Former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko commented on Alexander Usik's victory in a fight against Myris Briedis as part of the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) semi-.
Usik won by the decision of the majority of judges - 114: 114, 115: 113, 115: 113, - and combined the champion belts of WBO and WBC.
Klitschko, Jr. was present at the battle of the past in Riga, and in his Twitter praised compatriot.
"I take off my hat in front of Usik and Briedis. You created this entertainment and it was tough until the very end. I'm proud of you, champion, "- wrote Klitschko.
In the final of the WBSS, Usik will face the winner of the Gassiev pair - Dorticos, who will fight on February 10.