The promoter of the unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk drew parallels between his mental attitude and the mood of the “eternal” WBC champion, head of the Kyiv military city administration Vitaliy Klitschko. Oleksandr Krasiuk from K2 Promotions Ukraine says in an interview
Boxing Socialthat their mentality is very similar.
He recalled how Usyk’s opponent in rematch on August 20, Anthony Joshua fought against Wladimir Klitschko. With Usyk, his promoter says, it’s “completely different.”
“The mentality of Usyk is much closer to the mentality of Vitali Klitschko. As he said – “if I’m healthy, no one will defeat me.” This was Vitaly’s slogan. Everything is so simple, but he had something to back up these words. The same with Usyk. If he is healthy mentally and physically, probably few can [его победить]’, said the promoter.
Usyk is not without reason “raskabanel” — expert
“He will move a lot, but he will also hit, trying to break through Anthony’s defense,” Krasyuk predicted.
He recalled how “15 years ago” Vitaly invited fighters into the ring for sparring and demonstrated protection, hiding his hands behind his back, and sometimes closing his eyes.
“And no one could hit him! These are the skills,” said the interviewee.
At the end of March 2022, the Klitschko brothers reacted to Usyk’s departure from Ukraine. Would he give Putin a fist in the head? Vitali Klitschko replied to Gordon.
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