Krasyuk explained why Usyk challenged the Klitschko brothers in 2013

Promoter of the Unified World Heavyweight Champion Alexandra Usika Alexander Krasyuk recalled how in 2013 his client promised to get to the former division leaders Vitaliy And Vladimir Klitschko.

“It was 2013, I think. Savik Shuster Studio. And we just started collaborating with Usik. And not only Vladimir was there, Vitaly was also there in the studio. I won’t say that it was impromptu. It was, let's say, a well-prepared impromptu.

But what Usyk said was not a joke. He said this from his heart. He knew where he would go. And we see confirmation: he knew where he would go. The fact that it sounded like that was because the age difference between them was quite significant.

What sounded a little funny, because such a puny boy and two brothers, already outstanding champions, so already seasoned, and kind of like Usyk: “Oh, get ready, you’ll be leaving soon.” Sounds funny at the time. Now, in fact, no one has any doubts,” Krasyuk said in an interview with the Sport Arena YouTube channel.