WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said that he feels no pressure ahead of his fight with the holder of the remaining belts in the division, Oleksandr Usyk.
The Briton and the Ukrainian will fight on May 18 in the main event of Boxing Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"I've never been seen emotional, depressed or nervous before a big fight. It's just a boxing match. Two guys are going to get in the ring and do what they've been doing in the gym every day, in my case for the last 20 years if not more.
People marvel at the big arenas, but for me, it's just another day at work. You know what's going to happen when I get home? I'll get in the old van and put the dog in the back. It's all the same," Fury said in an interview with YouTube channel TNT Sports Boxing.
WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk spoke about the complexity of his sport.
Legendary Evander Holyfield has offered advice to Jake Paul ahead of his fight with the legendary Mike Tyson.
"I think Jake can make a lot of money, but the truth is Tyson is a seasoned pro. You have to be experienced and trained to do well in the ring. Jake definitely knows how to make a name for himself. His dedication to the sport is obvious, but Tyson is not someone to underestimate. If he is serious about competing with Tyson, he needs to step up his training. I admire his zeal, but Tyson is a different beast," Holyfield said in an interview with Fight Hub TV.
Recall that the confrontation between Paul and Tyson will be held on July 21.
Merab Dvalishvili, a top fighter in the UFC's lightweight division, has revealed that he was involved in a car accident in the United States.
Tyson Fury, the WBC heavyweight champion of the world, has reacted to his former rival Wladimir Klitschko, who advised Oleksandr Usyk to hit the Briton's facial cleavage during their fight to have an advantage.
"I heard Klitschko say that the way to beat me is to hit the cleavage, but that won't help. What are you going to do? Get some blood on my face? A little blood will run down my face, but that won't stop me. I'm just hoping the referee will let me continue the fight if I get a cut. It would take an army to stop me. Not to mention a simple dissection," - quotes Fury Sky Sports.
Recall, the fight between Fury and Usyk will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Canelo Alvarez has been mandated by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to defend his super middleweight titles against Cuban boxer William Scull. The official announcement was made recently, enforcing a defense that puts Alvarez against the top-ranked IBF contender, Scull. The decision compels Alvarez to change his usual pattern of selecting opponents as the match must be scheduled within 28 days or go to a bidding process.
Aljamain Sterling, former UFC lightweight champion, is confident that he will win a rematch with Sean O'Malley, the current champion in the division. Sterling is so confident of his victory that he's willing to put his money on it.
"The first fight was won by someone who deserved it more. Sometimes it's your day, sometimes it's the other way around. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. However, I'm sure if O'Malley hadn't made the fight with Vera in March and waited for me, I would have won. Ready to bet all my money on it," Sterling said on Kanpai Media's YouTube channel.
Recall, in the first fight, O'Malley finished Sterling.
Former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew has spoken out about the upcoming fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
"Usyk adapts and adapts to any style of opponent. Tyson Fury can cause some problems in the early rounds because of his size and weight, but eventually Usyk will adapt, take the initiative in the fight and win on points. Fury used to be a big, lumbering fighter who used his size and qualities to his advantage. Now he likes to pressure his opponents and look for the knockout - which is exactly what Usyk needs. If Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury were the same size, the outcome of this fight wouldn't even be up for debate. Fury would not have won a single round," Bellew was quoted as saying by Boxingnews24.
Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue reclaimed the No. 1 pound-for-pound (P4P) ranking after defeating Luis Nery last week. The event, attended by 55,000 fans, saw Inoue win by technical knockout in the sixth round. This victory marks a significant moment in his career as he returned to the top P4P spot, overtaking Terence Crawford.
Legendary Mike Tyson and his next opponent Jake Paul have reacted to word that their fight will go down as scripted.
