World heavyweight champion according to WBA, WBO, IBF Alexander Usik commented on his reaction to the knockdown, in which Tyson Fury sent Francis Ngannou.
“Yes, I was nervous. I started yelling at him, telling him to use his jab and move. I was a little worried that our fight might not take place. Is it crazy to give tips to your future opponent? From the outside it seems so. But I've been going to the fight against Fury for 20 years. My whole team, my friends, my country, and the whole world wants this fight to happen.”