"I have a contract!" Usyk answered the question of what he will do after the victory over Fury
The unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) will retire after beating Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs). At the same time, the 36-year-old boxer is not going to retire from the sport, but intends to continue playing on the football field.
He said this in an interview with the ES News YouTube channel during the annual congress of the World Boxing Council (WBC), whose belt is owned by the British rival. Our compatriot reminded reporters that he has a valid contract with a Premier League club.
Fury and Usyk in a duel of wills
Comparative characteristics of Usyk and Fury.
"Fury? I will win, become the absolute world champion and go play football. I have a signed contract with a Ukrainian Premier League team. "Polissia! Number one!" Usyk replied emotionally.
Oleksandr Usyk will continue his career in football.
Source: ES News YouTube channel video screenshot
Usyk in the match against Veres in Turkey
Source: FC Polissya
Earlier, the media announced the date of the Usyk-Fury fight, which was scheduled for December 23. Journalists also stated that the British boxer was threatened with a $240 million lawsuit if he refused to enter the ring with Oleksandr by the end of the year.
Usyk with championship belts.
Source: K2 Promotions
Tyson Fury.
Source: Top Rank
The Ukrainian himself admitted how the postponement of the fight affected him. Our boxer also made a number of compliments to his British opponent.
Announcement of the fight Usyk - Fury.
Source: Queensberry Promotions
As OBOZ.UA reported, Oleksandr Usyk did not disclose his tactical plan for the fight with Tyson Fury. In addition, it became known that the Ukrainian is being set up for a fight against the Briton. Also, bookmakers have dramatically changed their quotes for the confrontation.
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