Strategically, the Briton is more profitable for his compatriot to win, but objectively he considers Alexander stronger
Former World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua faced a difficult choice when predicting the winner in the upcoming fight for the title of absolute heavyweight champion between the holder of the WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO titles Alexander Usik and WBC champion Tyson Fury.
“I think Usyk will win. I don’t know if I’ve always said this, but I think Usyk will win.”
“Who do I wish victory to? That’s a good question. Perhaps, from a logical point of view, it’s Fury, because it’s a bigger fight if he fights me. Fury always said he didn’t want to fight. If he wins it will be a bigger fight for me, but that’s the only reason I said Fury. For my own good, for my selfish motives,” the Briton emphasized.
Let us remind you that Fury and Usyk are scheduled to meet in the ring on May 18. The event, as before, will be hosted by the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. The WBC proposes to reform the judges for the reporting fight, increasing their number to 5-6 people. “The Gypsy King” has already resumed work in training camp after an injury he received during sparring and resulted in the postponement of the fight.
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced that an agreement had been reached between the boxers for a re-fight. The WBO is also ready to sanction the second fight. However, the fate of a possible rematch depends on the first fight. Penalties for boxers who refuse to fight are $10 million.
In turn, Joshua will fight against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou on March 8 in Riyadh. You can watch the event online on the DAZN platform via the PPV system. The viewing cost for Ukraine is $20.
In January, the Saudi organizers of the largest boxing matches announced their desire to hold an event in which the winners of the fights Alexander Usyk – Fury and Joshua – Ngannou will meet. AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn has said that the proposed fight between his protégé and the “Gypsy King” (if both win their upcoming fights) will be “one of the greatest in history.”
Source: Sportarena
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