For the training Lebedev arrived with his coach Marvin Somodio, manager Vadim Kornilov and daughter Polina.
"Preparations for the fight went well,” Lebedev said. “I had a second year without fighting, I gained more weight than usual, but I started to lose, now I feel very easy, very much as mobile as before. Although I started hard, I beat hard and slowly, now the speed returns, so I'm pleased with myself."
"I was not able to take part to the top eight, but according to WBA rules, I am the champion in recess and I have the right to fight Alexander Usyk. But I understand him, he had a classy tournament and a very nice finale. We saw what "His Majesty Boxing" means in the performance of Usyk, so I'll be glad to fight him if our parties manage to agree," added Lebedev.