Ukrainian lightweight Denis Berinchik (18-0, 9 KOs) assessed his nearest opponent Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs), with whom he will challenge for the vacant WBO title on May 18 in San Diego, USA.
- In what are you unequivocally stronger than the Mexican? What will you offer him?
- First of all, it's a solid amateur school, which he doesn't have. Second, it's defense. Third, it's a variety of shots.
Navarrete, he's very uncomfortable. He doesn't "breathe" very well in 12-round fights. He has a weak defense. Although he gets back to his feet, he still falls down a lot. That's about his weaknesses.
When it comes to his strengths, it should be noted that he is a real fighter with a blazing heart. He is the kind of man who will fight to the end.
WBC super heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury shared his opinion about WBA, WBO and IBF belt holder Oleksandr Usyk.
The long-awaited bout between the Briton and the Ukrainian will take place on 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"I don't have any animosity towards the fighters I've fought or will fight in the future. Usik seems to be a decent guy. He's a God-fearing man who has young children. What else is there to do? I can envision us having 10 beers each because he seems like that kind of character. We need to spend the Saudi money on something," Yahoo News quoted Fury as saying.
Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz has shared his thoughts on which of the heavyweight leaders would be his biggest challenge - Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua.
"I'd like to fight all of them, but I think the toughest would be ... Probably Tyson Fury. I think so. It's hard to say because everybody has a plan until they get in the ring and do their thing. And if it doesn't work, what do you do? You need to change your plan for the fight. That's why I once said: "The hardest thing you can do in boxing is to go down or get hurt and then get back up and win, find a way to win." I think I've done that before," the Mexican said in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hub TV.
As a reminder, Ruiz will fight against Jarrell Miller on August 3 in Los Angeles, USA.
Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz shared his expectations of the upcoming fight for all belts in the division between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
The Ukrainian and the Briton will fight on May 18 in the main event of an evening of boxing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"This fight can turn out either way. It's just like the Deontay Wilder - Zhang Zhilei fight here. I think if Usik is active, throws combinations, stays at close range and does what he has to do, he can win," Ruiz said in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hub TV.
Ukrainian IBF Inter-Continental welterweight champion Karen Chukhadjian shared his expectations of the fight against British Harry Scarff, which will be held on 17 in Hamburg.
Peter Fury, uncle and former trainer of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has spoken out about the Briton's upcoming fight against WBA, WBO and IBF titleholder Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.
"I think Usik is a good boxer, he is technical. What can I say, he's a gold medalist in the amateurs, an absolute champion in the cruiserweight division. Now he's the heavyweight champion. Usik is a good fighter, and more than that, he is a very good person. He represents the super heavyweight division very well.
I think it's going to be a great fight. You can't hide in the ring. Let the best man win," - quotes Peter Fury talkSPORT.
Recall that the fight between Fury and Usik will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Former world light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk believes that if Tyson Fury once again disrupts the fight with Oleksandr Usyk for all heavyweight titles, the Ukrainian should fight another opponent.
"Honestly, I don't want to make anything up. I just hope that this fight will eventually take place and not go anywhere again. I think they've marinated it for sure enough already. If it was done for that purpose, there's enough to keep it from getting too salty. That's exactly the point where I think it should already be happening, if that's the reason.
And if Fury does it for the reason that he feels that he is not ready, well, then let him really, as Usik says, leave the title, and Sanya will box with some Hrgovic or Parker. Somehow," said Gvozdik in an interview with the YouTube channel "Victor Yalymov Boxing Studio".
Recall that the fight Usik vs. Fury will be held on May 18 in Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian super-heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk believes that compatriot Oleksandr Usyk, the WBA, WBO and IBF world champion in this division, will be able to hold on for victory over British Tyson Fury, the holder of the WBC belt.
"We hope that Alexander will win. But actually I think it will be very hard this time. Because Fury has taken to training very actively. And we see what good shape he's in now. He's lost weight. I think he's going to try to outbox Usik. I don't think he'll be charging for a knockout. I think he will try to outscore by speed," - quotes Zakhozhego vRINGe .
Recall that the long-awaited fight for all belts in heavyweight will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder said that the current holder of this title Tyson Fury is a more difficult challenge for him than the owner of other belts in the division Oleksandr Usyk.
Famed American promoter Bob Arum has spoken out about the fight for the vacant IBF lightweight title between Vasyl Lomachenko and George Cambososos, scheduled for May 12 in Perth, Australia.
"Lomachenko is still a great fighter. I think he won the fight against Devin Haney last year. But the judges decided otherwise. You have to respect their decision. Cambosos is a great boxer. He's always in great shape. It's gonna be a tough fight. We'll see who will come out victorious. I have a lot of affection for Vasili. He's a terrific guy, a great family man, a great father. We're in for a great fight.
It would be a great joy for me to see Lomachenko and Shakur Stevenson fight. It would be great to see two experienced guys fight each other," Arum said in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hub TV.
