In Bernd’s opinion, the Ukrainian’s psychological stability will play in his favor.
Ex-manager Ukrainian boxer, former world heavyweight champion according to WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO versions Vladimir Klitschko Bernd Bente commented on the upcoming fight between the WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF champion Alexander Usik (21-0, 14 KOs) and WBC title holder Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KO) for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion.
“I predict a victory on points for Oleksandr Usik in the fight against Tyson Fury. Usik is a better fighter technically. He has a lot more experience. He had 350 fights as an amateur in two weight classes. Usyk also boxed against stronger opponents as a professional.”
“Fury’s best opponents were Wladimir Klitschko, who was almost 40 years old at the time, and the very limited Deontay Wilder with one trick up his sleeve. Even Fury’s usual mind games are ineffective against Usyk. Alexander is a calm dude, psychologically he is stronger than Fury.”
The unification fight between Usik and Fury was first scheduled for February 17, but due to Tyson’s injury it was postponed to May 18. 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.
Source: Sportarena
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