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Oleksandr Usyk discusses the effect of John Fury brawl ahead of undisputed clash

Oleksandr Usyk discusses the effect of John Fury brawl ahead of undisputed clashMisfits Boxing
He commented on whether it affects his chances.

Oleksandr Usyk shrugged off the controversial brawl involving John Fury that went down on Monday.

Fury appeared to clash heads with a member of Usyk’s team, and was later pictured with a cut to his head.

Tyson Fury - John’s son - will go head-to-head with Usyk on Saturday, May 18 live on DAZN PPV, with the winner crowned the first-ever undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Usyk was unconcerned by the ruckus and is focused on Saturday’s event.

"Listen, we are professional athletes, we're not street fighters. It's a big event for our people, for the UK and Ukraine," he said.

"If you want a situation to destabilise my team, it's not possible. Because it's not only professional sportsmen. It's professional soldiers, it's professional sportsmen, it's professional people.

"This situation for me doesn't matter, it's only motivation for my team."

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