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Usyk's Take on British Boxers
Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed world champion, recently shared his thoughts on the British opponents he has faced. In a surprising move, Usyk snubbed Anthony Joshua when discussing the best attributes of the boxers he has encountered.
Toughest Opponent and Attributes
Usyk, who has an undefeated record of 22 wins in his professional career, named Tyson Fury as his toughest opponent. Despite dominating most of the fight against Fury, Usyk praised Fury's exceptional defense.
Categories and Choices
When asked to name the British boxers with the best attributes in different categories, Usyk made some interesting choices. He picked Derek Chisora as the hardest puncher, Tony Bellew for the best footwork, and Fury for the best boxing IQ.
Notable Omissions
Interestingly, Usyk overlooked Joshua for categories like speed and easiest fight. Instead, he chose Joe Joyce for the latter category, whom he defeated before turning professional.
Upcoming Matches
Usyk is set to watch Chisora take on Joyce, two of his former opponents. It's expected that Tyson Fury will also be present at the event, potentially setting up a reunion between Usyk and Fury since their last bout in May.
