The legendary former world champion noticed the Ukrainian boxer’s character in the fight with the Briton.
The character of Oleksandr Usik and his desire to win were the main factors that led to the success of the Ukrainian in the fight against Tyson Fury. This is what former legendary boxer Lennox Lewis said.
According to the former absolute champion, Usik’s performance was incredible, and he was also super motivated because of the war.
“I think that Usik shows himself perfectly. He came to this fight fully prepared, ready to do his best. For him it was a kind of war. The war is happening in his country, so he seems to be in a war. Usik proved it is through fighting.
By saying this, I mean he never gave up, he was always by Fury’s side. Even when Tyson was jumping the ropes, he was always there,” Lewis told Boxing News.
We remind you that Usik defeated Fury in May of this year by split decision. The rematch is scheduled for December 21 in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.
Earlier, Usik recalled the blow Fury received in the first fight.
Source: korrespondent
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