A potential fight between Alexander Usyk and David Benavidez-what do you think?

[DrBeer]

As we know, after relinquishing his super heavyweight championship belts, Alexander Usyk is considering a return to cruiserweight to have one more major fight before retiring. Meanwhile, David Benavidez holds the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. According to media reports: "The American has stated that he's interested in a fight with Usyk, but what matters to him isn't just the money-it's the opportunity to fight for all the major titles in the division".

What's your take on this potential fight?
It seems to me that for Usyk, fighting at cruiserweight against a physically very powerful, resilient, and-in my opinion-more active opponent will be more difficult than fighting in the super heavyweight division.

[aioc]

What's your take on this potential fight?
It seems to me that for Usyk, fighting at cruiserweight against a physically very powerful, resilient, and-in my opinion-more active opponent will be more difficult than fighting in the super heavyweight division.

Usyk goes down in the cruiserweight because he lacks challenges in the heavyweight division; his performance is still better than that of all the fighters in the division, and it's going to be interesting and challenging for both fighters.

This has the makings of a mega fight because they are both undefeated and multi-title fighters; the boxing community will be divided over this match, and hopefully promoters will make the fight happen, as there's willingness from both fighters to meet in the ring.

[shinratensei_]

Usyk is already undisputed, does he need to take this fight to prove himself? I don't think this fight is necessary. If i were to choose, i'd like to see Benavidez to face someone else like Opetia, maybe. However, since Usyk already confirmed this deal is on the table. So it's likely he's trying to prove himself again at WC.
However, Usyk is not as good as he used to be. His age was affecting his speed a lot in his last performance. So Benavidez clearly has greater chance to beat him. There's 10 years old gap to Benavidez, which i think it's quite significant in affecting his performance.

Honestly, this fight is hard to guess because Benavidez may be younger than him but Usyk has IQ and battle experience as his weapon, but it seems i'll pick Usyk despite his age.

But again, this fight is so hard to predict.

[Charles-Tim]

Usyk is already undisputed, does he need to take this fight to prove himself? I don't think this fight is necessary. If i were to choose, i'd like to see Benavidez to face someone else like Opetia, maybe. However, since Usyk already confirmed this deal is on the table. So it's likely he's trying to prove himself again at WC.

If there is a fight between Alexander Usyk and David Benavidez, just know that the probability that Alexander Usyk would win the fight is very high. Be it heavyweight or cruiserweight, people should know that Alexander Usyk is good in both, but the probability of winning cruiserweight against David Benavidez is lower than heavyweight, but still having higher probability in both than losing.

[Iranus]

At nearly 40 years of age, dropping down to 200 pound would be physically quite risky for Usyk. From 96-97 kg, he wants to return to cruiserweight division. Afaik, it is that weight class where he once reigned supreme. But Benavidez is unstoppable pressure fighter. And he is entering this division to fight against Cislak next month.

The way Usyk reads situation in ring and utilize his footwork could well give him added advantage. But, after having fought heavyweight for so long, dealing with such relentless onslaught of young?? Maybe it is going to be toughest night of his career. If this match is held next year then it will serve as special farewell memory for him in final phase of his career.

[Coyster]

I thought the talks around his last dance was a fight with Deontay Wilder, and honestly i would love to see that fight. In truth there have been so many rumors around who will be his opponent in his last fight, there was a time Tyson Fury was mentioned as a possible opponent, though i am not eager to see their trilogy fight, i think Usyk would easily beat him again, like he has done previously. I have not heard too much of this possible bout with David, but it would be a really tough fight to call it happens.

[freedomgo]

Quite risky for Usyk to go down as he has to cut weight, I have not seen him do that before that's why I'm seeing the risk here. But if it's his decision, then so be it, after all the money here will be huge enough to gamble on the risk and Usyk has proven himself in heavyweight as he was an undefeated champion, now he wants to try at a lower division but at his age, that's another risk to consider. All that, if he can deal with it, then we just wait till it happens but I'm not betting on him.

[DrBeer]

What's your take on this potential fight?
It seems to me that for Usyk, fighting at cruiserweight against a physically very powerful, resilient, and-in my opinion-more active opponent will be more difficult than fighting in the super heavyweight division.

Usyk goes down in the cruiserweight because he lacks challenges in the heavyweight division; his performance is still better than that of all the fighters in the division, and it's going to be interesting and challenging for both fighters.

This has the makings of a mega fight because they are both undefeated and multi-title fighters; the boxing community will be divided over this match, and hopefully promoters will make the fight happen, as there's willingness from both fighters to meet in the ring.

That's exactly what makes this fight so incredibly appealing! An undefeated super heavyweight is "returning" to a lighter weight class, where he'll face an equally undefeated fighter who is also younger-and, some speculate, physically stronger-for the cruiserweight division!
But even though I'm a Usyk fan, I'll say that this fight-if it happens-will be anything but easy, hard to predict, and absolutely thrilling!

[AmaGold70]

As we know, after relinquishing his super heavyweight championship belts, Alexander Usyk is considering a return to cruiserweight to have one more major fight before retiring. Meanwhile, David Benavidez holds the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. According to media reports: "The American has stated that he's interested in a fight with Usyk, but what matters to him isn't just the money-it's the opportunity to fight for all the major titles in the division".

