Ukrainian lightweight Denis Berinchik (18-0, 9 KOs) talked about his attitude to being an underdog in the fight for the vacant WBO title against Mexican Emmanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs), scheduled for May 18 in San Diego, USA.
Former three-weight champion Vasyl Lomachenko made the first comment upon arriving in Australia for his bout with George Kambososos.
Ukrainian lightweight Denis Berinchik (18-0, 9 KOs) told how he is going to act in the upcoming fight with Mexican Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs).
The meeting of these fighters, at the stake of which will be the vacant WBO title, will take place on May 18 in San Diego, USA.
- Denis, taking into account how much time you've spent on physical training, I'll hazard a guess that your bet for this fight is to cosplay Muhammad Ali - "flutter like a butterfly and sting like a bee". Am I right?
- As Mike Tyson used to say, you can plan and think anything. But it all works until the first punch misses. We're going to do our best: fight, defend, throw combinations. The plan for the fight is to box the way I can box.
Former WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has spoken out about the possibility of a fight with current holder of these belts Oleksandr Usyk.
"I would love to fight Usik, but I don't think he's number one on the fans' wish list. You know, I'll fight anyone, and at the same time the promoters want me to fight certain people. And like I said, the fighters they want me to fight would be from the 5-on-5 card that's on June 1, and then they're considering a fight with Tyson Fury.
I'd like to fight Usik, I'd like to fight Ruiz, but I think the fans want me to face Fury," Boxing Social quoted Josh as saying.
WBA light heavyweight titleholder Hilberto Ramirez said he sees Oleksandr Usyk as the favorite in the fight for the world heavyweight title against Tyson Fury.
"I'm going to pick Usik. I like Usik, I like the way he moves and everything else. I think he can win this fight.
Will Fury's size play a role in this fight? I don't know. But I like Usik's style. Alexander needs to keep moving and getting closer, because Fury is big, tall and works well from distance. I think it's an interesting fight," said Ramirez in an interview with YouTube channel Pro Boxing Fans.
Recall that the fight Usik vs. Fury will take place on May 18 in the capital of Saudi Arabia Riyadh.
Former unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua predicts that his former rival Oleksandr Usyk will take on Tyson Fury in an upcoming fight for all the belts in the division
"I fought Usik, so I can only speak about what I experienced with him. A phenomenal fighter, he does everything perfectly. I will say he's going to do a very good job.
I've never fought Fury, so I can't really talk much about how he'll perform or what it's like to fight him. So I can only talk about what I know. I would say that Alexander will win," - quotes the British talkSPORT.
Recall that Usik and Fury will fight on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian lightweight Denis Berinchik (18-0, 9 KOs) assessed his nearest opponent Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs), with whom he will challenge for the vacant WBO title on May 18 in San Diego, USA.
- In what are you unequivocally stronger than the Mexican? What will you offer him?
- First of all, it's a solid amateur school, which he doesn't have. Second, it's defense. Third, it's a variety of shots.
Navarrete, he's very uncomfortable. He doesn't "breathe" very well in 12-round fights. He has a weak defense. Although he gets back to his feet, he still falls down a lot. That's about his weaknesses.
When it comes to his strengths, it should be noted that he is a real fighter with a blazing heart. He is the kind of man who will fight to the end.
WBC super heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury shared his opinion about WBA, WBO and IBF belt holder Oleksandr Usyk.
The long-awaited bout between the Briton and the Ukrainian will take place on 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"I don't have any animosity towards the fighters I've fought or will fight in the future. Usik seems to be a decent guy. He's a God-fearing man who has young children. What else is there to do? I can envision us having 10 beers each because he seems like that kind of character. We need to spend the Saudi money on something," Yahoo News quoted Fury as saying.
Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz has shared his thoughts on which of the heavyweight leaders would be his biggest challenge - Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua.
"I'd like to fight all of them, but I think the toughest would be ... Probably Tyson Fury. I think so. It's hard to say because everybody has a plan until they get in the ring and do their thing. And if it doesn't work, what do you do? You need to change your plan for the fight. That's why I once said: "The hardest thing you can do in boxing is to go down or get hurt and then get back up and win, find a way to win." I think I've done that before," the Mexican said in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hub TV.
As a reminder, Ruiz will fight against Jarrell Miller on August 3 in Los Angeles, USA.
Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz shared his expectations of the upcoming fight for all belts in the division between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
The Ukrainian and the Briton will fight on May 18 in the main event of an evening of boxing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"This fight can turn out either way. It's just like the Deontay Wilder - Zhang Zhilei fight here. I think if Usik is active, throws combinations, stays at close range and does what he has to do, he can win," Ruiz said in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hub TV.
