@@Yomi4D It's his style because it's plays with his strengths, Joshua is tryna change his style when that's his real style, go look at some of his old fights.
Oh boy! Usyk is on another level. He has created and mastered his own style. It’s like a dance routine. He is levels above textbook boxing. How does one even get sparring partners like him?
@@stuartkane2786 maybe,maybe not if AJ pressing usyk first three rounds ,but if they fight 12 rounds i think usyk will win again,AJ doesnt stand a chance
That's the reason why I struggle to believe aj will win the rematch. I feel like usyk is a couple of steps ahead of him and will continue to improve. Very disciplined fighter.
They both adapted and adjusted. Usyk was just that one step ahead of AJ. In alot of ways this video shows how Usyk used AJs high boxing IQ against him.
@@29slowjoe yeah. People are saying AJ is a poor boxer and that just isn't true. Guys like Wilder and Chisora are no where near as good boxers. Even they have better boxer skills than these average Joe's talking. But Usyk has boxing skills on a whole other legendary level.
anatolyan lomachenko can change usyk angles for joshua fight . usyk it's just the perfect machine to follow lomachenko's family indications.look at the best punches of the fight . are lomachenko punches and same angles. never before usyk exploied that angles.
Yeah he has different rythms, speeds, he said he wanted to go for the knockout early but his corner told him to forget it amd go to work. He listens. The dude is the definition of discipline
Or just natural talent, there is a good chance he didn't "learn" this in the way it's explained here and it's just what he does. What comes out naturally, it's the essence of what makes different sportspeople better than others, yes adjustments can be made and obviously strategies but that little bit of unexplainable unknowable unteachable qualities that top level players have is what makes them special.
It's also an illustration of how low IQ AJ and his team were. I don't know anyone who was thinking AJ could outbox a faster, master boxer. He should have tried to blow him out and/or throw to the chest and body far more. I knew after a couple of rounds plan a was not right and I know very little compared to these elite boxers and coaches
Excellent breakdown -- probably the best I've seen so far. And, love how the entire video is showing clips from the fights. There are so many providing breakdowns where they are mostly just showing themselves talking. It's so much better to see the fighting clips while listening to the breakdown. Thanks!
I've been looking for non emotional analysis like this for years. So much of major network analysis glosses over the finer points with too much hype or vague explanations of what happens. Thanks, as a boxing fan but a non boxer myself, this was a real education. I'll be back! Thanks, David from Cape Town, South Africa.
God bless the algorithm gods for making this one show in my feed! Would love to see a second video breaking down Usyk’s aggressive countering whenever Joshua would try and go on the attack.
Goddammit man, not only your work deserves a lot more reward and recognition, but a much bigger audience. Don't know any tv producers but if any of the commenters do, please be sure to show this to them, miles better analysis than most mainstream media
I enjoy watching boxing and I admit im not knowledgeable about it, this analysis was fantastic overview of the strategies in play that your average fight fan might not pick up. Thanks 👍
I saw this my self while watching it .I saw how he took control of AJs jab and AJ had no answer .He was patting it sometimes pushing down .then he could also skip around the jab and plant his own punch ..I posted it on other youtube clips lol no one mentioned it
I really appreciate this video, thank you for pointing these things out. I love to learn all I can, especially from the pros. But you pointed out some things I didn't notice.
First time I've come across one of your videos dude, really well put together and insightful break down. I've never boxed but have watched for years and these are the things I don't see, so cool to have it explained. I think this shows two things, Usyk is truly an elite fighter but also AJ isn't miles below, thinking like one step down the ladder. He's obviously quite smart and will for sure come up with a new strategy, looking forward to the rematch! New subscriber here ✌️
the way usyk went about this fight shows the respect for anthonys skills and intelligence in the way he counted on him to understand what he was trying to get him to do thus causing what would be the counter to this only thing is that was just what usyk was selling him on
Amazing how Joshua doesn't move around much in this fight, but mostly reacts to Usyk's moves. It took Joshua much longer to make adjustments. Throughout the fight, Joshua plays second fiddle and makes little attempt at changing the pace and direction of the fight by using his attributes - height, reach, and weight. There were very few moments of clinch, which allows you to exert weight on the smaller opponent and frustrate him. I can only imagine how much Usyk was enjoying this fight, capping it off with that beautiful flurry of punches in the closing seconds of round 12. As a Joshua fan I was disappointed to see him lose but, oh boy, I enjoyed watching Usyk's dazzling brilliance.
seeing Chisora's performance against Usyk, It felt like Joshua could have fallen for the trap but still off better if he followed through with a right. Lots of times he got trapped throwing a reactionary Jab, but if he took the hit as the bigger man and carried on with a right he would have come off better. If he had Chisora's aggression with his own athleticism he would have done more damage, but he was too timid and rarely doubled up and got bullied around by Usyk something Chisora did not allow.
