The Ukrainian absolute world champion also named the most difficult match at the professional level.
Oleksandr Usyk unexpectedly chose Dereck Chisora as the opponent with the hardest punch. Despite meeting in the ring with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, the British veteran’s hits are the strongest for the absolute champion.
At the same time, choosing the most difficult fight in his career, the Ukrainian did not hesitate to choose his last fight for all belts in the heavyweight division.
“Hardest fight – yes, with Fury Hardest punch – no Because Dereck Chisora is this is a very tough guy, and I said: “Oh my God, like a baseball bat in 3 Knockdown.
We remind you that Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision and became the first absolute heavyweight champion since 1999.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Dereck Chisora in October 2020 by decision: 117-112, 115-113, 115-113.
It was previously known that Usik could change the weight category again.
Source: korrespondent

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