Olympic champion in 2020, Uzbek professional heavyweight boxer (over 90.7 kg) Bakhodir Jalolov (11-0, 11 KOs)
talked with representatives of the American media before the press conference of the evening of boxing Prograis – Cepeda, in which the prospect will hold a rating match.
Bakhodir told who he is watching in the heavyweight division, talked about his meeting with former British champion Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) and spoke about the unified champion from Ukraine Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs).
When are you fighting next?
– November 26 in the undercard of the boxing evening of Cepeda – Prograis.
– If you could fight anyone, if you could put up a chain of three opponents, who would you like to fight?
Joshua, Usyk, Joe Joyce.
– If this was the next fight, do you think you are ready to fight them?
Yes, always ready.
– Chisora - Fury, does Chisora have a chance?
– There is not. I think no.
“I believe you will beat Fury. What do you think of the Fury fight?
Inshallah I will win.
You had a chance to see Joshua. We looked at him: big, not big?
– The same size.
What did Anthony Joshua tell you? I saw him talking to you.
– He said: “When will you be ready for the big show?” I told him: “Though today.”
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– How do you like to see Bivol boxing at such a level and how he easily wins? Does it motivate you?
– Of course. Dima is our team. He beat a good fighter. Showed a good fight. It also gives us motivation.
– Why do you think people still doubt and ask questions about who is the best fighter of the year? After all, it is clear that Bivol is the fighter of the year and should receive an award. Why do people doubt it or is there no doubt for you?
– I have no doubts. He deserved it.
— How do you feel that you will fight in this arena? This is a very famous arena and in general, what is it like to be a part of this show?
– Of course, I’m happy.
– Who do you watch in the heavyweight division? Who do you want to box with?
— I watch Usyk, Joshua, Fury. Joe Joyce. I once lost the Olympics to him. I want a rematch.
– What do you remember from this amateur fight?
“I was young then. I lost to him.
– What do you think of Usyk?
– Yes, he is a good boxer, he moves well, and he also has amateur experience.