The semifinal of the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) between WBC cruiserweight champion Mairis Briedis (23-0, 18 KOs) and WBO champion Alexander Usyk (13-0, 11 KOs) may take place on January 20. According to the schedule of the tournament, Berlin is planned to host this fight, but the organizers of the WBSS were impressed by the atmosphere in Riga, where the Briedis vs Mike Perez fight was held, and they are ready to hold a fight of this level in the capital of Latvia.
In K2 Promotions Ukraine this date was not confirmed, saying that there is no official decision on the date and place of the battle.