Heavyweight fighter (over 90.7 kg) from Poland Adam Kownacki (20-2, 15 KOs)
talked with an American reporter during training in a boxing gym.
The former challenger, who will face Turkish Ali Eren Demirezen (16-1, 12 KOs) on July 30, answered questions about the WBC title holder Briton Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs), the unified champion from Ukraine Oleksandr Usyk ( 19-0, 13 KOs) and former US champion Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs). Also, the Polish heavyweight rated Usyk in the list of the best fighters, regardless of the weight category.
— I know that you don’t like to make predictions, but what about the duel between the winner of the Usyk rematch – Joshua and Fury?
— Fury. I think Fury has a better chance against Joshua than Usyk. When he fought against Otto (Wallin), when he had to box, Otto gave him some problems. When he fights Usyk, he will need to lean on him, press with his body weight.
– Do you think Usyk’s boxing skills can offset Fury’s size, or will it be too much?
– It is hard to say. When he fought Steve Cunningham, he put him out in 6-7 rounds.
“But Cunningham had a knockdown.
– Yes, but he got up and dealt with him in 6-7 rounds. It was amazing.
- Mike Tyson named Fury-Joshua favorite for potential fight
Do you see anyone beating Tyson Fury if he continues his career?
He is now trying to complete it. It is hard to say. This is the heavyweight division. If Tyson Fury got up after Deontay Wilder’s punches, then it’s hard to knock him out.
I’m glad you mentioned Wilder. He talks about his return. Where do you see him in the picture of the heavyweight division? Let’s rule out Tyson Fury for now, as he’s leaving. Where is Deontay located? Is he better than Joshua? Can he beat Usyk?
“He has this power, the right hand that puts you to sleep. The main issue is to convey it. When he fought Ortiz, Ortiz was winning until he caught a right slap.
- Wilder will return to the tops, he is stronger than people think – ex-sparring Deontay
– If Deontay Wilder fights Usyk, how will this fight go?
I don’t know, you need to see. If he can convey this right one, it will be “good night, Usyk.” But if Usyk can outbox him, then he has a great chance of winning. As for P4P, Usyk is somewhere in the top 3, top 2. He’s high on the pound-for-pound list.
— Who is now the first in P4P?
— [задумался] Tendril! Yes.
– The best fighter in the world right now? Not Crawford…
In terms of boxing, yes. Crawford is a great fighter, but his opposition has been selective. He didn’t fight the best guys in the welterweight division. He’s a great fighter, but I want to see him against Errol Spence, Keith Thurman. He only met Sean Porter towards the end of his career. Who is his best win?
— Kavaliauskas, probably.
– Right.