USYK has NOT been granted EXTENSION

I already explained to you I made an honest mistake. I've been particularly badly sleep deprived of late and I make mistakes sometimes albeit way way less than I should do given how sleep deprived I often am so there's no need to be snarky about it. I debate in good faith and if I get things wrong sometimes it's due to honest mistakes.

He fought 3 times in 14 months. That's a fact and within those 14 months he had two 12 week camps, and 3 in 17 months. Yes, that is hard on the body when you train as hard as he does, are campaigning in a division full of giants and men who are much bigger than you, and you're already one of the oldest HW champions of all time and in a couple of weeks are about to become the 5th oldest HW champion, 2nd oldest unified HW champion, and the oldest undisputed one, providing the WBO doesn't strip him before that is.



This is ''pretty normal''?

'Oleksandr Usyk's training camps are notoriously intense and demanding, combining two to three grueling sessions daily that include high-intensity strength and power training, running, swimming, cycling, and a significant focus on sparring. The camps are known for their exhaustive nature, featuring unique "mental training" elements like solving number grids while fatigued, making them exceptionally difficult for both his body and mind.
Key Aspects of Usyk's Training:

• High Volume & Intensity:
  His days start early with two or three sessions, incorporating a diverse range of activities like running, swimming, and cycling.
• Explosive Strength Training:
  He performs fast-paced circuits with weights, bodyweight routines, and exercises like explosive deadlifts and sit-ups with giant medicine balls.
• Dominance of Sparring:
  Around 60% of his week during the final phase of camp is dedicated to sparring to prepare him for the relentless pressure of a fight.
• Cognitive and Mental Training:
  Usyk undergoes tests that challenge his ability to think under physical fatigue, such as solving Schulte tables (number grids) and juggling to maintain focus.
• Scientific Approach:
  His training includes science-driven methods focused on explosive power, velocity monitoring during lifts, and exercises that improve rotational function for better punch leverage.
• Sacrifice and Discipline:
  Despite moments of exhaustion and a desire to be with his family, Usyk maintains unwavering discipline, acknowledging that hard work in training is crucial for success.

'Oleksandr Usyk's trainer Egis Klimas has revealed the boxer's absurd training routine he used to prepare him for his rematch with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.

Usyk, who beat Joshua by unanimous decision the last time the pair met, almost choked as he prepared for the fight.


"When I think about Oleksandr Usyk, I am very proud to represent him," Egis Klimas, Usyk's coach, said first.

"I can tell you, I haven't seen anyone ride a bike for 45 kilometers in 100 degree heat."

"I haven't seen anyone swim the day before the press conference in London for 1 kilometer in the pool for five hours."

"I've never seen anyone hold their breath under water for four minutes and 40 seconds, almost passing out."

"When I asked him, what's wrong with you? he said, "I know I have a coach behind me, he won't let me choke, he'll get me out," Klimas concluded.


You mean the Chisora who has one of the best engines in the division who is a high volume pressure fighter who applies relentless pressure from round 1 to round 12 throwing bombs throughout despite weighing in the 250s and being in his late 30s and early 40s now? You know how hard that it to do and how fit you have to be to do it?

Like I said, maybe Usyk is exaggerating the extent of his injuries because he feels he needs more time or maybe he isn't but either way there's a world of difference from dancing at a club, event or whatever it was and putting your body through a long gruelling camp where you're training 3 times a day and doing a lot of high intensity workouts every day and are and lifting heavy weights.

 

No I am not. He fought 3 times in 14 months. That's a fact. I know he fought Dubois the first time in August the previous year but the point I'm making is the fact he did fight 3 times in 14 months

I already explained that was an honest mistake on my part. I checked the dates between fight 1 and fight 3 of his last 3 fights and had a brain fart not factoring in that the 3 month camp for fight 1 was obviously the 3 months prior to fight 1 not during the 14 months where he fought 3 times

 

Usyk is so GOATED if he lost a fight at 39-40 + y/o to a much bigger and younger massive puncher it would be deemed 1000 x worse by so many than all the other greats and GOATs losing in the midst of their primes to fighters their own size and age

 

Yes, I agree Team Usyk should be entering into negotiations with Team J-Park even if Usyk is not ready to fight by the end of the year. But maybe the delay with coming to the negotiating table is because he's unsure about his future, whether he has 1 or 2 fights left or maybe even none at all

I know Krassyuk wants him to retire and said he will do everything within his power as a friend to convince him to do so IIRC and Klimas seems more keen on him going into movies or doing a MMA crossover fight. Anbar seems to want him to retire too and maybe Usyk just doesn't want to confront these hard decisions right now. Not saying it's fair for the likes of J-Park if this is the case but we just don't know at the moment. And like I said, maybe Turki is playing a big part in this behind the scenes. Hopefully we find out soon and they can come to a compromise