it is safe to say that boxers are now fighting for money and not for the title, (more hype, as a result, more money). And honestly, I do not see any obstacles that the managers of the boxers you mentioned agree on a charity exhibition fight (if these boxers really want to find out who is who).

IMHO: But if you want to see a fight for the title, then Usyk is just that boxer who will show spectacular hardcore boxing.

[YuginKadoya]

I have voted for USYK here but I really like Joshua as a fighter but seeing Oleksandr Usyk form I think that Anthony Joshua will be having a problem hurting Usyk, many are in favor of Anthony Joshua and saying that Usyk seems small for Joshua to fight but I think that Oleksandr Usyk has an advantage with his defense, I can see that Joshua will be having a hard time hitting his hard punches, maybe he may get in a slight punch on Usyk but the defense of Usyk is superb that is why I think that Oleksandr Usyk can win this by decision,

I know it is a gamble to be betting for Oleksandr Usyk but I will take my chances on Usyk but maybe Anthony Joshua could be the favorite and the Odds is on his edge so betting for Oleksandr Usyk will surely rack a lot.

[Silberman]

The WBO has given Joshua and Usyk until 31st May 2021 to agree terms for the fight. The only way a Fury vs Joshua fight can happen now is if Joshua defeats Usyk and if Fury defeats Wilder. How many of us saw this scenario coming?  

At the end the worst scenario came to happen, Wilder is surely going to lose the fight against Fury as he is not going to have enough time to improve his technique and fighting style and even if the poll right now puts Joshua as the favorite I voted for Usyk to win this fight and if that came to happen then Joshua will most likely try to fight Usyk again and then any chances of a reunification fight will be lost, personally I hope this happens as I am tired of promoters trying to earn more money out of fights and denying the fans the fights we want to see.

[stomachgrowls]

Seriously ... 3 votes for Usik? I'm just wondering what was the motivation behind the people when they voted for Joshua ...

Nationality will always play a part, and be part of the bias. However, not a lot of people will want Joshua to lose simply because they want to see Fury VS Joshua. So, I suspect this is what is skewing the results. I for example, really want Joshua win simply because I want to see all the belts on the line  for the Fury fight. However, I actually kind of think that Usyk will beat him. Usyk definitely isn't a pushover, but we all have to admit that we watch the sport because of the hype, and Joshua vs Usyk doesn't have a lot. Meanwhile, Fury, and Joshua we especially British fighters have been wanting for a long while.

When just checking out the highlights of best KO's in his career of Usyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLMqJmYxc_4  then i can tell that this guy would really give a good damn fight.

I agree on what been stated above that nationality and hype is one of the factors that affecting this poll where people are really hurrying up on concluding this fight in favor or AJ
just for them to let see on whats next which is basically focusing on AJ and Fury fight which is actually on point.

What are the chance or percent for some upset on this one?

[plr]

This is a good tune-up fight for whoever he is going to face on the winner of the Fury - Wilder match, but we all know Joshua got a huge upset from Ruiz, and Usyk is a much better fight than Ruiz, so Joshua must be very careful not to get caught in an upset, he is the heavy favorite but Usyk is an undefeated and can pull out an upset.

[Lanatsa]

This is a good tune-up fight for whoever he is going to face on the winner of the Fury - Wilder match, but we all know Joshua got a huge upset from Ruiz, and Usyk is a much better fight than Ruiz, so Joshua must be very careful not to get caught in an upset, he is the heavy favorite but Usyk is an undefeated and can pull out an upset.

Just like what others been saying about upset is likely and you are right that Usyk is much better than Ruiz when it comes to technicalities and speed and if AJ's fighting style hadn't changed wayback then most likely he would be KO'ed again this time.

[Darker45]

This is a good tune-up fight for whoever he is going to face on the winner of the Fury - Wilder match, but we all know Joshua got a huge upset from Ruiz, and Usyk is a much better fight than Ruiz, so Joshua must be very careful not to get caught in an upset, he is the heavy favorite but Usyk is an undefeated and can pull out an upset.

Just like what others been saying about upset is likely and you are right that Usyk is much better than Ruiz when it comes to technicalities and speed and if AJ's fighting style hadn't changed wayback then most likely he would be KO'ed again this time.

