Number 1 Ranked Heavyweight ‘Knocked Usyk Out So Badly In Sparring He Needed A Week To Recover’
Number 1 Ranked Heavyweight ‘Knocked Usyk Out So Badly In Sparring He Needed A Week To Recover’
The Unyielding Force: Oleksandr Usyk’s Dominance in Heavyweight Boxing 🥊
By the numbers, Oleksandr Usyk stands as one of the most formidable heavyweights of his era, showcasing an extraordinary ability to compete against larger opponents. This prowess was perhaps most evident in his recent bout against Tyson Fury, where the Ukrainian warrior weathered a relentless mid-round assault before finding a second wind and significantly damaging ‘The Gypsy King.’
Usyk’s split decision victory crowned him undisputed champion for the second time in his career, a feat he previously achieved at cruiserweight. With triumphs over Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Derek Chisora, and now Fury in the heavyweight division, many regard him as unbeatable among the current crop of fighters. However, Martin Bakole’s sparring tales suggest otherwise.
In an interview with TalkSPORT, Bakole, the WBA’s top-ranked contender, reiterated his claim of knocking out the first four-belt heavyweight champion in history during their gym sessions.
“I don’t lie; I don’t like to lie. I always tell the truth. If you watch BOXXER’s video, you will see. I was live on Sky Sports, and Oleksandr Usyk’s manager came behind me and said, ‘This guy is going to be world champion tomorrow’ because he knows who I am. He was in the gym when I gave Usyk a hard time.
“Usyk never even touched me; I smashed him and knocked him out. I knocked him out with a body shot. I was getting out of the ring, and they said he would need one week to recover.”
Usyk has previously dismissed Bakole’s account, urging people not to believe everything they hear.
The Congolese heavyweight is set to return on August 3, facing America’s next heavyweight hope, Jared Anderson, in what promises to be the toughest test of the 24-year-old’s career thus far. Bakole’s sparring stories, which also include Dubois and Joshua, have somewhat defined his reputation in the sport, but a victory over Anderson would solidify his status as a serious contender in the ring.
