January 8, 2026
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Oleksandr USYK: “He is a terrible guy, tough. My toughest opponent”

The Ukrainian chose Chisora”, — write: sport.ua

Oleksandr USYK: “He is a terrible guy, tough. My toughest opponent” The Ukrainian chose Chisora

Oleksandr USYK: Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine. Oleksandr Usyk

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk unexpectedly named the most difficult opponent in his undefeated professional career. According to the Ukrainian, he was not Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua, but a Briton Derek Chisorawith whom Usyk fought in 2020.

“I think it’s Derek. My friend Derek. He’s a terrible guy, terribly tough. It’s just hard to fight him. He was a very difficult opponent,” Usyk said.

In 2020, Chisora ​​gave Usyk a difficult fight, but the Ukrainian managed to press his opponent and take the victory by referee’s decision.

The fate of Usyk's championship titles after losing the WBO belt is known

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turist86 01/05/2026 23:39 changed

And Mairis Briedis? It was a very tense, competitive and equal battle with him

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