“Danilo Donchenko – about the battle with Jake Paul”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
– I think that Alexander Usik does not need such a match. But Alexander has already proven everything in boxing: he is the best in the world and in history. Usik is an athlete, and the life of an athlete is always a challenge, always something new. Therefore, he wants to try himself in battle against Paul.
– How much is the preparation of MMA fighters from boxers? Will Alexander have a dramatically changing approach?
– MMA and boxing training is very different, because there are aspects: protection, grinding, leg blows – and this is a completely different job. Therefore, Alexander will have to change his approach. But do not forget that he will fight against Jake Paul, who has a boxer base, but much weaker than Alexander.
– Oleksandr Usyk did not conduct a single match according to the rules of MMA. How much time do you think is needed to reach a good level in the ground floor? How important is the work in the ground floor in this sport?
– Alexander Usyk is very talented, but to be realists, he will not be able to achieve a high level of struggle in his career. People have been working out the struggle for years, even protection against it takes a lot of time. It is extremely difficult, and you need to study all your life to become a universal.
But do not forget that Jake Paul is also a boxer, and I do not think that you need to focus too much on the fight. However, he will have a lot to work in small gloves, because they change protection and more. Therefore, you need to be very careful and properly go from large gloves to small ones.
– What are the threats to Alexander in the event of such a duel? Can MMA get more harm than boxing?
– In fact, I do not see many threats to Usik. He must beat Paul in the class. The only threat is Lucky Punch, because gloves are small. Alexander’s protection and speed is a different level, and these gloves will make it even faster. But in no case can strokes be missed, because it is dangerous.
– What tips would you give Alexander Usika in a duel against Jake Paul according to MMA’s rules?
– I can’t even afford to give myself some advice to Alexander. So I just want to wish him success. I am 100% sure that if this fight happens, he wins him in the class.