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In 2024, a Ukrainian in Saudi Arabia twice won another client of the British promoter, Tyson Fury. And now the turn of Duba came again. All four championship zones and, accordingly, the title of absolute heavyweight champion will stand at stake.
The correspondent of “Champion” Vlad Rosenko spoke with the founder of Queensberry Promotion.
In a big interview, Warren told what sales PPV (Pay-Per-View – paid broadcasts) in the Usik – Duboua match, he expects how to call a Ukrainian after his foggy Albion after his 7 victories over British boxers and what time he still takes Alexander Usika in boxing.
Usik stands next to Muhammad Ali – Mr. Worrene, let us remember when you first heard about Alexander Usik? At the Olympic Games in London-2012?
– Yes, I looked at him then – Usik was brilliant. He proved his skills at all levels. Alexander is a wonderful fighter, and for me is a great honor to work with him for many shows. Unfortunately, he constantly wins our British guys, but it is still an honor to work with him.
– Usik spent 7 fights with English boxers and won everyone. How do British boxing fans treat this fact? What is more – Love or hate?
– We call it Brit Basher (in free translation – Britannery). I think British fans love Usik. He is a real warrior who goes to fight in other countries, because because of the war in Ukraine has no choice. He will meet him perfectly. Alexander deserved it. He is a prominent champion. What he did in boxing is phenomenally. Olympic gold, combined titles in Cruzerweit without a single defeat. Combined titles in Gevevayit, and again without any defeat.
Usik stands next to Muhammad Ali and Joe Luis.
-Have you ever dreamed of becoming a Usik promoter?
– Once Daniel Duba is caught – yes. He – A wonderful person. The beautiful ambassador of boxing, sports, and, most importantly, Ukraine. Alexander is a fantastic guy. I respect him very much. Of course, I want to win Daniel, but I love Usika. He has a wonderful sense of humor and a beautiful team nearby.
– How long do you think Usik will remain in boxing?
– I don’t know. It can still give a lot. The Ukrainian loves this business – a fighter to the brain of bones. He will remain as much as he wants. But, as I said, on July 19, we will probably see a change of generations. It will be a heavy battle for both, but I believe that Daniel can win. If not-Usik will still remain the owner of four belts, and most likely, there will be a match again.
Usik ahead of Holifield in the ranking of the oldest world champions in overweight
– Last summer, Vlad Sirenko signed a contract with Queensberry. It has recently been announced that he would fight with a countryman Novitsky in the Usik – Duba. What do you expect from Sirenko? And why did the Ukrainian sign, because you have enough serious boxers in Gevaya?
– I like it. We signed him because we think he – A good fighter. By the way, do you know what is common between Ukraine and the United Kingdom? Legendary heavy weight champions.
In your country, these are nicknames and Usik. In Britain – Lewis, Fury, Joshua. Our countries have become a home to heavy weight. It used to be America, and now Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
– Are there any other Ukrainian boxers with which Queensberry would like to work?
– I am sure that it is. We already communicate with several.
Financial mathematics – There was a month before the battle. How many tickets are already sold?
– about 75,000.
– Future event – Completely market? Riyadh Season does not take financial participation in this show?
– They are one of the sponsors. But we organize the show together with the Usik team.
– Let’s deepen a little in financial mathematics. What sales of paid broadcasts (PPV – Pay per View, DAZN sells a broadcast of 24.99 pounds in UK and 59.99 in the US) do you calculate?
– This battle deserves a huge audience. This is the match. There was a lot of controversy in the first battle over the stroke below the belt. Since then, Daniel has gained experience. He became a man. This time a man, not a guy, will be boxing. And Daniel is preparing to stop Alexander as recently stopped AJ (Anthony Joshua). It will be a big battle. These two will arrange a real sight.
– The champion editorial offers about 500,000 broadcasts sold. Will you be satisfied with this indicator?
– I would be satisfied with 2 million.