Ruiz KOed Joshua in their first fight and Joshua UDed Ruiz in their second. It may look like Joshua did not completely avenge his first loss but if we look at the fight, it was a total domination, a show of boxing skills, from Joshua. As a matter of fact, 2 judges scored the fight 118-110 in favor of Joshua, meaning Ruiz only won a couple of rounds. The other judge scored 119-109 in favor of Joshua, meaning Joshua won 11 rounds and Ruiz only 1.

Upsets do happen but they do not happen most of the time. If Usyk's only hope is an upset, then he'd most likely lose. I doubt Usyk could KO Joshua. It's a matter of luck. On the other hand, Joshua has got what it takes to defeat Usyk, even KO him.

[cabron]

Seriously ... 3 votes for Usik? I'm just wondering what was the motivation behind the people when they voted for Joshua ...

Nationality will always play a part, and be part of the bias. However, not a lot of people will want Joshua to lose simply because they want to see Fury VS Joshua. So, I suspect this is what is skewing the results. I for example, really want Joshua win simply because I want to see all the belts on the line  for the Fury fight. However, I actually kind of think that Usyk will beat him. Usyk definitely isn't a pushover, but we all have to admit that we watch the sport because of the hype, and Joshua vs Usyk doesn't have a lot. Meanwhile, Fury, and Joshua we especially British fighters have been wanting for a long while.

When just checking out the highlights of best KO's in his career of Usyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLMqJmYxc_4  then i can tell that this guy would really give a good damn fight.

I agree on what been stated above that nationality and hype is one of the factors that affecting this poll where people are really hurrying up on concluding this fight in favor or AJ
just for them to let see on whats next which is basically focusing on AJ and Fury fight which is actually on point.

What are the chance or percent for some upset on this one?

Very high. It could be an upset fight within the first round. He is also fast, Usyk wouldn't be matched up to AJ if he doesn't have the chance. He stands very defensive even when he is throwing punches at someone who just covers their face. It basically just depends on whoever throws a big punch that will dazzle the fighter, if it turns out it's Usyk the fight could end instantly.

[Silberman]

Seriously ... 3 votes for Usik? I'm just wondering what was the motivation behind the people when they voted for Joshua ...

Nationality will always play a part, and be part of the bias. However, not a lot of people will want Joshua to lose simply because they want to see Fury VS Joshua. So, I suspect this is what is skewing the results. I for example, really want Joshua win simply because I want to see all the belts on the line  for the Fury fight. However, I actually kind of think that Usyk will beat him. Usyk definitely isn't a pushover, but we all have to admit that we watch the sport because of the hype, and Joshua vs Usyk doesn't have a lot. Meanwhile, Fury, and Joshua we especially British fighters have been wanting for a long while.

When just checking out the highlights of best KO's in his career of Usyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLMqJmYxc_4  then i can tell that this guy would really give a good damn fight.

I agree on what been stated above that nationality and hype is one of the factors that affecting this poll where people are really hurrying up on concluding this fight in favor or AJ
just for them to let see on whats next which is basically focusing on AJ and Fury fight which is actually on point.

What are the chance or percent for some upset on this one?

I am personally giving it a very high chance that an upset will happen, Joshua is obviously good but his chin is suspect as the fight against Ruiz showed up, if Usyk can connect him even once that is going to be enough for Joshua to be in a bad shape for the rest of the fight and get an easy win, however it is fair to wonder if Usyk has that kind of power as he moved up to the heavyweight division on 2019 and this fight is coming maybe a little bit too soon as he has only fought 18 fights before this one.

[FinneysTrueVision]

Tomorrow is the deadline for them to reach an agreement before this goes to purse bids. Hearn has stated that they will ask for an extension otherwise Joshua will vacate the belt before they go to purse bids. Maybe Hearn doesn't want to get outbid by another promoter or maybe they want to avoid Usyk. Whatever the reason might be, if they vacated it would not be a very good look.

[dunfida]

Seriously ... 3 votes for Usik? I'm just wondering what was the motivation behind the people when they voted for Joshua ...

Nationality will always play a part, and be part of the bias. However, not a lot of people will want Joshua to lose simply because they want to see Fury VS Joshua. So, I suspect this is what is skewing the results. I for example, really want Joshua win simply because I want to see all the belts on the line  for the Fury fight. However, I actually kind of think that Usyk will beat him. Usyk definitely isn't a pushover, but we all have to admit that we watch the sport because of the hype, and Joshua vs Usyk doesn't have a lot. Meanwhile, Fury, and Joshua we especially British fighters have been wanting for a long while.

When just checking out the highlights of best KO's in his career of Usyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLMqJmYxc_4  then i can tell that this guy would really give a good damn fight.