I do think Usyk did study AJ’s style and was anticipating his every move . And Usyk had the skill , power and speed to execute a brilliant game plan . If there is an AJ / Usyk two I think AJ might adjust his approach and strategy in fighting Usyk . Usyk was incredibly hard to read or anticipate . I’m not sure AJ ever did land even one of his super punches to Usyk , if he had been able to do this it may have been a different outcome . That being said it took great skill and ability at the highest level for Usyk to beat a top notch boxer like AJ.
I think watching this AJ fell into his every trap I’m sure his corner did not want usyk to knock out AJ so he took the rematch, else he would likely need to face fury and that would be a touch night fir usyk, much better to rematch AJ and knock him out or not knock AJ out and be kind to him, let’s see
AJ did catch him in the 6th he was starting to get to him in 7 and 8. Then Usyk being the brilliant over he is switched again and quickened the pace. Us he knew how to clinch stopping AJ from letting him hands go. It was a master class. Everyone says Fury would handle usyk. Usyk to fury would be like a wasp buzzing around him stinging him at will.
Jhonny Nelson said that Usyk is an avergae Southpaw, and basically stated he won just because AJ haven't fought southpaws in a long time and because AJ's plan was wrong. I don't know why he still has a job.
This is exactly what I thought, you sir have keen eyes. Usyk might be inspired to do this by Pacquiao, whose best career fights were against bigger guys. The way he close the distance, hit from the outside, and get the head inside. But I would say that Usyk's way of doing it is a bit more energy efficient, while Pacman's a bit more energetic (may be due to their size difference and the demand of the division).
Shawn Porter said on his podcast that the way Usyk fought reminded him of Pacquiao back on his prime, and used the De La Hoya fight to compare it with this fight.
This is a very good breakdown. You show how boxing became known as the sweet science. There is a ton of mental conditioning that must be on par with the physical condition. High level, technical master's at work. You captured it perfectly.
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Thank you Hidden Gem 💎 for this excellent analysis. Since I am a southpaw boxer (study the tactics and your video analyses of Pacquiao and Spence- I also study Gervonta “Tank” Davis and the VERY UNDERRATED Ronald “Winky” Wright- very fundamentally sound and defensively responsible boxer), I have been recently studying Oleksandr Usyk’s very effective boxing 🥊 style. I rarely study many heavyweight boxers; however, Usyk fights like a lighter boxer. In this particular fight against the great champion Joshua, I like the fact that you noticed his change of head slots to the inside as he would fire 🔥 🥊 that stiff jab. That reminded me of when the legendary Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao would do the same when he boxed and defeated Thurman and Antonio Margarito 🇲🇽. Against Thurman, Manny would fire 🔥 🥊 that 1-2-1, and even unleash a 1-2 (head slot inside) and backskip his left leg while doubling up on his straight left which increases the power of his combination, making it a 1-2-2. God bless you and thank you Hidden Gem 💎 🔥😎. 🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖✝️
Hey Jeff, good insight. I saw some of your boxing vids you looked good in your fight, fluid and patient. Southpaw is a tricky stance because it's naturally defensive and gets tricky closing the distance. I'm a southpaw boxer in the US, maybe we can share some knowledge. I'd be interested to know if I could pick up any fights in Mexico and what you know about that. Let me know, thanks Cole
Man Josh should revert to his hunter style where he breaks opponents guard down and combos them up. He is most likely the hardest hitter in all divisions , so this is a good shot for him
nice job. im sure you saw this ... at one point, AJ feinted his probing jab and brought a straight right right in behind it to catch Usyk as he was doing that head dive into the middle. It was his best punch. Couldn't land it again though from what I saw. the game plan took AJ by surprise and he made adjustments along the way and almost got him a couple times. Usyk was so prepared, knew what possible counters might be and everytime AJ figured him out he brought out something new. No wonder he cried. He must have worked incredibly hard to have all those techniques down, study all that film, and have that much stamina to bring it like that all the way through. CONGRATS TO USYK!
@SCAN 30s left in Round 6. Stop the tape. Usyk's head was cranked all the way in the other direction. Credit to Usyk he bounced back like a champ! if he was phased at all, he wasn't showing it! th-cam.com/video/1Lh1XaLaBHQ/w-d-xo.html
@@29slowjoe Usyk was this fight for sure. Could AJ adjust and make the second fight alot different? For sure! If a guys gonna time your jab like that, you have plenty of options. AJ can heave some uppercuts right down the middle, make him pay every time (tommy hearns fav, hearns would even feint the jab and throw a left uppercut to catch a guy trying to slip outside). He can lead with a left hook instead of a jab. would be harder for Usyk to slip to either side. He can crowd him. unlike Ruiz, AJ does not have to fear Usyk on the inside. so crowd him, lean on him, use your size, dig to the body when your in there (right to the body was AJ's best punch actually), get him moving backward. much harder for Usyk to score with this style if he's moving backwards. Really its just how hard he wants to work leading up to the next fight. will he put the time in, figure out his strategy and build out his techniques so that he's ready whatever Usyk throws at him ... and vice versa. Can't wait for the next one!
