WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight world champion Alexander Usik commented on his recognition as the best boxer of 2024 according to The Ring magazine.
The Ukrainian boxer expressed words of gratitude and addressed his opponent Tyson Fury, against whom he had two fights.
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This year has been great for me. For me, for my team, for my country. This is very important. If you can, help people, if you can, give them your smile. Smile. Be happy, thank you very much.
I want to say to my opponent, my best friend Tyson Fury: " You are wonderful, my opponent,” Usik said after the award..
Earlier it was reported that Usik also became boxer of the year according to an authoritative publication.