Oleksandr Usyk, manager of Oleksandr Usyk, world heavyweight champion in the WBA, IBF and WBO versions, is confident that his ward will beat Tyson Fury and take the WBC championship belt from him.
"It's all done. I want to say thank you to this delightful country, Saudi Arabia. This moment has come. Usyk will take that green belt away from Fury and take it home. I want to leave a quick message for Tyson and his team, "The sun is still shining behind the clouds. Your destiny is the common destiny of all. Every life must have rain, Some days must be dark and dreary." And you will have just such a day," Krasiuk said at the press conference.
Dan Hennessy, the ring announcer who worked at the Cambososos-Lomachenko boxing night, announced that he was ending his career. The thing is that he made a mistake when announcing the winner of the co-main fight of the evening: instead of Johnson he announced Hughes as the winner. Nina started to celebrate the victory, but after that the athletes were returned to the center of the ring, and Hennessy corrected his mistake. After this incident, the ring announcer was mercilessly criticized and harassed on social networks.
Famous Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who during his career managed to play for Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG, Manchester United, addressed Tyson Fury ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
"I hope you had a great training camp. You're looking great. Enjoy the fight - I'm sure you'll do what you're used to doing. You're going to make history. I wish you could be yourself - get out there and make us happy. Have fun and be sure to win like you always do. And we'll be watching. Take care of yourself," - wrote Ibrahimovic on social networks.
Recall that the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will be held on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At stake in this fight will be the title of absolute world champion in the heavyweight division.
WBC heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury told what is more important to him than the fight with Usyk and boxing in general.
WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk said that he expects to continue to perform for another three years.
Former world champion in five weight categories, undefeated Floyd Mayweather did not appear at the press conference, as well as at the open training, which were to be held as part of the promotional campaign for his fight with Victor Ortiz. The fight is currently in doubt.
"Mayweather's exhibition fight in Mexico: did not appear at the press conference; removed the poster about the event from his Instagram account; Ortiz was present, but he was never introduced, because it all costs money; the opponent was never named; open training was canceled," - said sports columnist Salvador Rodriguez on social networks.
Recall, earlier there was information that the rematch of Mayweather with Ortiz will be held on August 24.
Chelsea London and Ukraine national team midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk shared his expectations of the upcoming fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight boxing champion between compatriot Oleksandr Usyk and Briton Tyson Fury.
"Usyk is a real beast, he works hard, so I think he is well deserving of what he has achieved. It's great when people like Oleksandr Usyk can fight for their dreams and their goals.
Usyk will definitely win," said Mudryk in an interview with Sky Sports.
Recall, the fight between Usyk and Fury will be the main event of a large-scale evening of boxing, which will be held this Saturday, May 18, in Riyadh.
James Ali Bashir, former trainer of Oleksandr Usyk, spoke out about his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury.
"Throughout his preparation, I told him, 'Whoever wins the first four rounds wins.' I expect Alexander to take advantage of his left overhand. Tyson was susceptible to that punch in his fight with Otto Wallin, so I would bet on the left overhand. He should hit Tyson with a jab to the chest and then a left jab afterward. If he can do that, it will slow Tyson down a bit. If Usyk takes the first rounds for himself, I'm sure he'll take the title as well. He's a phenomenal fighter, very trained. And very dedicated to boxing. He has a very, very good chance to win this fight," Ali Bashir was quoted by BoxingScene.
Tyson Fury, the current WBC heavyweight champion of the world, has revealed why he has no fear of a fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
"Who's more intimidating? Wilder, the king of knockouts with 42 straight finishes, Klitschko with 64 knockouts or that little weenie? Oh no, I wasn't going to say 'little weenie', I'm going to say 'totally badass destroyer, the best I've fought'. Who am I supposed to be afraid of? I might not be able to out-box him, but as far as fear goes..... I don't have it. Before the Klitschko fight, my Uncle Pete said: "Don't let this guy hit you." And I thought, "I'm not gonna shatter like glass from a boulder." He hit me as hard as he could, I think in the eighth round, to which I tapped him on the jaw and said: "Come on." Because to be here now was my destiny," Fury told YouTube channel TNT Sports Boxing.
Famous American trainer Robert Garcia shared his prediction for the upcoming fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
"I'm betting on Usyk. Fury is big and heavy, so if Tyson Fury is in good shape, Usyk will have problems. Fury is an experienced fighter, he knows how to use his body. He has a big weight, long arm span. Tough guy. Maybe I'm biased because I want to see Usyk win. I think Usyk will take the fight by judges' decision, but it won't be easy," Garcia said in an interview with Boxing Scene.
The confrontation between Usyk and Fury will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At stake in this fight will be the title of absolute world champion in the heavyweight division.
