90 year old American promoter Bob Arum from Top Rank Promotions to
interview told the local YouTube blog about the company’s plans for the WBC heavyweight champion (over 101.6 kg) Briton Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs).
The functionary also spoke about the work of the famous coach Robert Garcia with the former British champion Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) and predicted the upcoming British rematch against the unified champion from Ukraine Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs). In addition, the promoter commented on the organization of a possible fight for the title of absolute heavyweight champion between Usyk and Fury.
What’s next for Tyson Fury?
Well, I’ll let you know in a few weeks when Usyk vs. Joshua takes place. I hope Usyk wins because I have spoken to his people and I think they will want to fight Tyson Fury. I hope to do this fight in December or early next year.
— What is your opinion about the work of Robert Garcia with Anthony Joshua?
Robert Garcia is an excellent coach. He trains a lot of our fighters. We respect him very much. Can he train a big heavyweight? I just do not know. Maybe it doesn’t matter, a fighter is a fighter, but again, I’m not sure. But in terms of competence, as a coach, he is one of the best.
– And what is your forecast?
“I don’t think he can change Joshua. I just think Usyk is a much better fighter, much smarter, much faster. I don’t see how Joshua can beat him. But heavyweights are heavyweights and we may see a different result.
– I have a theory about this. I believe that the rhythm of African American coaches is different from that of Latin coaches. Usyk is already a great Olympian and he has Gerald Washington, Malik Scott in the camp… I think rhythm is important. And I think Anthony Joshua will miss that in the decisive second, and that will be one of the advantages that Usyk has.
— I don’t know about ethnic nuances and whether it is possible to express it in this way. But I just think that Usyk, as a talent, is better, and he is definitely faster than Joshua. I like Usyk in this fight, but again, can the fight go any other way? Of course it is possible.
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How did Eddie Hearn get all this money?
“It’s not his money, it’s money from Saudi Arabia. Are you joking? None of us are capable of shelling out that kind of money.
Are you shocked by the relationships he is able to form in Saudi Arabia?
– Not. If Usyk wins and Saudi Arabia knocks on our door to make Usyk fight, we are ready. Hearn had two fighters in the sense that they were obligated to rematch. He was the promoter of this fight. But if their authorities like the fight, it doesn’t matter which promoter it represents.
– Do you have a verbal agreement to fight with Usyk, because I know that you are close with the team of Usyk and Lomachenko and their manager?
– Well, yes. If there’s the right money, we’ll put it on the table. I think Usyk’s people wouldn’t mind working on it.