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punchmaster
10-08-2008, 05:12 PM
Has this mixed martial arts guy got the right stuff to succeed far in boxing? He fights on the undercard this weekend.
Charles White
10-08-2008, 06:54 PM
Has this mixed martial arts guy got the right stuff to succeed far in boxing? He fights on the undercard this weekend. You know, I still don't know. When he first started his boxing career, I was all for him to be champ someday. Looked like a stronger, faster version of Valuev. But after seeing some of his fights, I noticed that his defence is pretty wide open. However, I think he can take a good punch. So I am going out on a limb here and saying that he becomes a formidable contender someday, but championship material? At this point in time I have to say no. Not unless he can improve his defensive game.
Mendoza
10-08-2008, 07:43 PM
You know, I still don't know. When he first started his boxing career, I was all for him to be champ someday. Looked like a stronger, faster version of Valuev. But after seeing some of his fights, I noticed that his defence is pretty wide open. However, I think he can take a good punch. So I am going out on a limb here and saying that he becomes a formidable contender someday, but championship material? At this point in time I have to say no. Not unless he can improve his defensive game.

This is how I see it. In addition to what you said, I think Ustinov fights with little fear and knows he can take shots to land his own.

I think Ustinov can be a top 10 heavyweight, but he's going to have to drop some weight, and round off rough edges to his game.
Farmboxer
10-09-2008, 02:54 AM
Very strong fighter.
madpup
10-09-2008, 04:02 AM
He was a very good K1 fighter thats for sure, his athletisism is very impressive, very powerful guy also. Never saw him box though, what is he like?
Charles White
10-10-2008, 03:31 PM
This is how I see it. In addition to what you said, I think Ustinov fights with little fear and knows he can take shots to land his own.

I think Ustinov can be a top 10 heavyweight, but he's going to have to drop some weight, and round off rough edges to his game.:good
Charles White
10-10-2008, 03:32 PM
He was a very good K1 fighter thats for sure, his athletisism is very impressive, very powerful guy also. Never saw him box though, what is he like?For some damn reason my computer won't let me post the link. But look him up on youtube. There are a couple of his boxing matches on there. Maybe only one.:huh
Toney
10-10-2008, 06:29 PM
I agree with you guys. This guy has potential, but we don´t know enough yet to say that how far he can go.

I have to admid that when I saw Valuev few first times I would had not belived that he could do as well as he has. And Uistinov looks to be as good as that Valuev that I saw few first times.

Time will tell! Interesting prospect!
kenmore
10-11-2008, 09:26 AM
Ustinov doesn't impress me. He seems too slow and ponderous to cut it on the world stage, or even at the top of the club fighting level. He also lacks power.

My guess is that Ustinov is another Ty Fields.
k2fan
10-11-2008, 04:41 PM
Ustinov KO1 Julius Long. He made fairly easy work out of a seemingly overweight and defenseless Long. Not much of a challenge or chance to improve his skills and get rounds in, but still a win!
joeboxer
10-12-2008, 03:18 AM
Ustinov doesn't impress me. He seems too slow and ponderous to cut it on the world stage, or even at the top of the club fighting level. He also lacks power.

My guess is that Ustinov is another Ty Fields.wow. I'm surprised someone said Ustinov lacks power. He ko's most opponnents. I think Ustinov will hold one of the belts. He seems to be very strong, have good speed and can take a punch. He needs to improve his defense and maybe drop a few pounds although he has shown good stamina.
dwilson
10-12-2008, 09:28 AM
He looks out of shape, how is his conditioning from you guys that have seen him?

I enjoyed what he did last night and will look out for him more in the future, maybe a match up with Virchis early next year would be good?
jamel
10-12-2008, 01:17 PM
Ustinov doesn't impress me. He seems too slow and ponderous to cut it on the world stage, or even at the top of the club fighting level. He also lacks power.

My guess is that Ustinov is another Ty Fields.Not quite he does have an iron chin from what i've heard.
MonsterX
10-12-2008, 02:02 PM
Just another Virchisstyle fighter; short on technique, weak defence and a heavyhitter.
Charles White
10-13-2008, 03:23 PM
Just another Virchisstyle fighter; short on technique, weak defence and a heavyhitter. I think he is tougher than Virchis though.
RossTheBoss
10-13-2008, 03:27 PM
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Artani
10-15-2008, 12:53 PM
Ustinov vs Sinan Samil Sam will be great fight...
I would like to see this match this year .
Mendoza
10-15-2008, 07:57 PM
Ustinov vs Sinan Samil Sam will be great fight...
I would like to see this match this year .

After seeing Ustinov again, I don't think he's going to win a belt. Guys like Chagaev, Ibragimov, and Valuev are a better.