Former WBA and IBF heavyweight champion Murat Gasiev in an interview with admitted that Tyson’s Fury is his favorite boxer, but it will be difficult for him to rule on personal sympathies in a potential fight between the British and the Ukrainians Oleksandr Usyk .
Usyk beat Britain’s Anthony Joshua on August 20 for the second time in his career. Fury last entered the ring in April and then beat fellow countryman Dillian Whyte. After this fight, Fury announced his retirement (he had previously retired from boxing, but later returned).
“A fight like this couldn’t be missed,” Gassiev told . – Usyk, as always, showed excellent boxing, however, he got tired at the end. I hadn’t noticed it during my first fight. But in any case, he showed himself at the highest level. It was clear that, as always, a lot of work had been done and there was a plan for the fight. Joshua was also surprised – he thought that in the sixth round it would end. And there was a moment in the ninth round where Joshua stepped on him, wanted to finish. And after that I said now Joshua would turn to stone, his muscles would clog and Usyk would smash him again with accentless punches.
— Yes, Joshua was better than in the first fight. But personally, I didn’t understand why he wanted to defeat Usyk. A two-meter car … And I did not use it.
– I do not know. Maybe he wasn’t mentally prepared. In theory, he had to hit at least in the Mustache area – on the hands, on the shoulders. But he did not do it. Perhaps he was afraid of getting tired. I do not know. You must ask him this.
– Now there are active discussions on the subject of the fight for the title of absolute world champion between Usyk and Fury.
– If this fight happens, then this fight will be the most discussed and anticipated in the boxing world today. I dare not guess who is the best. But it will be interesting for me to watch this fight. Many consider Fury the favorite, but Sasha is a very experienced and cunning boxer. I think he’ll get Fury’s keys.
– You said that Fury was one of your favorite boxers.
– It’s 100%. He’s a legend for me, I really like his way of boxing, his way of showing himself in the ring. If this fight happens, then I will definitely quit everything and watch this fight.
Where will your sympathy go?
“I don’t know who to root for. I will support boxing. When Usyk fought Joshua, he backed Sasha. And Fury is my favorite boxer. It is difficult for me to answer.
Source : MatchTV
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