Australian heavyweight Jay Opetaya (27-0, 21 KOs) will simply destroy Alexander Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) in a potential fight. The 29-year-old boxer from Sydney, with his performances in the professional ring, proved his strength and ability to defeat the Ukrainian super champion.
This opinion was expressed in an interview with the Daily Star by former world heavyweight champion Mairis Briedis. According to him, our compatriot should retire after two victories over Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs). In addition, there is no point in Usik going down in weight if he decides to continue competing.
" The problem is that over time he gained weight. Returning to heavy weight would require losing extra pounds, which is a significant stress on the body. I think if Usyk returns to cruiserweight and fights Opetaia, the Australian will tear him apart - not just win, but completely destroy him. Because losing weight will undermine Usik's strength. That’s why I’m confident that Opetaia will defeat Usik,” Briedis said..
Earlier, the legendary Evander Holyfield named one mistake that the Ukrainian boxer is close to and which he should not make. Alexander himself told what he plans to do after finishing his boxing career.
Usik also decided on his next opponent in the professional ring and the weight category in which he will compete. At the same time, he received a sensational offer to hold a championship fight in Ukraine in a new division.
In addition, Briton Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) threatened the Ukrainian with revenge and called for a rematch, despite the fact that he has yet to fight Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs).
Let us recall that Alexander defeated Daniel by technical knockout in the ninth round in August 2023, and the Briton scored with a dirty blow below the belt. Chairman of the Saudi General Authority for Entertainment Turki Al al-Sheikh announced his intention to organize a rematch between the British and Ukrainian.
Manager Egis Klimas told when Alexander plans to return to the ring. Artificial intelligence has already made a forecast for the Ukrainian’s fight.