Usyk tactical know-how and usage is other worldly. he and his team are like the einstein of boxing. my goodness. also this channel too. great work. thanks. informative and entertaining.
Joshua fell into the trap of turning this into a Chess match playing into Usyk’s strengths . I guess he’s been spending too much time on the chess board outside the ring and now fancies himself as some chess grandmaster. He should have stuck to his own strengths and be prepared to take some shots going in and rough Usyk up from the inside. Usyk didn’t fancy an inside rough and tumble fight.
He did stick to his own game. Did you watch the video? AJ has always been a guy to get lead hand control before "sticking to his syrengths" Usyk never let it happen. If you cant get a good probe or jab going everything else is useless.
@@29slowjoe What people don't get is AJ isn't Wilder or Chisora. AJ also isn't Fury. He's actually kind of in the middle. More technical than brawlers but more of a brawler than pure boxers like Fury and Usyk. So Usyk and Fury are better boxers than AJ. Chisora and maybe prime Povetkin are better brawlers. But AJ has a mix and always has. AJ also isn't a one shot KO artist like Wilder, he is more a combination TKO artist. That's what I love about AJ, he's really well rounded and in the middle. But against Usyk he has to be a bit more aggressive and change his style up a little. More shots, less caution, more clinching, more backpedaling, and more strength conditioning are need. Work on quick yet powerful shots rather relying on wind up shots. He's got to throw more. Jab or swing and backpedal. Clinch when tagged but do not backpedal when tagged. Only backpedal to avoid individual shots.
@Stefan Kovacevic I said brawler, AJ is definitely a better boxer than Povetkin. Fury wouldn't get murdered by any Povetkin, you're crazy. Sanchez will be a better boxer than any Povetkin. Doesn't mean Povetkin wouldn't beat him but in terms of technical skills Sanchez has more potential
What's frustrating about AJ is he doesn't attempt to take tactics from his country predecessor in Lewis. It shows how amazingly blessed Lennox was. Because he rarely got gassed despite being the same size. And his jab kept you at bay on the outside or be hit with it. He also was a master of setting up punches off his jab. It's incredible that at 31 AJ still seems to be raw and still learning. I believe he still has not recovered psychologically from the temple/equilibrium shot from Ruiz. I saw Roy Jones get clocked by Tarver after Antonio knew he would have to eat some to land the Suzy Q.
@@irvinmorales1409 lol absolutely its funny you bring up Steward because after the fight I went back in time to watch the bout vs Tyson. In that fight...we all remember Steward chewing Lennox's ass out for his, at times, biggest flaw which was being passive aggressive when he shouldve hit the pedal and punished opponents. AJ has to hone how to not expend yourself early in fights and then be tired later on. Or wait to begin your scoring leading with defense first. Part of which is knowing what punches to attempt. The additional aspects to haggle over is of course remaining disciplined each round.
@SCAN did you read what I said... You did not. I never said Usyk beat him because he was gassed. Number 2 Vitali was supposedly ahead by 2 on the score cards after Lennox opened that 60 stitch cut. Regardless he didn't finish the fight. Get your facts straight first then comment. I said he needed to emulate Lewis more as far as using the jab more effectively and frequently.
Lewis was alot more stationary than AJ relying on upper body movement which can get you in bad positions and Honestly AJ would smoke Lewis in my opinion. He struggled with an undersized over the hill holyfield and got wrecked by vitali.
Seriously outstanding analysis you have gained a subscriber. This chess match is briliant we see a legend and people need more apreciation and less non sense talk
What a fcking great analysis, bro you're a fcking boxing genius. Somebody give this man a Nobel prize! Please keep doing more videos! It would be great if you did an analysis of the press conference too, like body language, stare down etc. Respect from Italy 🤜
This was a great video and the breakdown on techniques and use of the jab was really interesting. I've only stepped into the squared circle once for pad work and it was proper nails! I have huge admiration for boxing and boxers and the fitness levels which I attempted to emulate for six weeks but couldn't maintain it! Got a new sub here - thanks for the content.
Usyk's foot position is also so tight, which you can see in the inside jab clips -- AJ almost completely trips over Usyk's feet as he staggers back. That tight foot position control was impressive throughout the fight. Similarly, if you watch Lopez vs Loma, Lopez knows how to play footsies back with Loma and Teofimo kept taking that outside foot position away from Loma, limiting Vasily's ability to pivot and punch from the outside angle (which is a key part of his "Matrix" style).
