Usyk: "Alvarez says he's the face of boxing? These are just words."

WBA, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk commented on the recent statement of the holder of all major belts in the second middleweight division Saul Alvarez, who proclaimed himself "the face of modern boxing".

"Saul says he is the face of boxing? OK, that's true. Maybe for Mexico. But not for Ukraine, not for Saudi Arabia, not for Europe. Those are all just words. I like Alvarez, he's a strong guy, a great boxer. But "the face of boxing? Okay, it's true," said Usyk in an interview with Title Sports Network.

Recall that on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Usyk will hold a bout for the title of absolute world champion in the heavyweight division against Tyson Fury.