“I started preparing for the fight with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury 10–11 years ago. I even told many people that I would box with them. On one Ukrainian TV channel, the Klitschko brothers said: 'Listen, free up the belts and take a rest.' But I responded: 'Listen, in four, maybe three years, I will be boxing with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.'
Many said: 'No, no. Ha-ha, it's impossible.' I replied: 'Ha-ha-ha? Why?' And they told me it was simply impossible. But I told them I would do it. And I managed to achieve it because I kept the faith. I pray to God every day. When a person works hard, God gives a chance,” Usyk's words are quoted by the portal Ready to Fight.