The undefeated unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in a frank interview with the magazine The Ring said that physically he could have significantly more fights, but he deliberately limits himself to only 2-3 fights. The main reason is the desire to spend more time with his family.
"If I'm honest about my physical condition, I could box much longer than 2-3 matches. But every fight is months and months of tough preparation, camps, and being away from home. I no longer want that. I have a family, I want to be there for my children," the 39-year-old Ukrainian shared.
Usyk called the upcoming final phase of his career a real compromise: on one hand, the opportunity to once again showcase himself in the ring at the highest level, on the other, a conscious choice in favor of personal life and loved ones.
"It's a balance between sport and family. I don't intend to hang in the ring until the end, until the body says "enough." I want to leave while I can still show my best boxing," the champion emphasized.
The name of Usyk's next opponent remains unknown. Previously, a fight with Deontay Wilder was actively discussed—the American former champion even called the fight with the Ukrainian a priority. However, Wilder ultimately chose another option and signed for a fight with experienced Briton Derek Chisora.
