UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya praised the boxing skills of the current WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight title holder Oleksandr Usyk.
Adesanya noted that he was rooting for Anthony Joshua in heavyweight, but at the same time called Usyk a "phenomenal boxer."
“I thought that Joshua would not fight. Wait, who will Tyson Fury fight? With White? Of course, I hope Joshua becomes the undisputed champion. I always drown for my people. Anthony is a decent guy, he just ran into some problems. Yes, and Usyk is just a phenomenal boxer, he is amazing. I think that anyone can beat anyone on any night, but I always root for my own, ”Adesanya said at a press conference after the UFC 271 tournament.
Recall that in September last year, Usyk defeated Joshua by unanimous decision. In May or June of this year, the boxers should have a rematch.
