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A famous American boxing coach shared expectations for the final stage of Oleksandr Usyk’s career. The expert wants the Ukrainian to remain undefeated.
The coach, who once brought Oleksandr Hvazdyk to the cruiserweight title, noted that he prefers to see Usyk finish his sporting journey on a happy note. His words are quoted by Boxing News Online.
What Atlas warned Usyk about
The coach gave examples of when other heavyweights (over 90,72 kilograms) made the decision to “hang up the gloves on the rack” far too late, which negatively affected their health and professional records.
I just want Usyk to do what not many great fighters have managed: retire at the peak of his career. Leave whole, healthy, and with the memory he deserves in our view. Great Joe Louis could not do this. Great Muhammad Ali could not do this,
— said Atlas.
The specialist added that despite the wish, it will be Usyk himself, not he, who will make the important decision. However, the American believes that the Ukrainian boxer is currently beginning to lean toward retirement.
What Usik himself says about this
Recently 39-year-old boxer gave an interview to The Athletic. There he noted that he is currently considering the option for a “last dance” in sport. He does not rule out the possibility of fighting American Deontay Wilder in the Zuffa Boxing organization.
At the same time, the Ukrainian hinted that when he goes, the decision will be firm. Oleksandr said that he understands boxers who first end their careers and then return. In his view, quitting the sport is very psychologically hard.
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