Usyk: "I've been planning this since 2008"

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) commented on his victory over the British Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) in a fight for the title of absolute world champion in the super heavyweight category.

"I've been planning this since 2008. The win is not for me, it's for my God, my fans, country, mother, father and children. I want to go home, rest, eat, sleep and kiss my wife," - said Usyk after the fight.

Recall that on May 18, Usyk defeated Fury by split decision of judges (115:112, 114:112, 113:114). The fight was the main event of a large-scale boxing show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.