5 sparring partners join Usyk's training camp through Ready To Fight!
Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk continues his preparation for the unification bout against Tyson Fury. The first fight for undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999—an historic event every boxer and sports fan wants to be a part of.
Thanks to Ready To Fight, Oleksandr's team improved its efficiency and provided an opportunity for dozens of boxers to be part of this historic battle. Sparring partners were quickly found in one of Usyk's crucial camps, and here's how it happened.
The announcement for sparring partners was posted on the RTF platform, and within days, Oleksandr's team received an astounding amount of replies.
On December 5, 2023, Oleksandr Usyk's team director and Ready To Fight CEO Sergey Lapin announced the search for sparring partners for the training camp of the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, and The Ring super heavyweight champion from Ukraine. At that time, preparation for the showdown against WBC champion Tyson Fury was already in full swing, with Usyk working on his physical condition in Spain, gradually approaching sparring sessions.
The requirements for sparring partners were as follows:
- Southpaw stance (left-handed)
- Height: 200-210 cm, reach: 200-216 cm
- Weight from 79.5 kg to over 90.8 kg
- Different skill levels
- Price for 1 sparring session – $400
All this information was posted directly on the Ready To Fight platform. Our system is simple, understandable, yet highly functional, helping every boxer, official, or sports team simplify all organizational aspects. As seen in this example, Usyk's team has already shown how much easier and convenient it is for boxers to achieve results with Ready To Fight.
Two weeks later, the first interim results of the search were known – over 50 candidates were ready to spar with Oleksandr, meeting the basic characteristics outlined in the announcement. Without additional calls and lengthy searches, the champion found not just sparring partners but a whole list of boxers ready to work and motivated to give their best for the team.
Ready To Fight reveals the names of sparring partners who are working with Usyk
Country: Serbia
- Record: 7-1-1, 6 KOs
- Height: 204 cm
- 25-year-old Serbian debuted as a professional boxer in 2018, having fought in Germany, Macedonia, and Kosovo. "I believe you will emerge victorious against Tyson Fury," Hasanovic wrote on his social media.
Country: Germany
- Record: 1-0, 1 KO
- Emmanuel is not new to sparring with Usyk. He trained with Oleksandr before the fight against Daniel Dubois, where the Ukrainian won by knockout. Odiasse made his professional debut in 2023, knocking out Emre Altinas in the second round.
Country: Ukraine
- Record: 5-1, 2 KOs
- 35-year-old boxer from Nikolaev debuted as a professional boxer in 2019, having fought in Poland and Ukraine. In 2023, he had three matches – won twice by knockout and lost one by judges' decision.
Country: Poland
- Record: 38-10, 20 KOs
- Height: 202 cm
- Reach: 208 cm
- A heavyweight classic in Usyk's preparation. A big, powerful, and experienced Pole. Mariusz is a Ready To Fight ambassador, having worked with Oleksandr before. In 2023, Vah had three matches – won twice by knockout, lost once by judges' decision to Frazer Clarke.
Country: United Kingdom
- Record: 0-1, 0 KOs
- Shili made his professional debut in 2023 with a close decision loss. A sizable and fast boxer with an excellent jab and lively combinations.
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