WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO heavyweight champion (over 90.7 kg) Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) gave a comment after the weigh-in ceremony dedicated to his bout against WBC titleholder Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs).
- What did you say to Tyson during the stare-down?
- Don’t be scared. Tomorrow I won’t leave you alone.
- If your father were alive, what advice would he give you?
- Son, you can do it.
- How do you stay so calm?
- It’s my plan. If I get nervous, I won’t win.
- Message to the fans?
- My fans, I love you. See you tomorrow!
Usyk and Fury will compete for the first undisputed world heavyweight title since 1999. The show will take place on the night of May 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.