Former Alexander Usik coach James Bashir praises the Ukrainian heavyweight champion.

Specialist is confident that Alexander is able to become a worthy successor to Vladimir Klitschko in the heavyweight division.

"Antenna will help his IQ. And character. He has a huge career in amateurs. He had to meet with different opponents, including those who were higher and who had longer arms.

It would be very difficult in a duel against Anthony Joshua. This is the most difficult test. But, it seems to me, in a couple of years he will be ready and to Joshua.

Joshua - the only boxer in the world, whom I consider the favorite in the confrontation with the Anxious. The rest he can win and now: both Parker and Wilder. I repeat, the most difficult test is Joshua, "Bashir said..

Recall, Usik plans to hold his next fight in Ukraine.

April 9 Ukrainian champion confidently dealt with the American Michael Hunter and defended the WBO title in the first cruiserweight.