I think the issue with using lead hand a lot is that once your opponent neutralizes it you are left without options. Take Myke Tyson or anyone who uses head movement and his feet to get inside, if you cant use your lead hand to keep him at bay and your opponent doesnt uses jabs or his own lead you cant really predict what he is going to do, and if you just try to jab him but cant hit him then you wont be able to stop him.
Makes boxing look so simple, but then you try it in real time and realise holy moly these guys are really in a realm of their own.
Everyone has a plan till they get hit!
Practice makes perfect they train and practice literally every scenery.
Joshua " What drinks do you have on the menu."
USYK "We have straight lefts sir. "
Joshua "Il take 12 rounds ."
Usyk " That'll be my pleasure ."
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He reminds of a heavier Lomenchenko. Ukrainian boxing style being put on the map baby ! Much love from MERICA 🇺🇸
Usyk trained by Lomenchenko's dad, so the similarity. Beautiful to watch both of them!! 👊👏
@ch𖤐rli 🅥 Cope
@@markho2583 wow really ? I had no idea. It’s so blatant when you watch him though. That’s awesome !
The truth, Anatoly Lomenchenko, no bulls!! That's why I'm a fan of their style and movement.
If Joshua fight Usyk like Lopez fought Lomenchenco the deal will be done.
Brilliant analysis!! Lots of experts out there saying AJ should do this or shouldn’t do that but no one broke it down like this !! Bravo
@SCAN Facts
@@Danielkozina Joshua will never ever beat Usyk, prove me wrong
Not necessarily. Don’t forget Joshua is the one with the KO punch
@@Danielkozina Joshua doesn't fight as a bully. If he loses control of his body by being brutish, he will get knocked out. That's not his style.
@@Yomi4D It's his style because it's plays with his strengths, Joshua is tryna change his style when that's his real style, go look at some of his old fights.
the most underrated boxing analyst ever! Literally a hidden gem!
Totally agree, was always searching for channels like the modern martial artist
Great for film studies like me who wants to put this into my own game.
Oh boy! Usyk is on another level. He has created and mastered his own style. It’s like a dance routine. He is levels above textbook boxing. How does one even get sparring partners like him?
That's the popachenko style.
@@shinske3564 I agree.
@@James2swift I hope he gets the win against AJ again, because than Tyson Fury can send him back to cruiser weight :)
They don’t
@@riy oh wow..thanks for the correction.
Awesome breakdown. Usyk studied Joshua really well. He was well prepared and that’s why he won.
I think AJ will use different strategy and approach next fight ,AJ have better reach and power but usyk is master of strategy
And he is a much better boxer that's why he won too.
@@mikeykun1750 aj will loose again. Usyk won't do a ruiz
@@stuartkane2786 maybe,maybe not if AJ pressing usyk first three rounds ,but if they fight 12 rounds i think usyk will win again,AJ doesnt stand a chance
That's the reason why I struggle to believe aj will win the rematch. I feel like usyk is a couple of steps ahead of him and will continue to improve. Very disciplined fighter.
Soon as the fight ended I couldn’t wait for your analysis. Best boxing analyst on YT
Usyk seems to adapt and adjust as the fight goes along rather than just coming in with a single gameplan
Yes. Looked like he had 5 game plans. Hence, AJ need 10 game plans to get the rematch
They both adapted and adjusted. Usyk was just that one step ahead of AJ. In alot of ways this video shows how Usyk used AJs high boxing IQ against him.
@@29slowjoe yeah. People are saying AJ is a poor boxer and that just isn't true. Guys like Wilder and Chisora are no where near as good boxers. Even they have better boxer skills than these average Joe's talking. But Usyk has boxing skills on a whole other legendary level.
anatolyan lomachenko can change usyk angles for joshua fight . usyk it's just the perfect machine to follow lomachenko's family indications.look at the best punches of the fight . are lomachenko punches and same angles. never before usyk exploied that angles.
Yeah he has different rythms, speeds, he said he wanted to go for the knockout early but his corner told him to forget it amd go to work. He listens. The dude is the definition of discipline
Damn, that Ukrainian dude is smart.
Excellent breakdown . As always . Someone needs to employ this guy would be a great technical pundit for any channel.
Your video proves just what an incredibly high IQ boxer Usyk is. Thanks for the upload 👍
AJ outclassed 100%
Or just natural talent, there is a good chance he didn't "learn" this in the way it's explained here and it's just what he does. What comes out naturally, it's the essence of what makes different sportspeople better than others, yes adjustments can be made and obviously strategies but that little bit of unexplainable unknowable unteachable qualities that top level players have is what makes them special.
