watching. After taking stock in the opening round, Usyk got to work with the jab. Results were: 2006 Ukraine middleweight representative at the Ukraine vs. USA Dual in Harvey, USA. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Though he’s already 32 years old, Usyk … 3) Who would Usyk want next? Results were: 2006 Middleweight Silver Medalist for Ukraine at the Bocskai Memorial in Debrecen, Hungary. 2005 Ukraine middleweight representative at the Ukraine vs. Poland Dual in Leczna, Poland. Usyk is the planet’s warmest, fuzziest bear trap. All rights reserved. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images). ID# 659772. Pro Boxing Am Boxing World Series Boxing All Sports promoter ... Oleksandr Trifonov: 5 10 0: Brovari W. UD am boxing. Due to the increase in the number of cases of coronavirus in the UK, the duel will be held without spectators. 2006 Middleweight Silver Medalist for Ukraine at the Ahmet Comert Tournament in Istanbul, Turkey. MATCHROOM BOXING have added a new star to their ranks. Oleksandr Usyk, born January 17th 1987 made his debut in November 2013. Maybe he can also use his 27-pound weight advantage to make things more difficult for Usyk. people. Witherspoon, meanwhile, is a +1200 underdog, which means you’d earn $1,200 with a $100 bet. 2007 Ukraine light heavyweight representative at the Amber Gloves (Duals) in Kaliningrad, Russia. Killer and comic relief. Due to the increase in the number of cases of coronavirus in the UK, the duel will be held without spectators. Results were: Quarterfinals: Defeated Safak Berka (Turkey) (W/O), Semifinals: Defeated Milos Cvetkovic (Serbia) (17-4), 2008 Ukraine heavyweight representative at the, Preliminaries (1/8): Defeated Nijati Yushan (China) (23-4). Name: Oleksandr UsykBirth Name: Олександр Олександрович УсикBorn: 1987-01-17Hometown: Kiev, UkraineBirthplace: UkraineStance: SouthpawHeight: 190cmReach: 198cmPro Boxer: RecordAmateur Boxer: RecordWorld Series: RecordPromoter: Record. The Philadelphia-born former not-quite-contender came in having fought just twice in three years, and he signed on as the fill-in just four days before the bout – apparently cornered between buffet runs at the Golden Corral. That triumph was at heavyweight - and when Usyk turned professional a year later he was signed up by the Klitschko brothers' K2 Promotions to box at cruiserweight. “But it’s all about my team. Results were: Preliminaries (1/16): Defeated Manpreet Singh (India) (16-2), Quarterfinals: Defeated Vitalijus Subacius (Lithuania) (19-1). Last modified on Tue 15 Oct 2019 09.42 EDT. Has defeated 7 opponents (3 by KO) in World Cruiserweight Title fights. Either way, Witherspoon does have some talent. First, he beat Murat Gassiev in the finals of the World Boxing Super Series to become the first undisputed cruiserweight champion in 14 years. 2008 Light Heavyweight Gold Medalist for Ukraine at the Strandja Memorial in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. At the end, the scorecards read 114-114, 115-113, 115-113 to give Usyk the victory and the WBC title to add to his WBO cruiserweight crown. So it has become Usyk’s challenge to not only display his gifts – both pugilistic and charismatic – but to do so against men inches taller and dozens of pounds heavier. In the 12th round, Hunter was hurt following a flurry of power shots and was given a standing-8 count. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A good sign. When Usyk was scheduled to fight Tyrone Spong, Usyk was about a -3000 favorite. During the fifth round, Usyk started to control the fight by landing clean combinations. I am now at a point where I need to take this shot.”. Previously, Usyk was merely one of the greatest cruiserweight fighters in history and a theoretical pound-for-pound boogeyman. Will you be able to withstand it against elite competition? Has a record of 7-0 (3 KO) in world title fights. It’s been quite a rollercoaster for Usyk in the past 15 months. That's the difference. The post-fight questions lobbed at Usyk were predictable. “So many people on the internet are talking badly about me, asking me why I got this shot,” Witherspoon said during a prefight press conference. Location: Forum, Inglewood, California, USA. While doing so, I wrote books about Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NFL draft pick Johnny Manziel, legendary football coach Sid Gillman and the University of Cincinnati football program. I am looking for lightning to strike here, but I am coming to rumble.”