The mandatory challenger for the IBF heavyweight title said he studied the Ukrainian style well.
Filip Hrgovic says he knows well the secret of success with Oleksandr Usyk. The mandatory challenger for the IBF super heavyweight title said he has been sparring with southpaws for over a year, which will help him a lot in the fight with the Ukrainian.
“The last two fights I fought with southpaws. In my head I completely switched to a right-handed stance. I sparred with southpaws for a year and a half. I think this is very good preparation for Usyk. I know that the fight against he’s going to have a hard time. He’s a great fighter “I think he’s the best in the world right now. Usyk has a place in history, he has accomplished a lot. I think he’s a future Hall of Famer.
It’s going to be a tough fight, but I’m big, fast and strong enough. I hit a lot. I feel like I will be one hundred percent motivated by him. I performed better than against McKean and Zhilei. I’m not very good at them, but I know I can at least give him a tough fight. However, I am also confident that I can beat him,” Hrgovic said in an interview with the Boxing Social YouTube channel.
Let’s remember that Hrgovic threatened Usyk earlier.
Source: korrespondent
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