@@justbreakingballs he was outclassed and beaten, beat up quite bad to be fair
It's also an illustration of how low IQ AJ and his team were. I don't know anyone who was thinking AJ could outbox a faster, master boxer. He should have tried to blow him out and/or throw to the chest and body far more. I knew after a couple of rounds plan a was not right and I know very little compared to these elite boxers and coaches
@@SueMyChin You're very right my friend, Completely agree 👍
Excellent breakdown -- probably the best I've seen so far. And, love how the entire video is showing clips from the fights. There are so many providing breakdowns where they are mostly just showing themselves talking. It's so much better to see the fighting clips while listening to the breakdown. Thanks!
I was waiting for your breakdown of this fight and it didn't disappoint. Great video as always!
I've been looking for non emotional analysis like this for years. So much of major network analysis glosses over the finer points with too much hype or vague explanations of what happens. Thanks, as a boxing fan but a non boxer myself, this was a real education. I'll be back! Thanks, David from Cape Town, South Africa.
God bless the algorithm gods for making this one show in my feed!
Would love to see a second video breaking down Usyk’s aggressive countering whenever Joshua would try and go on the attack.
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Nice one. These exchanges were so quick it is hard to see what’s going on. Thanks for slowing them down and explaining.
Goddammit man, not only your work deserves a lot more reward and recognition, but a much bigger audience. Don't know any tv producers but if any of the commenters do, please be sure to show this to them, miles better analysis than most mainstream media
I enjoy watching boxing and I admit im not knowledgeable about it, this analysis was fantastic overview of the strategies in play that your average fight fan might not pick up. Thanks 👍
I saw this my self while watching it .I saw how he took control of AJs jab and AJ had no answer .He was patting it sometimes pushing down .then he could also skip around the jab and plant his own punch ..I posted it on other youtube clips lol no one mentioned it
I really appreciate this video, thank you for pointing these things out. I love to learn all I can, especially from the pros. But you pointed out some things I didn't notice.
Been waiting to watch this since the fight ended!
The real video I was waiting for. Great analysis .
First time I've come across one of your videos dude, really well put together and insightful break down. I've never boxed but have watched for years and these are the things I don't see, so cool to have it explained. I think this shows two things, Usyk is truly an elite fighter but also AJ isn't miles below, thinking like one step down the ladder. He's obviously quite smart and will for sure come up with a new strategy, looking forward to the rematch! New subscriber here ✌️
finally an actual boxing fan and not a jealous hater or bandwagon jumper, rare find these days!
Badass ! Roy himself said USYK is one tricky fighter
That's what he wants you to think
the way usyk went about this fight shows the respect for anthonys skills and intelligence in the way he counted on him to understand what he was trying to get him to do thus causing what would be the counter to this only thing is that was just what usyk was selling him on
Amazing how Joshua doesn't move around much in this fight, but mostly reacts to Usyk's moves. It took Joshua much longer to make adjustments. Throughout the fight, Joshua plays second fiddle and makes little attempt at changing the pace and direction of the fight by using his attributes - height, reach, and weight. There were very few moments of clinch, which allows you to exert weight on the smaller opponent and frustrate him. I can only imagine how much Usyk was enjoying this fight, capping it off with that beautiful flurry of punches in the closing seconds of round 12. As a Joshua fan I was disappointed to see him lose but, oh boy, I enjoyed watching Usyk's dazzling brilliance.
Brillante 😊
seeing Chisora's performance against Usyk, It felt like Joshua could have fallen for the trap but still off better if he followed through with a right. Lots of times he got trapped throwing a reactionary Jab, but if he took the hit as the bigger man and carried on with a right he would have come off better.
If he had Chisora's aggression with his own athleticism he would have done more damage, but he was too timid and rarely doubled up and got bullied around by Usyk something Chisora did not allow.
@@lalabrednatos8718 I think if Josh can throw out combos and like you say take a punch to give one back he will win
@@jaypat2546 lmao usyk hurt him all acting like usyk can’t punch
I just subscribed. Brilliant analysis! Keep making these videos, we want to watch.
I do think Usyk did study AJ’s style and was anticipating his every move . And Usyk had the skill , power and speed to execute a brilliant game plan . If there is an AJ / Usyk two I think AJ might adjust his approach and strategy in fighting Usyk . Usyk was incredibly hard to read or anticipate . I’m not sure AJ ever did land even one of his super punches to Usyk , if he had been able to do this it may have been a different outcome . That being said it took great skill and ability at the highest level for Usyk to beat a top notch boxer like AJ.
