Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik and Briton Derek Chisora \u200b\u200bstaged a traditional battle of views at the final press conference before the fight, which will take place on October 31 in London.
Sasha was in a good mood and smiled, looking into the eyes of his opponent. Chisora, oddly enough, behaved very restrained and this time did not dare to throw out a single stupid antics that he remembered throughout his long career. Interestingly, during the press conference, Usyk and Chisora \u200b\u200bgave hugs.
The winner of the fight will receive the status of the official contender for the WBO world title.
The battle was supposed to take place back in May, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Usyk has 17 professional fights. He got 17 wins (13 by KO), 16 of them in the first heavyweight. He debuted in the heavyweight division on October 13, 2019, defeating Chazz Witherspoon. The fight with Chisora \u200b\u200bwill be his second in heavyweight.
Chisora \u200b\u200bfought 41 fights, in which he won 32 wins (23 by KO). In the last fight on the night of October 27, 2019, he knocked out compatriot David Price.