– Take off pink glasses. What is your realistic forecast?
– I think there will be a very serious result. This is the first time we are broadcasting boxing on Dazn. We calculate 1 million broadcasts sold.
– By the way, there was contradictory information regarding the PPV sold on the battle of Daniel Duba – Anthony Joshua. Some sources gave 800,000, others – twice less. Can you call the correct figure?
– I can’t because of privacy. But sales were very good.
-Considering that the event will be held on 90,000th Wemble, this time the source of income # 1 will be the sale of tickets, not paid broadcasts?
– I hope that the main source will be PPV. I hold my fists for that.
– When did you last talk to Tyson Fury? What are the chances of returning to the ring?
– Talked this weekend. If he returns, it will be his own decision. I won’t be pressed on him. Now we are mostly talking about life, family. We rarely talk about boxing.
– You have been in this business for over 45 years. Was Tyson Fury your highest paid boxer?
– He earned a lot. But I also swept Mike Tyson – he was also extremely highly paid. Tyson Fury is probably the most paid British boxer.
– Two Fury Fights – Usik were the most expensive in the history of your promotional company on a prize fund?
– These were huge fees, but not the largest.
Championship arithmetic: how many Vladimir Klitschko earned for his boxing career
-You organized your first license boxing show in 1980. Of course, there is an example of the 93-year-old founder of the American promotional company Top Rank Bob Arum, who is still in business. But did you keep your passion for work?
-In fact, I organized my first boxing show three years before 1980. But then he worked for another company. So I have been in professional boxing for 48 years. About passion – yes, she remained. But I do not want to do this in 93 years.
– Do you think about retirement?
– No, I think it is better to do skateboarding in 93 years (laughs. – Ed.).
– What do you dream of today?
– I dream of continuing to organize megafights. On July 19, there will be a grand fight on Weml. Also interesting to watch with And the Mozes Ituma’s career – I believe that he will become the next big heavyweight champion.
Vladislav Rozenko, from London, especially for the champion
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In 2024, a Ukrainian in Saudi Arabia twice won another client of the British promoter, Tyson Fury. And now the turn of Duba came again. All four championship zones and, accordingly, the title of absolute heavyweight champion will stand at stake.
The correspondent of “Champion” Vlad Rosenko spoke with the founder of Queensberry Promotion.
In a big interview, Warren told what sales PPV (Pay-Per-View – paid broadcasts) in the Usik – Duboua match, he expects how to call a Ukrainian after his foggy Albion after his 7 victories over British boxers and what time he still takes Alexander Usika in boxing.
Usik stands next to Muhammad Ali – Mr. Worrene, let us remember when you first heard about Alexander Usik? At the Olympic Games in London-2012?
– Yes, I looked at him then – Usik was brilliant. He proved his skills at all levels. Alexander is a wonderful fighter, and for me is a great honor to work with him for many shows. Unfortunately, he constantly wins our British guys, but it is still an honor to work with him.
– Usik spent 7 fights with English boxers and won everyone. How do British boxing fans treat this fact? What is more – Love or hate?
– We call it Brit Basher (in free translation – Britannery). I think British fans love Usik. He is a real warrior who goes to fight in other countries, because because of the war in Ukraine has no choice. He will meet him perfectly. Alexander deserved it. He is a prominent champion. What he did in boxing is phenomenally. Olympic gold, combined titles in Cruzerweit without a single defeat. Combined titles in Gevevayit, and again without any defeat.
Usik stands next to Muhammad Ali and Joe Luis.
-Have you ever dreamed of becoming a Usik promoter?
– Once Daniel Duba is caught – yes. He – A wonderful person. The beautiful ambassador of boxing, sports, and, most importantly, Ukraine. Alexander is a fantastic guy. I respect him very much. Of course, I want to win Daniel, but I love Usika. He has a wonderful sense of humor and a beautiful team nearby.
– How long do you think Usik will remain in boxing?