I think watching this AJ fell into his every trap
I’m sure his corner did not want usyk to knock out AJ so he took the rematch, else he would likely need to face fury and that would be a touch night fir usyk, much better to rematch AJ and knock him out or not knock AJ out and be kind to him, let’s see
Check round 6 0:31, Joshua landed straight right
@@tomshamrock7371 😂
AJ did catch him in the 6th he was starting to get to him in 7 and 8. Then Usyk being the brilliant over he is switched again and quickened the pace. Us he knew how to clinch stopping AJ from letting him hands go. It was a master class. Everyone says Fury would handle usyk. Usyk to fury would be like a wasp buzzing around him stinging him at will.
@@LivegoodWilliam Usyk shares more than a birthday with Ali. There's also his ability to "float like a butterfly; sting like a bee."🦋🐝
Fantastic breakdown of the fight , AJ needs to watch this .
Man I was just wondering "I wonder if AJs team fully realise what they are up against!" I still dont believe Usyk got out of 2nd gear either!
Come back to watch this for the build up to the rematch. Cannot wait for the fight, and cannot wait to see your analysis of it too 👌
Manny Pacquiao liked slipping inside for his jab with the outside leg angle as well. Southpaws, especially good ones, are so tricky.
Jhonny Nelson said that Usyk is an avergae Southpaw, and basically stated he won just because AJ haven't fought southpaws in a long time and because AJ's plan was wrong. I don't know why he still has a job.
This is exactly what I thought, you sir have keen eyes. Usyk might be inspired to do this by Pacquiao, whose best career fights were against bigger guys. The way he close the distance, hit from the outside, and get the head inside. But I would say that Usyk's way of doing it is a bit more energy efficient, while Pacman's a bit more energetic (may be due to their size difference and the demand of the division).
@@kemlu-haekalmr8890 He fights pretty much like vasily lomachenko. They basically grew up together training under papachenko.
Shawn Porter said on his podcast that the way Usyk fought reminded him of Pacquiao back on his prime, and used the De La Hoya fight to compare it with this fight.
@@joroll26 Perfectly put. I like the comparison between AJ and de la Hoya. Both tried to be lighter in weight, but failed miserably
I literally just felt like I was in a classroom. I have so much to learn.
This is a very good breakdown. You show how boxing became known as the sweet science. There is a ton of mental conditioning that must be on par with the physical condition. High level, technical master's at work. You captured it perfectly.
excellent video dude! I never knew there was this much strategy being utilized in only seconds
One of the best fight analysis on TH-cam. I’ve just found this channel. It’s excellent.
U just gained a fan/subscriber @hidden gem by unravelling the enigma in usyk's boxing style. If u gave boxing lectures in uni I'd not miss a lecture.
This Analysis makes Johnny Nelson look like a very average pundit.
He is 😂😂
Johnny "the entertainer!" Nelson 🙄🤔😂 who was once threatened with disqualification in a 15 rnd World cruiserweight title challenge against Carlos DeLeon for not attempting to throw a single punch in the first 14 rnds Lol!😂😂😂😂
Usyk is the best heavyweight
Fantastic film study mate. You really are a hidden gem
He slid his head under Joshua's glove. I didn't see that at all before, wow.
Great video!
Spot on analysis! You've hit you a new subscriber
Thank you Hidden Gem 💎 for this excellent analysis. Since I am a southpaw boxer (study the tactics and your video analyses of Pacquiao and Spence- I also study Gervonta “Tank” Davis and the VERY UNDERRATED Ronald “Winky” Wright- very fundamentally sound and defensively responsible boxer), I have been recently studying Oleksandr Usyk’s very effective boxing 🥊 style. I rarely study many heavyweight boxers; however, Usyk fights like a lighter boxer. In this particular fight against the great champion Joshua, I like the fact that you noticed his change of head slots to the inside as he would fire 🔥 🥊 that stiff jab. That reminded me of when the legendary Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao would do the same when he boxed and defeated Thurman and Antonio Margarito 🇲🇽. Against Thurman, Manny would fire 🔥 🥊 that 1-2-1, and even unleash a 1-2 (head slot inside) and backskip his left leg while doubling up on his straight left which increases the power of his combination, making it a 1-2-2. God bless you and thank you Hidden Gem 💎 🔥😎.
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Hey Jeff, good insight. I saw some of your boxing vids you looked good in your fight, fluid and patient. Southpaw is a tricky stance because it's naturally defensive and gets tricky closing the distance. I'm a southpaw boxer in the US, maybe we can share some knowledge. I'd be interested to know if I could pick up any fights in Mexico and what you know about that. Let me know, thanks
Cole
Wow. Amazing analysis- thanks, Sir.
First video I found on this and you easily outdo all these guys on sky with the analysis, well done!
Take a bow , super insightful analysis. Pleasure to watch
I absolutely love this video - I would love to see a full analysis of the tactics used through the full length of the fight! Great work!
