Usyk's Team Ensures Fair Judging

Alexander Krassyuk, head of K2 Promotions and CBDO of Ready To Fight, discussed measures taken to ensure fairness in the upcoming fight between his client, WBO, WBA, IBF, and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) and WBC champion Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs).

"I can't say that people are trying to do us harm or give Fury any advantage. That’s not true, Turki Al al-Sheikh is an honest person. He's a boxing fan and has the right to have a favorite in the fight and support who he wants. That’s normal for anyone, but it shouldn't affect the course of the fight and the judging. We've taken care of all the details to secure fair judging, but ask me about it on the morning of the 19th.

However, let me be clear: for us, this is all very normal. For Usyk, it’s even more comfortable. Remember the first fight with Anthony Joshua in London when we came, and no one gave Usyk a chance? People couldn’t believe he could beat AJ. Those who understand boxing knew, but the casual fans, who watch boxing from time to time, they were quite sure that Usyk was too small.

They are saying the same now, but they don’t understand that there are very important things behind Usyk. There are some things in his heart that few know about. These are extraordinary characteristics that made him an absolute champion at cruiserweight and will make him an absolute in the heavyweight division,” Krassyuk stated.

The fight between Usyk and Fury is scheduled for May 18 in Saudi Arabia. The winner will become the undisputed world heavyweight champion.