Oleksandr Usyk didn't flinch when asked if he wants Anthony Joshua or Andy Ruiz fight
dailyrecord.co.ukOleksandr Usyk made a seismic impact on the boxing world when he defeated Tyson Fury earlier this month.But the Ukrainian's ambition to dominate the division was evident all the way back in 2019 when he expressed a desire to fight Anthony Joshua over Andy Ruiz, stating that to be the best, you have to beat the best.At that time, Usyk was the mandatory challenger for either Joshua or Ruiz, who were set to compete for the unified heavyweight championship in a rematch in Saudi Arabia.
In a surprising turn of events, Joshua, considered one of the most formidable heavyweights globally, was defeated by the underdog Ruiz in an extraordinary match at Madison Square Garden.Joshua later avenged his loss by defeating Ruiz via unanimous decision in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Before this redemption, Usyk had been asked to choose between Joshua and Ruiz as a possible opponent.Despite being smaller in weight, height, and reach, the Ukrainian chose Joshua, viewing him as a more significant challenge, but one he could overcome.He said on Sky Sports: "Anthony Joshua at Wembley.
I think it would be much harder for me to fight Joshua."Elaborating on his ambition to face the top names in the sport, he added: "I was asked the question, 'Who would I like to fight?' Of course, I named the three best heavyweights today in the division."If you want to be the best, you have to fight the best.
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