The boxer who will "tear and completely destroy" Usyk is named
Australian heavyweight Jai Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) will simply destroy Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) in a potential fight. The 29-year-old boxer from Sydney has proven his strength and ability to defeat the Ukrainian super champion with his performances in the professional ring.
This opinion was expressed in an interview with the Daily Star by former world heavyweight champion Mairis Briedis. According to him, our compatriot should end his career after two victories over Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs). In addition, there is no point in Usyk dropping down in weight if he decides to continue fighting.
Usyk with championship belts.
"If I were Usyk, I would have left undefeated and not returned to the heavyweight division. The problem is that he gained weight over time. Returning to the heavyweight division would require him to lose those extra pounds, which is a lot of stress for the body. I think that if Usyk returns to cruiserweight and fights Opetaia, the Australian will tear him apart – not just beat him, but completely destroy him. Because losing weight will undermine Usyk's strength. That's why I'm sure Opetaia will beat Usyk," Briedis said.
Jai Opetaia with his championship belt.
Mairis Briedis.
Source: screenshot of a video from Mairis Briedis' YouTube channel
Earlier, the legendary Evander Holyfield named one mistake that a Ukrainian boxer is close to and should not make. Oleksandr himself told us what he intends to do after his boxing career.
Usyk has also decided on his next opponent in the professional ring and the weight category in which he will fight. At the same time, he received a sensational offer to hold a championship fight in Ukraine in a new division.
Oleksandr Usyk in London.
Source: Instagram Ready To Fight
In addition, the British Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) threatened the Ukrainian with revenge and called for a rematch, even though he still had to fight Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs).
It will be recalled that Oleksandr defeated Daniel by TKO in the ninth round in August 2023, and the Briton scored with a dirty punch below the belt. The head of the Saudi General Authority for Entertainment, Turki Al-Sheikh, announced his intention to organize a rematch between the British and Ukrainian.
Usyk knocked out Dubois
Daniel Dubois.
Manager Egis Klimas told us when Oleksandr plans to return to the ring. Artificial intelligence has already made a forecast for the Ukrainian's fight.
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Oleksandr Usik
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