Sergei Lapin spoke out about Oleksandr Usik’s decision to renounce his championship titles, reports Sky Sports.

The manager of the undefeated fighter from Ukraine noted that Usik does not want to be dependent on mandatory belt defenses or other external factors.

" When Alexander feels that it is time, he will make this decision himself. He has earned the right to decide when and how to close this chapter,” Lapin emphasized.

In addition, according to him, giving up the titles is a deliberate step that should breathe new life into the heavyweight division and provide an opportunity for new champions to prove themselves.

Previously, the promoter announced a candidate for Usik’s farewell fight.

It seemed to the WBC President that instead of Usyk, AI refused the titles. News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp.