Oleksandr Usykis the man to bring heavyweight boxing to a entirely new degree, it was maintained in the pre-fight media conference to his divisional debut.
The former cruiserweight champion will face Chazz Witherspoon on Sunday morning live on Sky Sports Action, at his playoff fight prior to targeting the entire world names.
Out of Anthony Joshua he is the largest celebrity in boxing, promoter Eddie Hearn explained, before adding:There is no barrier of language to genius.
The pressure is there on him to win and maintain that compulsory standing. Can he cope with the huge guys? Can he compete in the heavyweight division?
Usyks manager Egis Klimas said:On Saturday when the bells ring, make a note of the best heavyweight in the branch, Oleksandr Usyk. The baddest guy on the planet!
His co-promoter Alex Krassyuk added:We think Usyk is the man to deliver heavyweight boxing to a totally new level.
He is live on Sky Sports Box Office. Usyk hopes to battle the winner.
But veteran rival Witherspoon, who resigned from the week to replace scheduled rival Tyrone Spong, explained:I had been ready to step up and take the challenge. Where it makes sense to step up Im at a point in my career.
This really is a great prospect. Opportunity knocks every once in a while and now you need to open the door and sayWho is it?
He is a fighter that is mythical, a terrific winner with all the accolades on the planet. Im looking to put on a performance that is great.
I wont act the fool but Im the guy wholl appear to moan. I am not scared. You can not be fearful. Im here, Im prepared to battle.
Im the larger guy, Im prepared to mix it up and anything could happen.
One time in my life, I created history. I was the only guy to have stoppages in the Golden Gloves [amateur] tournament. Lightning has struck one time, also Im looking for it to strike twice.
On the undercard, unbeaten Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA light-heavyweight name.
Jessica McCaskill will defend WBC super-lightweight names and both the WBA in her home city at a rematch past year from Erica Farias, who she beat.
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