Undefeated heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk exudes confidence ahead of his clash with Tyson Fury on February 17 in Saudi Arabia. Usyk, holding the WBO, IBF, IBO, and WBA titles, remains unwavering, expressing certainty in his ability to triumph over Fury despite the latter’s size advantage.
“It’s not ‘if’ I win but ‘when’ I win,” asserts Usyk, envisioning victory each night. He attributes his belief to a steadfast confidence in his skills. Despite Fury’s recent verbal jabs, Usyk believes he’s successfully infiltrated the ‘Gypsy King’s’ mind, turning the tables on the psychological warfare.
“I got into his head, and now instead of me, he thinks about a rabbit. Keep thinking, brother,” Usyk quips, referencing Eminem’s nickname “white rabbit.” Reflecting on his childhood, Usyk shares advice from his father, emphasizing the importance of becoming a good person before achieving success in any endeavor.
Usyk, fresh from a knockout victory over Daniel Dubois in August, contrasts Fury’s recent exhibition match against Francis Ngannou. While Ngannou posed an unexpected challenge, dropping Fury in the third round, the ‘Gypsy King’ secured a narrow split decision win.
As the highly anticipated bout approaches, Usyk remains steadfast in his conviction, backed by a mix of skill, strategy, and the psychological edge he believes he holds over Fury. The clash of unbeaten champions promises an electrifying showdown in the heavyweight division.