Usik's promoter: "The future absolute champion has a Ukrainian passport"

Oleksandr Usyk, promoter of WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk, reacted to the words of Saudi minister Turki Al al-Sheikh, who said that British boxers are the best in the world.

"He called the British the best boxers in the world. But he omitted the fact that the future absolute world heavyweight champion has a Ukrainian passport. Mr. Al Al-Sheikh is a big boxing fan and a decent man. To choose a favorite for the main fight of the century is his right. We respect him. But the choice of judges will be based on mutual consent," - quotes Krasiuk WBN.

Recall, the confrontation between Usik and Fury will be held on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

"He called the British the best boxers in the world. But he omitted the fact that the future absolute heavyweight champion of the world has a Ukrainian passport. Mr. Al Al-Sheikh is a big boxing fan and a decent man. To choose a favorite for the main fight of the century is his right. We respect him. But the choice of judges will be based on mutual consent," - quotes Krasiuk WBN.

Recall, the confrontation between Usik and Fury will be held on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.