"Usyk is a Tough Guy": Ali Bashir on Fury's Preparation

James Ali Bashir, former coach of WBA, WBO, IBO, and IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs), says that the Ukrainian's next opponent, British boxer Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs), will definitely be well-prepared for the confrontation.

"He is preparing for a tough fight. And rightly so, because Oleksandr Usyk is a tough guy. Usyk is a tough opponent mentally, intellectually, physically—he is a tough guy.

Tyson Fury is preparing for the fight of his life because it's a bout for the undisputed world champion. They both have invested a lot in this fight, there's a lot at stake," said Ali Bashir.

The Usyk-Fury fight will take place on May 18th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.