Sergey Lapin, team leader of the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight champion Alexander Usik, shared his opinion about his closest opponent, Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.

According to him, this will be a difficult rivalry, but the Ukrainian boxer understands what can be expected from his opponent and has previously faced more serious challenges.

" He is not an easy opponent at all. He is a powerful puncher who is comfortable going forward and engaging in exchanges.. But we clearly understand his style and strengths. It's not just about strength, it's about levels, timing and intelligence in the ring.

We expect him to start aggressively and try to use his physics. But during his career, Alexander has dealt with much more difficult challenges, we will be fully prepared for what Rico will offer on May 23.

Alexander has watched Rico Verhoeven fights before, he knows him.

As for kickboxing, Alexander had some experience in this discipline at the beginning of his career. So he understands its specifics,” Sky Sports quotes Lapin as saying..

As you know, the Usyk-Verhoeven fight will take place on May 23 in the Egyptian city of Giza near the pyramids.

Previously, Usyk intrigued with a promo video of the fight with Verhoeven.

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