Derek Chisora stunned after finding out about Oleksandr Usyk's outrageous training regime ahead of Daniel Dubois fight
The two reunited one year after
7
Oleksandr Usyk swims for hours on end
Credit: https://www.instagram.com/usykaa/
7
The training regime left even Derek Chisora stunned
Credit: https://www.instagram.com/usykaa/
7
Chisora revealed Usyk's crazy swimming regime on SunSport's No Glove Lost
Credit: The Sun
Usyk, 38, was preparing to fight Anthony Joshua for the first time and was using a fitness centre owned by one of Chisora's friends.
And he stunned Chisora after revealing he had been swimming non-stop lengths for hours on end.
Chisora, 41, said on SunSport's No Glove Lost show in association with
"You know, I bumped into him the first AJ fight. Walked in there, my guy who owns the place says, 'Usyk's up there.'
READ MORE IN BOXING
"Usyk came downstairs, started talking and he says, 'I arrived earlier on but I've been swimming.' Been swimming?
"And he goes, 'I've been swimming for six hours.' Non stop! Do you understand?
"Olympic swimming pool, he's going up and down, up and down up and down. Non stop.
"Because in Ukraine they go in one of those big rivers and they will just swim to the end and back."
Most read in Boxing
Usyk vs Dubois 2 - All the info
OLEKSANDR USYK and Daniel Dubois meet again in a blockbuster heavyweight unification fight at Wembley Stadium THIS SATURDAY!
Usyk won the first fight in August 2023 via a ninth round KO - but only after Dubois knocked him to the canvas with a body blow that was ruled a low blow.
Dubois, 27, has improved massively since that first meeting, reeling off stunning wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the big fight...
INFO
All the info for Usyk vs Dubois 2
Latest ticket availability and price
How much are Usyk and Dubois earning for the rematch?
Get either fighter at 50/1 to win with talkSPORT BET
LATEST NEWS, EXCLUSIVES & FEATURES
CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS
7
USYK VS DUBOIS 2: Stream, TV channel and undercard info for blockbuster Wembley fight
Usyk went on to twice beat Joshua, 35, on points while also doing the same against Tyson Fury, 36, to become undisputed king.
Those wins were in between a ninth-round stoppage victory over Daniel Dubois, 27, although the pair now rematch on Saturday at Wembley.
He is fighting a guy who is crazy! Chisora | No Glove Lost: Usyk vs Dubois 2 fight preview - The Sun Sport
And Chisora - who has remained close friends with Usyk - reckons the masterful Ukrainian is as perfect as a fighter can be.
He said: 'Daniel has to walk into Wembley Stadium and just become a demon. And just go with that. Don't even doubt yourself, just go with it.
'But, let's be honest. These Europeans are different from us English. We are mummy's boys and those guys are real men.
'He's a religious guy. He's a man of God. Do you know when someone's got it all perfect? He's got it all perfect.'
7
Usyk and Chisora are still close friends
Credit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
7
Usyk beat Daniel Dubois in 2023
Credit: RICHARD PELHAM
7
Now they rematch on Saturday at Wembley
Credit: Getty
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Rhys McClenaghan provides injury update after shoulder surgery as Olympic champion set to miss world championships
OLYMPIC champ Rhys McClenaghan has issued a health update from hospital following surgery on his shoulder. 2 Paris 2024 Olympic gold pommel horse champion Rhys McClenaghan will miss the worlds later this season 2 The Irish athlete underwent shoulder surgery as he shared an update on social media Credit: INSTAGRAM @rhysmcc1 He will now miss the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta as a result of the injury. 'I've been struggling with this injury for a while now, so I'm delighted that everything went to plan with the operation. read more on sport "I can make my way back to maintaining my spot as the best in the world at what I do. 'This is the reality of sport, and I love all of the challenges it throws my way. Champion Mindset.' McClenaghan also shared another Instagram update featuring narration over footage from the hospital and clips from his gymnastics career. He said: 'This time last year, I was at the Olympic Games and today I'm in a hospital bed. Most read in Sport 'I think this is why sport is such a great example for life. 'One moment, you're on top of the world and the next, well, you're not. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara gets POOED ON live on Sky Sports after Lions' epic comeback win over Australia 'Well because to have the good days, I think you have to have the bad days. 'I also think that this is one of the reasons why I love what I do so much because even though I'm in a bad situation currently. "I know that when I'm back competing in front of millions again, when I finish that routine, it's going to feel so much sweeter. 'But that comeback starts today.'