I agree on what been stated above that nationality and hype is one of the factors that affecting this poll where people are really hurrying up on concluding this fight in favor or AJ
just for them to let see on whats next which is basically focusing on AJ and Fury fight which is actually on point.

What are the chance or percent for some upset on this one?

I am personally giving it a very high chance that an upset will happen, Joshua is obviously good but his chin is suspect as the fight against Ruiz showed up, if Usyk can connect him even once that is going to be enough for Joshua to be in a bad shape for the rest of the fight and get an easy win, however it is fair to wonder if Usyk has that kind of power as he moved up to the heavyweight division on 2019 and this fight is coming maybe a little bit too soon as he has only fought 18 fights before this one.

Count of fights wouldnt matter much as 18 fights would really be that enough on getting used to and that power you've been asking then i dont have any doubts on that and just like what others been saying about the chances of upset then i do agree that it is really high and we might see an another AJ & Ruiz similar situation or this would be an another series fight which might result to rematches or trilogy
if AJ cant really accept his defeat on here.

[Silberman]

Tomorrow is the deadline for them to reach an agreement before this goes to purse bids. Hearn has stated that they will ask for an extension otherwise Joshua will vacate the belt before they go to purse bids. Maybe Hearn doesn't want to get outbid by another promoter or maybe they want to avoid Usyk. Whatever the reason might be, if they vacated it would not be a very good look.

The deadline is here and still there is not a signed contract, in my opinion the most likely reason why the fight has not been agreed upon right now has to be the rematch clause, obviously as a champion Joshua wants it so he can regain the tittle in the case he losses, but Usyk is the mandatory which means they are not obligated to accept it and if Joshua wants it then he needs to give him more money and this is stopping the deal from coming through.

[Obito]

This is a good tune-up fight for whoever he is going to face on the winner of the Fury - Wilder match, but we all know Joshua got a huge upset from Ruiz, and Usyk is a much better fight than Ruiz, so Joshua must be very careful not to get caught in an upset, he is the heavy favorite but Usyk is an undefeated and can pull out an upset.

Plus Usyk is a Southpaw which is a natural weakness of an Orthodox fighter so Joshua needs to be extra careful about it since Usyk isn't just any fighter and he will do what it takes to keep his record clean. I just hope that we will see a really good fight in this one because I haven't seen one for awhile except for Oubaali vs Donaire.

[Welsh]

Plus Usyk is a Southpaw which is a natural weakness of an Orthodox fighter so Joshua needs to be extra careful about it since Usyk isn't just any fighter and he will do what it takes to keep his record clean. I just hope that we will see a really good fight in this one because I haven't seen one for awhile except for Oubaali vs Donaire.

I'm expecting a few knockdowns, but I also think if Joshua is caught, and knocked down then I think Usyk will dominate from then on out, and possibly end the night early. I'm really hoping for an absolute war which goes into the later rounds though. At least if that happens I'll feel a little bit better about the Joshua vs Fury fight being postponed for a later date.

I am slightly wanting Usyk to take this home though, which could ruin that fantasy about Fury VS Joshua or at least take a bit of the hype away from it.

[Kong Hey Pakboy]

This is a good tune-up fight for whoever he is going to face on the winner of the Fury - Wilder match, but we all know Joshua got a huge upset from Ruiz, and Usyk is a much better fight than Ruiz, so Joshua must be very careful not to get caught in an upset, he is the heavy favorite but Usyk is an undefeated and can pull out an upset.

Maybe we shouldn't worry about the next fight, pretty sure that this fight is going to be tiring for both sides so a rest is going to be the best thing to do. Usyk is a pretty good fighter and I think that Usyk will have a higher chance to win against Joshua. That's my gut telling me but I could be wrong.

[aysg76]

Even though Usyk is undefeated and has fought a lot of good fighters many members here still favors  Joshua to win the fight both fighters have a good amount of motivation, for Joshua he needs to win it so he can have a day against Fury and Usyk because three titles are on the line and he can possibly fight who wins between Fury and Wilder for a unification bout, so many at stakes for both fighters here.

Joshua has some physical advantage to Usyk due to his muscular body and height but still Usyk is damm good fighter who will give tough competition to him.I personally believe that Usyk have some good moves and winnings from his last match and ranked best active cruserweight by the Ring and TBRB and is more quicker than Joshua but still a tough competition between them as to who wins this fight ahead.