The team of Ukrainian world champion in heavy weight under version WBO Alexander Usik will have to look for the boxer’s new opponent.
A few days ago it became known that on 17 December in California within undercart fight between Bernard Hopkins and Joe Smith, Jr., Oleksandr Usyk orbexilum with unbeaten puncher Bosnian Damir, Bello, occupying the fourth place in the WBO rankings.
Today, Belio on his page on “Facebook” made a statement: Bosnian in connection with the lack of preparation time decided to abandon the title match.
“Five days ago I found out that I have a month and 20 days. I haven’t been training a month and are not in form. I don’t have time to prepare and gain physical form to fight for the championship belt.
The WBO doesn’t deserve to I went to battle for the title of world champion unprepared. Imagine, 4-5 round – and I can hardly breathe. It would kill me.
I was given a chance and a lot of money at stake, but I say no. In this state, I don’t have to fight for the world title at one of the most prestigious versions,” he said Bello.
Oleksandr Usyk has already begun preparations for the upcoming first defense of his title. As soon as the Ukrainian will receive a new opponent, will there be a battle, 17 December, is still unknown.
