"I have no motivation": Usyk speaks about rematch with Fury

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) is fully focused on training and does not think about motivation for his rematch with Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs). Our compatriot's goal is to prepare well for the second fight against the Briton.

Usyk told reporters about this during a press conference in London, Sports Illustrated reports. "What is my motivation before the rematch? I have no motivation. Only my regimen, only my concentration. That's my motivation. That's enough," Oleksandr said.

The boxers also had their first duel of looks before the rematch on December 21. The Ukrainian appeared there in an unusual way, changing his image. In addition, he forced his opponent to take an unusual step to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In the first fight, Usyk defeated Fury by split decision – 114:113, 113:114, 115:112 – and became the absolute world heavyweight champion.

Our compatriot also shared his expectations for the second fight with Fury and responded to the accusations of cheating during the May 18 fight. In addition, Oleksandr told us what he learned from this fight.

The legendary Volodymyr Klychko shared his expectations for the rematch between Usyk and Fury. And ex-champion Amir Khan disagreed with the forecasts for the fight's repeat.

In turn, Russian boxing coach Andrei Ivichuk called Tyson the winner of the upcoming rematch with Oleksandr. And the Ukrainian named the only boxer he is interested in fighting after the second fight with the Briton.

In addition, the British Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) answered the question of who he would like to see win the rematch between Usyk and Fury. The Briton himself named his motivation for the second fight against our compatriot. He also told us when he would start preparing for the fight.

Fury also responded to Usyk's team representatives when they compared him to dictator Vladimir Putin. And the Briton Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) wished the Ukrainian defeat.

As OBOZ.UA previously reported, former Ukrainian boxing coach Mykhailo Zavyalov said that Tyson Fury would put his career on the line in a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. The Briton himself noted that he does not believe in his victory on points in the second fight with the Ukrainian. In turn, Usyk revealed the details of his preparation for the fight.

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