A lot of people criticize Anthony Joshua for the bizarre emotional reaction after the fight yesterday.
But I simply saw a guy who wanted to win badly and still failed, and became emotional. People just can't understand the insane competitive mindset these fighters have.
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But I simply saw a guy who wanted to win badly and still failed, and became emotional. People just can't understand the insane competitive mindset these fighters have.
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I'm a huge Usyk fan but I have nothing but respect for Joshua. He's a very dedicated and disciplined athlete with an immense desire to win.
He really put everything in this.
The reason why he failed is that Usyk simply has more tools to win the fight and can make adjustments.
He really put everything in this.
The reason why he failed is that Usyk simply has more tools to win the fight and can make adjustments.
And this is why fighting is an art.
Joshua does practically everything right in terms of technique and fundamentals. It's just that he doesn't do enough of different things which makes him limited.
Meanwhile Usyk has both the fundamentals and unorthodox techniques.
Joshua does practically everything right in terms of technique and fundamentals. It's just that he doesn't do enough of different things which makes him limited.
Meanwhile Usyk has both the fundamentals and unorthodox techniques.
Joshua is a great athlete and boxer.
But Usyk is all of that and also an artist in the ring.
The most important aspect of boxing at the elite level is making adjustments and being able to constantly adapt to what opponent is doing.
But Usyk is all of that and also an artist in the ring.
The most important aspect of boxing at the elite level is making adjustments and being able to constantly adapt to what opponent is doing.
And you can see this in Usyk's fights. He usually struggles a bit in early rounds, but the longer the fight goes on, the more he figures out the opponent and the more he counters it.
He can do this because he possesses so many different movements and skills in his arsenal.
He can do this because he possesses so many different movements and skills in his arsenal.
This is why I would suggest to all fighters that after they master the fundamentals they should explore unorthodox techniques and try to develop an unique style of their own.
Because sometimes having great fundamentals and hard work just won't be enough.
Because sometimes having great fundamentals and hard work just won't be enough.
I've followed Usyk's career closely. I remember watching an Ukrainian documentary about him in 2014 when he was still relatively unknown.
What was interesting to me was that he not only showed off his boxing moves but also his dancing skills.
What was interesting to me was that he not only showed off his boxing moves but also his dancing skills.
When I saw that Usyk documentary I saw not just a tough athlete but also an artist who is trying to express himself through fighting, using all kinds of different movements, someone who is willing to bring something new to the table on top of having great fundamentals.
My favorite fighters in boxing have always been the masters of making adjustments. The fighters who slowly took over fights round after round.
Floyd Mayweather, Andre Ward, Vasyl Lomachenko and of course Oleksandr Usyk.
For me these guys truly represent boxing as an art.
Floyd Mayweather, Andre Ward, Vasyl Lomachenko and of course Oleksandr Usyk.
For me these guys truly represent boxing as an art.
That's why it's incredibly frustrating to fight a guy like Usyk because he does so many little things and adjustments until he takes over the fight and that just leaves his opponents perplexed.
Joshua openly wondering, "how did you beat me?"
Joshua openly wondering, "how did you beat me?"
Here are the highlights of yesterday's fight. I think even people who aren't into boxing can see the art in Usyk's fighting style, the way he moves and how he's figuring out his opponent.
Incredible boxer and one of all time greats.
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Incredible boxer and one of all time greats.
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Ultimately I think that Joshua's reaction is understandable and only adds to Usyk's legacy.
It showed that Usyk beat a guy who didn't just show up for paycheck but a guy who wanted to win BADLY and would not accept a loss.
And there's a lot you can also learn from Joshua.
It showed that Usyk beat a guy who didn't just show up for paycheck but a guy who wanted to win BADLY and would not accept a loss.
And there's a lot you can also learn from Joshua.
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