Uzbek two-time Olympic champion Bahodir Jalolov considers himself ready to fight one of the strongest boxers in the super heavyweight category, Ukrainian Alexander Usyk, and Briton Anthony Joshua. He stated this in an interview with The Ring magazine.
“Be careful, I’m on my way”
Jalolov said:
“Give me two or three months. After a little training, I will be ready to fight Usyk and Anthony Joshua. I think these matchups will be interesting for the fans. They are also Olympic champions like me and have achieved great success in professional boxing. Be careful, I’m on my way!”
Jalolov's professional boxing career
Bahodir Jalolov won a gold medal at the 2021 and 2024 Olympic Games. He also has a very strong record in professional boxing:
? 14 fights – 14 wins (all by knockout),
? One of the young and promising opponents in the super heavyweight category,
? He will fight Igor Shevadzutskiy in Astana on April 5.
Alexander Usyk – undisputed champion in the super heavyweight category
The Alexander Usyk that Jalolov wants to fight is the 2012 Olympic champion and currently the strongest heavyweight boxer in professional boxing. His record:
- 23 fights – 23 wins (13 by knockout),
- An ongoing undefeated streak,
- Holder of the WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO titles.
What are the chances of a Jalolov-Usyk fight?
Currently, Bahodir Jalolov's ranking is not high enough to fight Usyk. However, if he secures several victories against strong opponents, the chances of fighting Usyk may increase.
There are various opinions in the boxing world about Jalolov's ability to stand against Usyk. Some experts highly rate Jalolov's technical skills and powerful punches, while others emphasize that his experience is not yet sufficient to fight Usyk.
Exciting fights await! After Jalolov's fight in Astana, his next steps will become clearer. The boxing world is anticipating significant rivalries.
