Alexei Papin to help Alexander Usyk

Russian cruiserweight Alexei Papin (9-0, 8 KOs) will come to Kiev on December 24 as a sparring partner of WBO cruiserweight champion Alexander Usyk.

Alexei Papin, who recently defeated former title challenger Ismail Sillah of Ukraine, will help Usyk to prepare for the semifinal bout of the World Boxing Super Series against WBC champion in this weight category Mairis Briedis.