Didn’t really realize how beautiful of a boxer is usky so brilliant and good match
AWESOME stuff. Hope AJ’s team see this.
Man Josh should revert to his hunter style where he breaks opponents guard down and combos them up. He is most likely the hardest hitter in all divisions , so this is a good shot for him
The best vid on the fight I've seen! Thanks because you taught me some things I didn't know 👍
Good video this. Good points and nicely done. Keep up the good work man
Been waiting for this thank u so much
This was very good man. Keep it up!
I was waiting exactly for this video! Thanks!
It's amazing that you are able to spot these movements...great video
nice job. im sure you saw this ... at one point, AJ feinted his probing jab and brought a straight right right in behind it to catch Usyk as he was doing that head dive into the middle. It was his best punch. Couldn't land it again though from what I saw.
the game plan took AJ by surprise and he made adjustments along the way and almost got him a couple times.
Usyk was so prepared, knew what possible counters might be and everytime AJ figured him out he brought out something new. No wonder he cried. He must have worked incredibly hard to have all those techniques down, study all that film, and have that much stamina to bring it like that all the way through. CONGRATS TO USYK!
@SCAN Maybe he was maybe he wasnt. Brilliant fight by both guys and shows AJ was boxing brilliantly but usyk is just on another level .
@SCAN 30s left in Round 6. Stop the tape. Usyk's head was cranked all the way in the other direction. Credit to Usyk he bounced back like a champ! if he was phased at all, he wasn't showing it!
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@@29slowjoe Usyk was this fight for sure. Could AJ adjust and make the second fight alot different? For sure!
If a guys gonna time your jab like that, you have plenty of options.
AJ can heave some uppercuts right down the middle, make him pay every time (tommy hearns fav, hearns would even feint the jab and throw a left uppercut to catch a guy trying to slip outside).
He can lead with a left hook instead of a jab. would be harder for Usyk to slip to either side.
He can crowd him. unlike Ruiz, AJ does not have to fear Usyk on the inside. so crowd him, lean on him, use your size, dig to the body when your in there (right to the body was AJ's best punch actually), get him moving backward. much harder for Usyk to score with this style if he's moving backwards.
Really its just how hard he wants to work leading up to the next fight. will he put the time in, figure out his strategy and build out his techniques so that he's ready whatever Usyk throws at him ... and vice versa.
Can't wait for the next one!
Usyk tactical know-how and usage is other worldly. he and his team are like the einstein of boxing. my goodness. also this channel too. great work. thanks. informative and entertaining.
Joshua fell into the trap of turning this into a Chess match playing into Usyk’s strengths . I guess he’s been spending too much time on the chess board outside the ring and now fancies himself as some chess grandmaster. He should have stuck to his own strengths and be prepared to take some shots going in and rough Usyk up from the inside. Usyk didn’t fancy an inside rough and tumble fight.
Absolutely correct usyk wouldn't stand that and Aj choose to play usyk game and of course you can't beat him with his own game
He did stick to his own game. Did you watch the video? AJ has always been a guy to get lead hand control before "sticking to his syrengths" Usyk never let it happen.
If you cant get a good probe or jab going everything else is useless.
Question is how d usky stop the inside game?
@@29slowjoe What people don't get is AJ isn't Wilder or Chisora. AJ also isn't Fury. He's actually kind of in the middle. More technical than brawlers but more of a brawler than pure boxers like Fury and Usyk.
So Usyk and Fury are better boxers than AJ. Chisora and maybe prime Povetkin are better brawlers. But AJ has a mix and always has. AJ also isn't a one shot KO artist like Wilder, he is more a combination TKO artist. That's what I love about AJ, he's really well rounded and in the middle.
But against Usyk he has to be a bit more aggressive and change his style up a little. More shots, less caution, more clinching, more backpedaling, and more strength conditioning are need.
Work on quick yet powerful shots rather relying on wind up shots. He's got to throw more. Jab or swing and backpedal. Clinch when tagged but do not backpedal when tagged. Only backpedal to avoid individual shots.
@Stefan Kovacevic I said brawler, AJ is definitely a better boxer than Povetkin. Fury wouldn't get murdered by any Povetkin, you're crazy. Sanchez will be a better boxer than any Povetkin. Doesn't mean Povetkin wouldn't beat him but in terms of technical skills Sanchez has more potential
Glad to see your channel blowing up brother keep going
Excellent insight and breakdown! We'll know what more to look for in future fights. Tyvm.
I am so impressed by this. You are good at this video analysis.
Such a quality breakdown. I missed loads of this detail during the fight.
Wow Analysis is on Point. I’m subscribing
Just randomly came across your channel, great breakdown! please continue doing these, and maybe you can do some MMA fights as well.
Great and comprehensive analysis. Keep up the work!
