Promoter Ben Shalom wants to arrange a big fight with the participation of the absolute champion of Ukraine.
Alexander Usik is thinking about changing weight categories and returning to heavyweight. And although the decision has not yet been made, a possible opponent has already been found for the absolute champion of Ukraine.
Promoter Ben Shalom spoke about his desire to organize a big fight with Ukrainian participation. According to the functionary, if he returns to cruiserweight, Usyk can fight the winner of the fight between WBO champion Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakpore.
“If Oleksandr Usyk decides to return to heavyweight, we will see a great fight on stage here in the UK against the winner of the WBO title fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakpore.
Usyk dominated the heavyweight division before moving up to the heavyweights, where he became the undisputed champion. What he achieved in sports is incredible. He was a genius of his generation. Perhaps even the best P4P in the world.
But no matter how perfect his skills are, you can see, both Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakpore would relish the opportunity to test themselves in a duel against such a man in the ring,” Shalom was quoted as saying by skysports.
It should be noted that the match between Riakpore and Billam-Smith will take place on June 15 at the Crystal Peles Stadium – Selhurst Park in London.
Earlier, Usik’s manager said why the Ukrainian wanted to change the weight category.
Source: korrespondent
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