Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik on the eve of the fight against Latvian Myris Briedis called his main goal for 2018.

In addition, Usik even named the name of the desired opponent, with whom he would like to meet in the near future.

"I'm very glad that my fight with Briedis will take place. It does not make any difference to me that it will take place in Riga. My goal is to unify the belt. All I need is a fight. My plan for 2018 is the title of Mohammed Ali. This victory will be a landmark for me, because I was born with this boxer in one day. God gives me the opportunity to participate in this tournament, and while I'm on the right track.

The first goal that I have is the title of Mohammed Ali and with God's help I will succeed. Then we will already talk about the heavyweight. But the idea of ??moving to this division does not leave me for a day. Tony Bellew speaks very well of me. This guy is very sympathetic to me as a boxer. He behaves like a gentleman. I would be very happy to meet him and even come to him in Liverpool, "- quotes the words of Usik PSB Sports.

Recall that the battle of Usik-Briedis will take place in the semifinal of the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) on January 27, 2017.