Looking away from the cruiser squadron, it seems that one of the best teams in the world is considering a return…
Oleksandr Usyk has been a man on a mission since he turned from amateur, and everything he achieves he accomplishes very efficiently. In just 15 matches, he was undisputed in the cruiser class. At 20, he was the unified heavyweight champion – and there might be no doubt another one or two if the Tyson Fury item was made.
The Ukrainian has been silent on any doubts questioning his size as he moved up to the top tier, but he has now revealed that he has considered withdrawing. In a recent interview with Parimatch, he explained why.
“I was thinking about going back to cruiser class and winning a few more world belts. You know, being a heavyweight means you have to be really heavy. You have to eat a lot. It’s not hard to fight these giants, but it’s really hard to eat all the time.”
“And now I work more than I did as a cruiser, especially in training camps. I had to swim ten kilometers and train hard. Right now I just want to stop and rest. Half a year of training is hard work. I haven’t seen my family in such a long time, my wife and kids or anyone.”
If you ever wanted proof that the Usyk is a different breed, the fact that he is are not love the idea of being able to eat more should resolve any doubts.
While a new campaign in the cruiser weight class will give fans a chance to see the division’s former ruler face new tests, there’s no doubt that it will. after hitting the last belt in the heavyweight division.
Should Usyk face Fury? and win, he will be in a very exclusive company. ‘The Cat’ will join Evander Holyfield on a pedestal, the only two warriors to have ever united both divisions. He will also be the first man to become an undisputed heavyweight champion since the great Lennox Lewis.
Whatever he decides to do, if his form is reliable, it probably won’t take him long.