– I don’t know. It can still give a lot. The Ukrainian loves this business – a fighter to the brain of bones. He will remain as much as he wants. But, as I said, on July 19, we will probably see a change of generations. It will be a heavy battle for both, but I believe that Daniel can win. If not-Usik will still remain the owner of four belts, and most likely, there will be a match again.
Usik ahead of Holifield in the ranking of the oldest world champions in overweight
– Last summer, Vlad Sirenko signed a contract with Queensberry. It has recently been announced that he would fight with a countryman Novitsky in the Usik – Duba. What do you expect from Sirenko? And why did the Ukrainian sign, because you have enough serious boxers in Gevaya?
– I like it. We signed him because we think he – A good fighter. By the way, do you know what is common between Ukraine and the United Kingdom? Legendary heavy weight champions.
In your country, these are nicknames and Usik. In Britain – Lewis, Fury, Joshua. Our countries have become a home to heavy weight. It used to be America, and now Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
– Are there any other Ukrainian boxers with which Queensberry would like to work?
– I am sure that it is. We already communicate with several.
Financial mathematics – There was a month before the battle. How many tickets are already sold?
– about 75,000.
– Future event – Completely market? Riyadh Season does not take financial participation in this show?
– They are one of the sponsors. But we organize the show together with the Usik team.
– Let’s deepen a little in financial mathematics. What sales of paid broadcasts (PPV – Pay per View, DAZN sells a broadcast of 24.99 pounds in UK and 59.99 in the US) do you calculate?
– This battle deserves a huge audience. This is the match. There was a lot of controversy in the first battle over the stroke below the belt. Since then, Daniel has gained experience. He became a man. This time a man, not a guy, will be boxing. And Daniel is preparing to stop Alexander as recently stopped AJ (Anthony Joshua). It will be a big battle. These two will arrange a real sight.
– The champion editorial offers about 500,000 broadcasts sold. Will you be satisfied with this indicator?
– I would be satisfied with 2 million.
– Take off pink glasses. What is your realistic forecast?
– I think there will be a very serious result. This is the first time we are broadcasting boxing on Dazn. We calculate 1 million broadcasts sold.
– By the way, there was contradictory information regarding the PPV sold on the battle of Daniel Duba – Anthony Joshua. Some sources gave 800,000, others – twice less. Can you call the correct figure?
– I can’t because of privacy. But sales were very good.
-Considering that the event will be held on 90,000th Wemble, this time the source of income # 1 will be the sale of tickets, not paid broadcasts?
– I hope that the main source will be PPV. I hold my fists for that.
– When did you last talk to Tyson Fury? What are the chances of returning to the ring?
– Talked this weekend. If he returns, it will be his own decision. I won’t be pressed on him. Now we are mostly talking about life, family. We rarely talk about boxing.
– You have been in this business for over 45 years. Was Tyson Fury your highest paid boxer?
– He earned a lot. But I also swept Mike Tyson – he was also extremely highly paid. Tyson Fury is probably the most paid British boxer.
– Two Fury Fights – Usik were the most expensive in the history of your promotional company on a prize fund?
– These were huge fees, but not the largest.
Championship arithmetic: how many Vladimir Klitschko earned for his boxing career
-You organized your first license boxing show in 1980. Of course, there is an example of the 93-year-old founder of the American promotional company Top Rank Bob Arum, who is still in business. But did you keep your passion for work?
-In fact, I organized my first boxing show three years before 1980. But then he worked for another company. So I have been in professional boxing for 48 years. About passion – yes, she remained. But I do not want to do this in 93 years.
– Do you think about retirement?
– No, I think it is better to do a skateboarding in 93 I. – Ed.).
– What do you dream of today?
– I dream of continuing to organize megafights. On July 19, there will be a grand fight on Weml. It is also interesting to watch Mozes Ituma’s career – I believe that he will become the next big heavyweight champion.
Vladislav Rozenko, from London, especially for the champion