Excellent Analysis brother.. Thank you very much.. New subscriber right here.. 👌
stunning ...thanks for this dude...finally someone explaining the sweet science
What's frustrating about AJ is he doesn't attempt to take tactics from his country predecessor in Lewis. It shows how amazingly blessed Lennox was. Because he rarely got gassed despite being the same size. And his jab kept you at bay on the outside or be hit with it. He also was a master of setting up punches off his jab. It's incredible that at 31 AJ still seems to be raw and still learning. I believe he still has not recovered psychologically from the temple/equilibrium shot from Ruiz. I saw Roy Jones get clocked by Tarver after Antonio knew he would have to eat some to land the Suzy Q.
Lewis also had the blessing of having a mind as great as Emmanuel Steward be his trainer.
@@irvinmorales1409 lol absolutely its funny you bring up Steward because after the fight I went back in time to watch the bout vs Tyson. In that fight...we all remember Steward chewing Lennox's ass out for his, at times, biggest flaw which was being passive aggressive when he shouldve hit the pedal and punished opponents. AJ has to hone how to not expend yourself early in fights and then be tired later on. Or wait to begin your scoring leading with defense first. Part of which is knowing what punches to attempt. The additional aspects to haggle over is of course remaining disciplined each round.
@@rockabye_baby187 he was gassed against vitaly
@SCAN did you read what I said... You did not. I never said Usyk beat him because he was gassed. Number 2 Vitali was supposedly ahead by 2 on the score cards after Lennox opened that 60 stitch cut. Regardless he didn't finish the fight. Get your facts straight first then comment. I said he needed to emulate Lewis more as far as using the jab more effectively and frequently.
Lewis was alot more stationary than AJ relying on upper body movement which can get you in bad positions and Honestly AJ would smoke Lewis in my opinion.
He struggled with an undersized over the hill holyfield and got wrecked by vitali.
How did I just find this channel? Fantastic analysis.
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Hell yeah! listening to someone who knows what there talking about. Keep them coming! 👉 subscribed👈
Great video. Really interesting to see it broken down like this.
Thus is the best analysis of this fight. Good job!
Brilliant analysis. I never realized many of the things you pointed out
very good insight
fantastic analysis !!
Great stuff. I hadn't noticed a lot of this.
Very , very good breakdown, well done sir. Subscribed.
Phantastische Analyse! Vielen Dank!
thank you for this intelligent analysis of the fight.
Nice video! I'm a boxing fan, but not really a student. I just watch to see a fight. This was cool. Thanks.
Keep creating these gems.👏👏👏
Seriously outstanding analysis you have gained a subscriber. This chess match is briliant we see a legend and people need more apreciation and less non sense talk
Huh.. this just makes it all the more interesting and sheds light on how much these guys are thinking in there..thanks
I came across your channel I’ve only watched this one video and I’ve subscribed. Absolutely brilliant analysis 🧐
Excellent analysis, thank you, liked and subscribed.
Top notch analysis.
Brilliant analysis - thanks for that!
Great video dude!!
This is an incredible analysis! Well done!
This is amazing coach Billy Robison did a 30 second video on this fight nice to see a 9 minute video. It was a technical dream match
I've watched this 3 times, it's so good 👍
What a fcking great analysis, bro you're a fcking boxing genius. Somebody give this man a Nobel prize! Please keep doing more videos! It would be great if you did an analysis of the press conference too, like body language, stare down etc. Respect from Italy 🤜
This was a great video and the breakdown on techniques and use of the jab was really interesting. I've only stepped into the squared circle once for pad work and it was proper nails! I have huge admiration for boxing and boxers and the fitness levels which I attempted to emulate for six weeks but couldn't maintain it! Got a new sub here - thanks for the content.
Brilliant Film study, and it was quite interesting to see the technique behind Usyk’s success in the fight.
Usyk's foot position is also so tight, which you can see in the inside jab clips -- AJ almost completely trips over Usyk's feet as he staggers back. That tight foot position control was impressive throughout the fight. Similarly, if you watch Lopez vs Loma, Lopez knows how to play footsies back with Loma and Teofimo kept taking that outside foot position away from Loma, limiting Vasily's ability to pivot and punch from the outside angle (which is a key part of his "Matrix" style).
That last sentence really summed up the video well.
Man, that floating lead hand counter from usyk was so crisp. It's a genius way to adapt to that tactic.
Was not expecting the end 😂😂 great vid
I think the issue with using lead hand a lot is that once your opponent neutralizes it you are left without options. Take Myke Tyson or anyone who uses head movement and his feet to get inside, if you cant use your lead hand to keep him at bay and your opponent doesnt uses jabs or his own lead you cant really predict what he is going to do, and if you just try to jab him but cant hit him then you wont be able to stop him.