The manager of the Ukrainian champion spoke about preparations for the fight with Tyson Fury
Sergey Lapinmanager and coach of the WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO world heavyweight champion Alexandra Usikaspoke about the preparation of the Ukrainian boxer for the fight for the undisputed title with the WBC champion Tyson Fury.
“The team analyzes the opponent. We are planning a further program in the training camp. We are looking at which elements of preparation should be given more attention.”
“Sparring started a few months ago when we were preparing for the fight in February. They didn’t end; rather, we took a short break. For some time there was an emphasis on physical training.”
“In the process of preparing for the fight, we recruited 15 sparring partners. Everyone wants to get in and train with the champion. But the key question here is what benefit they can bring to the camp. We invite those who give a full amount of work and show good results.
“How much does training camp cost now? Our camps take place in different countries and, accordingly, have different budgets. But it’s hundreds of thousands.”
“Sasha’s weight is fine. Naturally, mass grows through physical training. Works with iron. If we compare it with 2018, now Alexander can no longer be called a cruiser. He is already a full-fledged heavyweight. At the peak of physical work, his weight reaches 108 kg.”
The unification fight between Usik and Fury will take place on May 18. The list of other fights that will take place as part of the boxing evening in Saudi Arabia is also known. Among them is the fight between Ukrainian Daniel Lapin and Portuguese Octavio Pudivitra for the WBA Continental light heavyweight title.
The event will be hosted by Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The WBC proposes to reform the judges for the reporting fight, increasing their number to 5-6 people. Penalties for boxers who refuse to fight are $10 million.
WBC President Mauricio Suleiman announced that an agreement had been concluded between the boxers for a re-fight. The WBO is also ready to sanction the second fight. It was reported that the fate of a possible rematch depends on the holding of the first fight. Fury said that the contract has a mandatory rematch clause, and a re-fight with Usyk could take place in October.
Suleiman also presented a special WBC belt for which Usik and Fury will fight. Its design uses the colors of the Ukrainian and British flags. Pope Francis has already blessed the World Boxing Council belt that will be on the line in the title fight.
Source: Sportarena
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