Tyson Fury or Oleksander Usyk? Who is the best heavyweight boxer? The Briton has been the WBC federation champion since February 2020, when he defeated Deontay Wilder ahead of time. Out of three fights with the American, he won two and drew one (the first one). In 2022, Fury easily defeated compatriots: Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora. In turn, Oleksander Usyk confidently coped in the rematch with Anthony Joshua, successfully defending the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts for the first time. Now there’s no way out. Fury and Usyk face off in a unification bout that will ultimately determine who is the king of world boxing.
Everything indicates that in a few months we will meet the heavyweight king.
– It will be the biggest event of the 21st century, because there are as many as four stripes on the line. We’re still working on the details. The date was moved from the beginning of March to the end of April, and the event will probably take place in Saudi Arabia, although there is also a British offer on the table – Aleksander Krasiuk, manager of the Ukrainian boxer, revealed on TVP Sport.
“The most important thing is that this fight happens. The rest does not matter, although of course it would be better to see her in London – comments Janusz Pindera, a boxing expert.
What about Anthony Joshua?
It may have seemed that Anthony Joshua would dominate the heavyweight division for many years, but the last few months have brutally verified him. And although he is still among the world leaders, he has already lost three times. Now he has to rebuild himself to fight for the highest goals again. DAZN TV already reported in November 2022 that Dillian Whyte or Otto Wallin would become Joshua’s new rival. But it seems that the situation has changed. .
“I’m the favorite on Joshua’s list of potential opponents. I feel like I can retire him. You don’t take my words literally because if Joshua loses to me, he can still fight, but I can really beat him. I’ve sparred with him for years. He knows he has a tough road ahead of him,” the Australian told Sky Sports. He added: “People have no respect for Joshua, but he changed heavyweight. He gave her popularity and big money.
Source: Sport.PL
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