– You have become a mandatory contender for the title of world champion according to the WBC version. How important is this event for your career?
– I really wanted this and now I am closer than ever to this goal. Now I’m waiting, with whom and when to box. The rest is secondary. Sebastian Fundora (21–1–1, 13 KO) currently owns the championship belt. He will have a fight with Errol Spence (28–1, 22 KO). I will probably fight the winner of this pair in my next fight.
The second option – Fundora will leave the belt and I will fight another opponent for the vacant title. For me, the fact that I am a contender for the world championship belt is a very motivating factor. This is a big step for my career.
– If we imagine that after all, for the title of world champion, you will box with the winner of the Fundora – Spence pair. How can you describe these boxers?
– If we predict the winner in a pair, I believe that Fundora will be stronger (21–1–1, 13 KOs). I know this boxer well, we used to spar a lot. Fundorra is very powerful, fast. Anyone who has not boxed with him will not be able to see the potential of this boxer at first glance.
I will share one story. He looks thin, even very thin, and then when you go into the ring with him, you feel completely different. We sparred for eight rounds, exchanging hard blows. He holds the punch well and is also the kind of boxer who hits instantly. Sebastian has a large arm span. For me, a fight with him would be very interesting and I am sure that the fans would like what they saw, – said Bogachuk.
Earlier it was reported that Bogachuk appreciated Usyk’s victory in the rematch with Fury.
Source: sport.ua