. Then, he decimated Bellew, proving he’s one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Results were: Preliminaries (1/16): Defeated Evgenijius Tutkus (Lithuania) (26-2), Semifinals: Defeated Sergey Korneyev (Belarus) (23-10), Finals: Defeated Teymur Mammadov (Azerbaijan) (25-15), 2012 Heavyweight Gold Medalist for Ukraine at the. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Before Usyk (15-0, 11 KOs) enters that clash, we recap the last five bouts of his career. Oleksandr Usyk. Results were: Defeated Eric Brechlin (German Eagles) (TKO-3). He represented his country at both the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, losing to Clemente Russo in Beijing before taking the gold medal in London. • This article appeared first on The Queensberry Rules• Follow Jason Langendorf and The Queensberry Rules on Twitter, Available for everyone, funded by readers. Witherspoon hasn’t lost a fight in seven years. Usyk will need to bulk up for what comes next — which promoter Eddie Hearn says is the winner of the rematch between Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua. Both apex predator and Animaniac. The battle of the two former Olympians was a one-sided contest. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/4/a5/oleksandr-usyk_1a64htg1gk4511mkvt4ew118wh.jpg?t=-662125803&w=500&quality=80, Join DAZN and watch the Joshua-Povetkin fight for free. Amateur Record: 335-15 2005 Ukraine middleweight representative at the European Junior Championships in Tallinn, Estonia. Results were: 2007 Ukraine light heavyweight representative at the Ahmet Comert Tournament in Istanbul, Turkey. Then, his original opponent for Saturday, Tyrone Sponge, failed a drug test, knocking him out of the event, and that meant Witherspoon—who hasn’t lost since 2012 but who hasn’t had a meaningful opponent in just as long—gets his big opportunity. Creating a Tapology account = Less advertising. At the 2006 European Championships he won his first three matches but lost in the semi-final to Matvey Korobov. “Because he has the green belt and green is my most important color.” The green belt he’s referring to is the belt handed out to WBC titlists. But at this moment, he’s probably, at worst, the second-best technical boxer in the division behind Tyson Fury. Eleven months after defending his undisputed cruiserweight championship by knocking out Tony Bellew, Oleksandr Usyk finaly will make his first step into the boxing ring as a heavyweight when he faces late replacement Chazz Witherspoon in a fight you can stream on DAZN. That's what Evander Holyfield complained about a lot when he moved up from cruiserweight [to heavyweight]. 2012/2013 Ukraine Otamans heavyweight representative at the World Series of Boxing. Usyk's hand is raised after winning a decision against Clemente Russo in the finals of the 2012 Olympics. Oleksandr Usyk, the cruiserweight champion turned heavyweight contender, is guided by two indomitable polar forces that he brings to bear with magnetic energy, a twinkle in the eye and a gap-toothed grin. “What he's going to experience is how big and strong these [heavyweights] are when they lay on you,” respected trainer Ronnie Shields told ESPN. : Assuming Usyk beats Witherspoon, he already knows who he’d like to meet soon. Usyk, who speaks through an interpreter except on occasional low-leverage situations when he flashes his lovably broken English, stared a hole through the reporter – who was sitting no more than a lunging jab away from him – before asking: “You serious?” The moment passed, the reporter’s soul was returned to his earthly body and, in an instant, Usyk was giggling and playfully nudging his manager and translator, Egis Klimas. That paved the way for Usyk to win 117-110 on all three of the judges’ scorecards. I think he’s a great first heavyweight opponent for Usyk because Witherspoon has size, experience, and a decent enough punch that will give Usyk a taste of what heavyweight power is all about.

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