Haye: Usyk's Team Told Me They Thought Chisora Had Won
David Haye, manager of heavyweight contender Derek Chisora, claims the team behind Oleksandr Usyk admitted that Chisora could have been the winner last October.
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Whyte Not Concerned With Usyk's Abilities as a Heavyweight
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte is not impressed with the recent run by Olympic gold medal winner Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became a star at cruiserweight, when he unified the entire division by winning the World Boxing Super Series and walking away with the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO world titles.
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Tyson Fury: Joe Joyce Will Walk Through Oleksandr Usyk, Stop Him!
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is fully backing Joe Joyce to overcome Oleksandr Usyk in a potential rematch in the pros. And, he believes Joyce will do it in style - by knockout. In the amateur ranks, Usyk won a decision over Joyce.
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Hunter: on Usyk: Nobody is Going To Really Respect Him at Heavyweight
Heavyweight veteran Michael Hunter does not believe the top players in the weight class are concerned with the abilities of Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk, who unified the entire cruiserweight division, made a move to heavyweight ranks in 2019.
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Hearn: Parker-Chisora Winner Could Fight Whoever Wins Usyk-Joyce For WBO Title
Eddie Hearn doesn’t simply see Joseph Parker-Dereck Chisora as an entertaining heavyweight fight that needed to be rescheduled. The British promoter suspects that the winner of their 12-round match May 1 will be well-positioned to fight for the WBO championship in the foreseeable future.
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Usyk is Still Keeping a Close Eye on Fury vs. Joshua Getting Date, Venue
Egis Klimas, manager of former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, says his client is still watching very closely to see if Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua locks down a date and venue.
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Joe Joyce's Promoter To Usyk: Let's Get This Fight Made For The Fans
There is still no agreement for the heavyweight clash between top contenders Oleksandr Usyk and Joe Joyce. The World Boxing Organization has approved Usyk vs. Joyce to have the WBO's interim-heavyweight title at stake. The winner of their contest would have a mandatory world shot at the victor of the WBO/WBA/WBC/IBF/IBO unification clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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Frank Sanchez is Keeping a Close Eye on Usyk vs. Joyce
Frank Sanchez is keep a very close eye on the WBO heavyweight championship - and aims to secure a crack at that belt sooner than later. The unbeaten Cuban boxer is currently training, with the possibility of returning to the ring on May 8th as part of the undercard to the unification between super middleweight champions Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders.
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Usyk Frustrated, Wants Joyce Deal Done or Joshua Shot Ordered
Alexander Krassyuk, promoter for former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, explains that his team is getting frustrated with the lingering situation for Usyk's next fight. Uysk is the WBO's mandatory challenger to Anthony Joshua.
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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Joe Joyce: Hearn Expects Fight To Go To a Purse Bid
Eddie Hearn, who works with Oleksandr Usyk, expects the heavyweight clash with Joe Joyce to head to a purse bid. The World Boxing Organization has sanctioned Usyk-Joyce for their interim-title. Anthony Joshua is the WBO's full champion - and also holds the WBA, IBF, IBO titles.
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