‘Not easy but easier’: Usyk reacts to second win over Fury

Oleksandr Usyk says rematch with Tyson Fury was easier than their first fight.

Following his latest win over Tyson Fury this past weekend to retain his heavyweight titles, Oleksandr Usyk appeared at the post fight press conference to talk to the media about his thoughts on the win. Here’s some of what Usyk had to say about the fight.

Usyk on what he was thinking heading into the last round of the fight

“I don’t think about it, I’m just boxing. I’m just continue my plan, what say Yuri, my coach.”

On whether this second fight was easier than the first

“Fight was easy — not easy but easier.”

On his bond with Fury after two full fights at the highest level of the sport

“Tyson my best friend. Listen, I very respect this guy because I think it’s very tough, my opponent. Tyson Fury make me strong...Tyson is a great opponent, it’s a big man, a tough boxer. It’s a good man. Tyson, a lot of talk, yeah? It’s just show. I very respect Tyson Fury. 24 rounds, listen, now is already history.”

On Fury calling the win a Christmas gift and Frank Warren saying he can’t see how the judges scored the fight for him

“Uncle Frank, I think blind. If Tyson say it’s Christmas gift, okay. Thank you God, not Tyson...Listen, Frank crazy man, you know, I think. That’s my opinion. Ok, no problem. I win.”