Unified champion of the heavyweight division (over 90.7 kg) according to IBF / WBO / WBA Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs)
answered to questions from representatives of the British media after the early victory of British WBC champion Tyson Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) over compatriot Derek Chisora (33-13, 23 KOs).
Alexander commented on his first duel of views with the British champion, spoke about the vision of the fight for the title of absolute champion and spoke about Fury’s victory over Chisora. Usyk’s questions were translated by his promoter Oleksandr Krasyuk.
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– Alexander, are you not afraid that Tyson Fury shouted in your face there?
– Not.
– You beat everyone on your way in different years, in different weights, and you were not always the favorite. Will you do the same with Tyson Fury?
– I will train. I will train very hard in order to show a very beautiful fight and win with God’s help.
– Is the absolute championship something that you would like to do for people in your country?
– For the whole world. The first is my people and my country, and the second is to let the whole world rejoice.
You were sitting next to Joe Joycewhat did you rub with him?
– Yes about the old [смеётся]. We talked a little about the old. He says: “Well, what is it? How are you doing? Let’s box, maybe?”
– Do you think Joe Joyce has increased in strength after you fought him in the WSB?
– Yes. It seems to me that he added in strength and added a little in quality.
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Tyson Fury called you a middleweight. He saw you today and said you were a small heavyweight. What are your thoughts on this?
— The main motor, not the frame.
– What is your impression of the Fury-Chisora fight? They say that Tyson could have ended the fight much earlier.
– If I could, I would.
– Do you think he could?
“It’s a good sparring.
What did you say to him when you entered the ring?
– See you.
– February March?
– May be.
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— A final message for the fans. Are you still feeling?
— I am very feel. Yes.
— [смеётся]
— Tu-doo-doo-doo-doo.
– Thanks.
Source: https://vringe.com/news/160767-glavnoe-motor-a-ne-rama-usik-otvetil-na-voprosy.htm?rand=141343