What's your take on this potential fight?
It seems to me that for Usyk, fighting at cruiserweight against a physically very powerful, resilient, and-in my opinion-more active opponent will be more difficult than fighting in the super heavyweight division.

This two boxers have made significant impact in boxing, and even some upcoming boxers are aspiring to be like them. Alexander usyk have won several bets is known for his spectacular performance in the field of boxing. On the other hand David Benavidez is also another heavy weight boxer still invoke, and full of vigour. Alexander Usyk is no longer in his prime, and therefore may not be able to perform as expected in this upcoming fight, age could stand as a barrier against him. However, David Benavidez should engage in this fight with full confidence of defeating Usyk because even though his strengths might be reduced due to age, his experience, and tactics is still intact.

[PostQuantumBTC]

Alexander Usyk is no longer in his prime, and therefore may not be able to perform as expected in this upcoming fight, age could stand as a barrier against him.

Why are you people bashing this?Alexander usyk still fought this year on the 23rd of May and won Rico Verhoeven in a way Rico Verhoeven can not continue the fight at the 11th round. The way many of you are saying it as if he does not have a hedge against David Benavidez, but that is not true at all.

[Coyster]

Why are you people bashing this?Alexander usyk still fought this year on the 23rd of May and won Rico Verhoeven in a way Rico Verhoeven can not continue the fight at the 11th round. The way many of you are saying it as if he does not have a hedge against David Benavidez, but that is not true at all.

Nobody is saying that about Usyk, every boxing fan knows how good he is. But every fight is assessed based on the fighters current form and shape, including age too, that's why it is normal for people to believe that David has a good chance if this bout happens.

Talking about the fight with Verhoeven, remember than Usyk won that bout in controversial circumstances, and against a kickboxer for that matter. In other words, that does not sound like the fight to back Usyk with, lol.

[GreatArkansas]

Usyk is already undisputed, does he need to take this fight to prove himself? I don't think this fight is necessary. If i were to choose, i'd like to see Benavidez to face someone else like Opetia, maybe. However, since Usyk already confirmed this deal is on the table. So it's likely he's trying to prove himself again at WC.
However, Usyk is not as good as he used to be. His age was affecting his speed a lot in his last performance. So Benavidez clearly has greater chance to beat him. There's 10 years old gap to Benavidez, which i think it's quite significant in affecting his performance.

Honestly, this fight is hard to guess because Benavidez may be younger than him but Usyk has IQ and battle experience as his weapon, but it seems i'll pick Usyk despite his age.

But again, this fight is so hard to predict.

Age is real but don't forget the size here. Usyk is 191cm with 198cm reach, Benavidez only 185cm and 189cm reach.
Usyk was undisputed at this weight before. The only worry for me is the weight cut, Usyk weighed 233 lbs vs Verhoeven and last time he made 200 was 2018 vs Bellew.  If the cut goes well I'm going for Usyk by decision, but I will wait for the odds first since Benavidez still need to beat Cieslak on Dec 5.
If David Benavidez will win against Cieslak, I'm going with David Benavidez here against Usyk. Both undefeated, exciting to watch.

[Darker45]

It's easier for older fighters to climb up in weight class as they age. That's perfectly in accordance with our body's natural tendencies. This is mainly the reason why it's unusual in boxing for somebody aging to go down in weight class instead.

Although this isn't impossible on the part of Usyk especially because he had been fighting in that division for years before, and he's also not really a huge heavyweight, it must take a heavy toll on his body.

Doing that at 40 would certainly take a lot of his power and strength. And considering that he'd be facing Benavidez at that, if I'd make a bet, I'd place it on Benavidez.

Watching a fight between two top-caliber undefeated fighters is exciting, but this one is a bit off because one is at the top of his career while the other is approaching retirement. Not to mention that the latter would be the one making a bigger sacrifice for the fight to happen. Perhaps meeting at a catchweight is the best option.

[coin-investor]

What's your take on this potential fight?
It seems to me that for Usyk, fighting at cruiserweight against a physically very powerful, resilient, and-in my opinion-more active opponent will be more difficult than fighting in the super heavyweight division.

Usyk wants to continue fighting, but he is not challenged anymore in the heavyweight division, so he opted to go down with the intention of fighting the best fighter, which is Benavidez.

If they meet, it's going to be a legacy fight; there's a big possibility that they are going to meet, as both fighters showed the intention that they want to fight each other for legacy and to take down one's undefeated record.

The focus of the attention of the boxing community is on cruiserweight, now that Usyk wants to go down.

[DPHOR]

When I saw the title I have to make little research about them to know more details about them since is been long I put my interest in boxing, of course I am not familiar with this guys, but from the records I came across on Google I have to understand that there are some certain things we should be considering when making bet or even choosing between the two person whom to win on the match.

About Alexander Usyk; when looking at age factor we can he is a bit old and his strength might either be barrier to him in the sense that he faced many fight and need to be retired. When talking about David Benavidez, well, I must say he is still young and vibrant and if you look better you would see that age is not a barrier for him and still have many years to be retired depending on the age limitation of the fighter.