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Pressure is a privilege' – World Nineball Tour No.1 Fedor Gorst reveals how ChatGPT helped him become world champion
FEDOR GORST is cool, calm and collected as he enjoys his breakfast ahead of the final rounds of the World Pool Championship - and it may all be thanks to ChatGPT. The young world champion, who was born in Russia but represents the 6 Pool world No.1 Fedor Gorst uses ChatGPT to improve his game Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom 6 The world champion is better at dealing with pressure than most Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom 6 He sat down with SunSport to share how he keeps fresh Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom 6 Last year he won all three majors - the 'Gorst Slam' He triumphed in the U.S. Open, the World Pool Masters, and the World Pool Championship - becoming champion again for the first time since 2019. That feat has cemented Gorst's place at the top of the rankings - a spot he could keep for a number of years. Perhaps the only thing standing in Gorst's way is himself, since many believe he is the most skilful player on the World Nineball Tour. He rejects that claim but there is one attribute that puts him above the rest - mentality. Gorst, 25, feels pressure is a privilege and he confesses to using ChatGPT to help him improve the mental side of his game. He told Sun Sport: "The pressure is always there. If there is no pressure I don't feel like I am even trying. So pressure is good. To feel pressure is a privilege. "A lot of it is mental. This sport, the difference between top players if you look at the top eight, skill-wise, the difference does not really matter, the mental side is where the difference is. "I've been working with some technical people, working with ChatGPT as well. Most read in Other Sports CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 6 He has looked unbeatable at the Championships in Jeddah 6 Gorst could create history by becoming a three-time world champion "I give it a prompt, 'you're my mental coach, here's how I feel, tell me how I can improve'. "Honestly, I use ChatGPT for everything, for practice. I'm always taking notes, what I need to work on, my memory is not clean. Fedor Gorst golden "There's so many things I need to work on, and it's only by going back to see what I was working on that has allowed me to improve." Gorst, nicknamed The Ghost, has won four ranking event titles in his career. And although he does not have any pre-match superstitions, Gorst does go through a meticulous routine that includes stretches in the gym and an omelette for breakfast while in Jeddah. He emphasised the benefit of staying sharp and energised in a week-long tournament, suggesting that it can be the difference needed to claim the title. Gorst continued: "It's very important to stay fresh. That's the thing that separates the winners from those that lose. Those that lose, most of the time, they run out of gas. "Long matches, long races, three-hour matches, it takes a lot of energy out of you, it takes a lot of focus out of you. So it is really, really important to stay fresh throughout the tournament."
Irish Times
2 hours ago
- Irish Times
Rhys McClenaghan ruled out of world championships after shoulder surgery
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan will miss the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in October after undergoing surgery on his shoulder. The two-time world champion and Olympic gold medallist will rest up his shoulder instead of competing in Jakarta, Indonesia from October 19-25 and set his sights on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. 'I'm disappointed to miss this year's world championships, but my priority is to maintain my place as the best in the world on pommel horse,' the 26-year-old said. 'My goal is not only to retain my Olympic title in LA 2028 but to continue striving for gold in every major competition. READ MORE 'This surgery was necessary to ensure I can perform at the highest level for years to come. Setbacks are part of elite sport, but my mindset is about turning challenges – as I have done before – into opportunities to raise my performance.' Day 1 of recovery from shoulder surgery. I've been struggling with this injury for a while now, so I'm delighted that... Posted by
