Oleksandr Usyk Vs. Murat Gassiev (The Boxing Analysis)
We’ve done Tony Bellew’s Boxing Analysis now we move onto his opponent, Oleksandr Usyk - this man is dangerous. Their fight is soon so let’s do an analysis of his most recent fight, the world super series final against Murat Gassiev.
Round 1: Usyk starts off using that jab as he often does. Usyk is slipping punches now and is now picking Gassiev apart. Gassiev is holding his own though, he’s a tough guy.
My Thoughts: This was a close round but I’ve got to award the round to Oleksandr Usyk.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 2: Usyk continues to outbox Gassiev here. He’s such a good boxer, he keeps his distance and gets good punches. Gassiev hits a great body punch. He dodges punches and gives hot punches. Usyk lands a good amount of punches - his stamina is unreal.
My Thoughts: This was another round for Usyk.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 3: Gassiev tries to land body shots to Usyk - the stamina machine. Usyk is got such a snappy jab and he’s using it effectively. Usyk is landing great head shots.
My Thoughts: Usyk is on another level.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Score: Oleksandr Usyk (30-27)
Round 4: Gassiev comes towards Usyk but Usyk is keeping him back with that right jab. Usyk is simply outboxing Gassiev. Usyk is just a stamina machine, he’s made of stamina. He’s starting to use that uppercut more and more. Usyk switching to body and head shots. Gassiev got good shots towards the end.
My Thoughts: Usyk is going to be hard to beat, Gassiev is falling behind on the scorecards now.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 5: Gassiev hits a good left body shot. Usyk is showing off his footwork and how advanced it is. This was a great round.
My Thoughts: I don’t even think Usyk has broke a sweat.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 6: Usyk is using that 1, 2 combination. Gassiev hits a nice little body combination. Usyk hits a load of good punches, Gassiev is feeling these. Usyk is dominating this round , just over a minute left. Gassiev goes for a left and Usyk ducks. The thing about Usyk is it feels like he’s always punching.
My Thoughts: This round had a clear winner.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Score: Oleksandr Usyk (60-54)
Round 7: Usyk is starting to soften that head of Gassiev. Usyk can knock you out but he’s also a point fighter which not only makes him unpredictable but it also makes him so good. He’s winning this round. Usyk is hitting 3-5 punch combinations.
My Thoughts: Another round for Usyk.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 8: Usyk is starting to land combinations. Gassiev is barely landing anymore and that’s because he’s growing tired, Usyk isn’t though, Usyk is still throwing like a madman. Usyk has speed and power and is using that right now.
My Thoughts: There’s no way that Gassiev can win this one, only by knockout now.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 9: Usyk is still using that right jab and he’s landing powerful shots. Gsssiev is getting more energy now but that doesn’t stop Usyk, in fact it only keeps him going. Usyk is still outboxing Gassiev.
My Thoughts: Usyk is on another level.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Score: Oleksandr Usyk (90-81)
Round 10: Another round, more outboxing - nothing new here. Usyk is saying in his mind “Look at the speed of these hands”. He’s adding in more body shots now and is still outboxing Gassiev.
My Thoughts: Usyk is just killing Gassiev here.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 11: Usyk is still doing what he does best. Gassiev is still trying but there’s no chance he’s going to be able to overcome Usyk, he’s just too good. Usyk hits a great combination, this has been a fantastic round for Usyk. Gassiev has a great chin.
My Thoughts: Usyk has been so dominant in this fight - it’s hard not to like him.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 12: Usyk is landing great shots. Gassiev hits a good right hand. Usyk though is still doing a lot better. Usyk is still out boxing Gassiev but to Gassiev’s credit, this has been his best round.
My Thoughts: Usyk took Gassiev to school! This was an outstanding performance!
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Score: Oleksandr Usyk (120-108)
Round 1: Usyk starts off using that jab as he often does. Usyk is slipping punches now and is now picking Gassiev apart. Gassiev is holding his own though, he’s a tough guy.
My Thoughts: This was a close round but I’ve got to award the round to Oleksandr Usyk.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 2: Usyk continues to outbox Gassiev here. He’s such a good boxer, he keeps his distance and gets good punches. Gassiev hits a great body punch. He dodges punches and gives hot punches. Usyk lands a good amount of punches - his stamina is unreal.
My Thoughts: This was another round for Usyk.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 3: Gassiev tries to land body shots to Usyk - the stamina machine. Usyk is got such a snappy jab and he’s using it effectively. Usyk is landing great head shots.
My Thoughts: Usyk is on another level.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Score: Oleksandr Usyk (30-27)
Round 4: Gassiev comes towards Usyk but Usyk is keeping him back with that right jab. Usyk is simply outboxing Gassiev. Usyk is just a stamina machine, he’s made of stamina. He’s starting to use that uppercut more and more. Usyk switching to body and head shots. Gassiev got good shots towards the end.
My Thoughts: Usyk is going to be hard to beat, Gassiev is falling behind on the scorecards now.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 5: Gassiev hits a good left body shot. Usyk is showing off his footwork and how advanced it is. This was a great round.
My Thoughts: I don’t even think Usyk has broke a sweat.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 6: Usyk is using that 1, 2 combination. Gassiev hits a nice little body combination. Usyk hits a load of good punches, Gassiev is feeling these. Usyk is dominating this round , just over a minute left. Gassiev goes for a left and Usyk ducks. The thing about Usyk is it feels like he’s always punching.
My Thoughts: This round had a clear winner.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Score: Oleksandr Usyk (60-54)
Round 7: Usyk is starting to soften that head of Gassiev. Usyk can knock you out but he’s also a point fighter which not only makes him unpredictable but it also makes him so good. He’s winning this round. Usyk is hitting 3-5 punch combinations.
My Thoughts: Another round for Usyk.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 8: Usyk is starting to land combinations. Gassiev is barely landing anymore and that’s because he’s growing tired, Usyk isn’t though, Usyk is still throwing like a madman. Usyk has speed and power and is using that right now.
My Thoughts: There’s no way that Gassiev can win this one, only by knockout now.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 9: Usyk is still using that right jab and he’s landing powerful shots. Gsssiev is getting more energy now but that doesn’t stop Usyk, in fact it only keeps him going. Usyk is still outboxing Gassiev.
My Thoughts: Usyk is on another level.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Score: Oleksandr Usyk (90-81)
Round 10: Another round, more outboxing - nothing new here. Usyk is saying in his mind “Look at the speed of these hands”. He’s adding in more body shots now and is still outboxing Gassiev.
My Thoughts: Usyk is just killing Gassiev here.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 11: Usyk is still doing what he does best. Gassiev is still trying but there’s no chance he’s going to be able to overcome Usyk, he’s just too good. Usyk hits a great combination, this has been a fantastic round for Usyk. Gassiev has a great chin.
My Thoughts: Usyk has been so dominant in this fight - it’s hard not to like him.
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Round 12: Usyk is landing great shots. Gassiev hits a good right hand. Usyk though is still doing a lot better. Usyk is still out boxing Gassiev but to Gassiev’s credit, this has been his best round.
My Thoughts: Usyk took Gassiev to school! This was an outstanding performance!
Round Winner: Oleksandr Usyk (10-9)
Score: Oleksandr Usyk (120-108)
