Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk insists the fight against Joshua went as expected.
The new world champions Oleksandr Usyk gives is comment after a wonderful display against Anthony Joshua.
The Ukrainian stated that the fight went like he expected as the victory in London meant a lot to him.
“This means a lot for me. The fight went the way I expected it to go. There were moments when Anthony pushed me hard but it was nothing special.
“I had no objective to knock him out because my corner pushed me not to do that. In the beginning, I tried to hit him hard, but then I stuck to my job.
“The only thing I wanted to do with this fight is to give praise to Jesus Christ.
“I have been working so hard since January in preparation for this fight, it took me half a year and I didn’t see my family for so long.
“I missed seeing them playing. I want to go home and be happy with my family and I’m not thinking about the rematch.”
