Oleksandr Usyk describes hardest punch he has ever taken
Oleksandr Usyk has faced some of the biggest punchers in the sport during his career - but the Ukrainian has revealed the hardest punch he's ever taken was not from Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua
Boxing star Oleksandr Usyk has left many surprised with a revelation about the toughest punch he's ever taken.
The former undisputed cruiserweight world champion is gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying rematch at Wembley Stadium in July against Daniel Dubois. The two have previously locked horns back in 2023, which saw Usyk knock out. 'Triple D'.
But there was controversy as Usyk took a tumble in the fifth round due to what turned out to be a low blow, leaving Dubois exasperated. The contentious punch has been a prime subject of debate since their next bout has been confirmed. The verbal sparring continued on Piers Morgan's Uncensored, where Usyk and Dubois exchanged taunts just last week.
During the fiery discussion, Usyk was quizzed on whether Dubois' below-the-belt punch was the hardest he'd ever encountered. Having faced boxing giants like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Usyk stunned many by confessing that the most forceful hit he'd ever endured didn't come from a fellow human but rather from a horse.
Addressing Dubois' punch, Usyk remarked, "It was a hard punch", leading Morgan to ask, "The hardest you've had?" To this question, the 38 year old Ukrainian retorted, "No, because when I was young I took a punch [from a] horse." A perplexed Morgan responded with, "A horse? Really?".
The heavyweight sensation Oleksandr Usyk set the record straight regarding a rather quirky incident involving an animal. "A horse, yeah," he clarified with a gesture imitating riding a horse. "I worked on a farm. I go, 'Hey, get it out, get it out,' Boom, [it's] legs [caught me]." He lightheartedly bragged about the equine adversary: "Zero fights, zero wins... KO."
Piers Morgan curiously asked if that was the hardest punch he'd ever received from a living creature. "It was a hard punch," Usyk admitted, and then Daniel Dubois butted in with his thoughts on their sparring history: "I don't think it landed... he ain't really felt my power yet. Last time he got away, he ain't really felt it."
The Ukrainian champion is hoping to keep his unbeaten streak as he faces Dubois later this year, hinting at hanging up his gloves after two more bouts.
During a chat with Mail Sport, when questioned about who he wants for his last dance in the ring, the 38 year old boxer revealed two prospects: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, leaning towards the latter for another throwdown. "Right now my focus is on Daniel Dubois and that is what I am working towards. But, for my last fight, I have two options. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury," Usyk disclosed. Pushed to choose between the two heavyweights, Usyk, with a sly grin, quickly confided: "Tyson Fury."
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