The Ukrainian absolute world champion recalled how those around him prevented him from changing his weight category.
Alexander Usik called himself his most formidable rival. Thus, the absolute champion indicated that one should always believe in himself and never give up on his dreams.
The Ukrainian boxer recalled how people around him prevented him from changing weight categories.
“A lot of people told me that I shouldn’t move from cruiserweight to heavyweight, because I’m small and I won’t succeed, but all my life I’ve heard that I won’t succeed, but only those who succeed. don’t succeed.” trying to do something.
I will not listen to those who say I will not succeed. On the contrary, I believe that everything will be fine for me. My toughest opponent is me,” Usyk said in a documentary about himself.
We remind you that Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision and became the first absolute heavyweight champion since 1999.
Earlier, the former world champion in two weight categories, Timothy Bradley, expressed his admiration for Usyk.
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