12 May

For Usyk, Facing Fury is the Fight of His Career

Ukrainian holder of the WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles (over 90.7 kg) Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) commented on his condition before the fight against WBC champion Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs).

"I feel incredible – like at the Olympic Games in 2012. Just as young, energetic, with a great desire to move forward. This is the fight of my entire career and my sports life. I want to say this: victory is for all the Ukrainian people, and defeat is personal," said Usyk.

The fight for the title of undisputed world heavyweight champion between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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