The manager of the WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF super heavyweight champion spoke about the importance of the fight for the absolute champion title.
The absolute super heavyweight championship means a lot to Usik. That is why the Ukrainian sacrificed a lot for his cause. The manager of WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF super heavyweight champion Egis Klimas spoke about it.
In addition, the functionary said that in this difficult time, the possible title of a Ukrainian is very important for his homeland.
“It was his dream from the beginning when he entered professional boxing – to be the absolute champion and he became the absolute heavyweight champion and he had the dream of becoming the absolute super heavyweight champion for the second time many of him.
Now it means a lot for Ukraine, and he is really a national hero. Today in Ukraine, if you say Usyk, everyone knows his name. It means a lot,” Klimas told October Red.
We remind you that the fight between Usik and Fury is scheduled for May 18 in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Earlier, Usik’s promoter named the main advantage of the Ukrainian that will help him in the fight with Fury.
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