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Oleksandr Usyk believes Tyson Fury wants no part of him. The WBA, WBO, and IBF unified heavyweight champion from Ukraine called out Fury, the WBC titlist, to a full unification fight last month immediately after defeating Anthony Joshua in their 12-round heavyweight title rematch in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Everyone knows that George Foreman became the oldest man to win the world heavyweight title when he beat Michael Moorer at 45 to claim the title for the second time.
Oleksandr Usyk quickly sifted through the heavyweight landscape before coming to one overarching realization, practically no one was worthy of his time.
Shelly Finkel, the manager of former heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder, insists he is all ears for making a fight between his charge and Anthony Joshua. (photo by Ryan Hafey)
Eddie Hearn, promoter for two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, believes Oleksandr Usyk will defeat Deontay Wilder in impressive fashion - if that fight comes together.
Oleksandr Usyk apparently has no plans of riding off into the sunset if he cannot land an undisputed heavyweight title bout with Tyson Fury. The IBF, WBO, IBO and WBA unified heavyweight champion from Ukraine informed the Ring that he was interested in fighting former heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder since it seems increasingly likely that his first choice, Fury, the WBC titlist, will be preoccupied with a fight with his countryman Anthony Joshua.
Angel Fernandez is optimistic that Anthony Joshua will bounce back from one of the toughest losses of his career. In fact, the trainer of the former heavyweight champion from London is certain that Joshua will "definitely" defeat Oleksandr Usyk if they ever get in the ring together again.
Over the years, Canelo Alvarez has grown an affinity for the superlative skillset of Oleksandr Usyk. In the midst of preparing for his third showdown against Gennadiy Golovkin, which takes place on September 17th, at the T-Mobile
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. That’s the adage Oleksandr Usyk is offering Anthony Joshua after besting the Brit for a second time via decision.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury feels confident that he would take down Oleksandr Usyk within six rounds of action. Fury, 34-years-old, has been pressing Usyk to fight him sooner than later in an undisputed showdown.