Usyk fanboys are getting out of control

[MulaKO]

This coming from Benny’s ultimate fan girl

Wow , you really can’t make this chit up

[Haka]

In my opinion, we are not witnessing pure creative boxing genius from Oleksandr Uysk 'What we are observing is a fighter, who has been trained systematically to master the basic fundamentals of the sport. Uysk and his team have then combined and integrated those skills with supreme conditioning and a solid level of Athletic ability. Oleksandr Uysk then executes tactically very straight forward fundamentals fights, but with a very high level of endurance and acuity. That has been enough for him to beat the best Super Heavyweight fighters from this boxing era'.

I love this quote and I think it sums up the situation perfectly, and exactly what I see when i watch Usyk. I really don't see anything special like when I watched a floyd masterclass, or Manny, or any greats from the past. I just see a solid well oiled machine, doing the basics very well but nothing spectacular in anyway.

Tyson was methodically shaped into Cus D'Amato’s system, so his success was far from innate or organic. Usyk is often critiqued as being the product of meticulous, systematic training, but if we apply the same lens to Tyson, the argument holds even stronger. Tyson, widely seen as a natural force, rarely receives the same scrutiny. From a young age, he trained under the guidance of one of boxing's most brilliant minds, within a legendary environment filled with champions and elite prospects. In contrast, Usyk’s journey began in a disadvantaged, post-Soviet countryside with minimal resources. Despite these vastly different backgrounds, both fighters mastered their styles and fundamentals through relentless dedication. So, should the critique that Usyk faces equally apply to Tyson, given that both embody the product of rigorous and calculated training?

[Oracle01]

Because Tyson and Usyk fight nothing alike. Tyson was very dynamic, threw combinations, and every punch in the book. Usyk fights in a basic methodical way.

[Haka]

Because Tyson and Usyk fight nothing alike. Tyson was very dynamic, threw combinations, and every punch in the book. Usyk fights in a basic methodical way.

Boxing operates on multiple levels, and the true essence of mastery often transcends surface-level aesthetics. A fighter may appear basic, relying on rudimentary techniques like a simple 1-2, but if executed with flawless timing, precision, and split-second judgment, that simplicity becomes nearly unbeatable. It’s essential to distinguish between superficial "eye candy" movements and the deeper layers of a fighter’s skill set—reflexes, psychological resilience, and the brain's ability to make instantaneous tactical decisions. These unseen attributes often define greatness far more than outward displays of complexity.