Boxing
Oleksandr Usyk names the hardest puncher he's ever faced and it's not Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua
Usyk vs. Verhoeven: Exclusively on DAZN - Saturday
Oleksandr Usyk has shared the ring with many elite operators, but who does the current undisputed heavyweight champion consider the hardest puncher he’s ever faced?
Usyk has ruled two weight classes during his illustrious career and shared the ring with numerous operators of the highest order.
This weekend, Usyk will defend his world title against Rico Verhoeven and he starts the contest a huge favourite against the veteran kickboxer.
Despite going in with the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Tony Bellew, Usyk considers Derek Chisora the biggest hitter.
Usyk and Chisora met in 2020, and after 12 hard rounds, it was the Ukrainian who came out on top. Usyk has recently discussed his past rivals at heavyweight.
"Toughest fight - yes it was [Fury]. Biggest punch - no. Because Derek Chisora, very tough guy,” said Usyk when speaking on the 3 Knockdown Rule Podcast .
"[One punch landed] on the gloves and I said, 'Oh my God.' Like a baseball bat.”
