Oleksandr Usyk’s remarks about Jake Paul and KSI add intrigue ahead of his heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury, while Fury expressed respect for Usyk’s accomplishments
In a recent session of word association, Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight champion slated to face Tyson Fury on May 18, delivered pointed comments regarding Jake Paul and KSI, both prominent figures in the world of YouTube and boxing.
When prompted with the name “Jake Paul,” Usyk’s immediate response was succinct: “Stop boxing.” Similarly, when asked about KSI, Usyk simply remarked, “Blogger.”
These remarks reflect Usyk’s focus and determination as he gears up to battle Fury for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia. This historic bout marks the first time in the heavyweight division that all four major belts are set to be contested.
In contrast to Usyk’s candid remarks, Tyson Fury adopted a more respectful tone when discussing his upcoming opponent.
Despite past criticisms leveled at Usyk, Fury acknowledged his formidable reputation, describing him as “a real bad man” and cautioning against underestimating him.
“So I’m training hard for him, I’m doing everything I can. I respect Usyk as a man. I respect his career as well – Olympic champion, undisputed cruiserweight champion, unified heavyweight champion.”
