Ukrainian coach Serhiy Nagornyak told us what chances Oleksandr Usyk would have had to play football at a high level if he had not chosen boxing.
- Usyk would 100% have been a footballer if not for boxing. Would he have played in England? Anything is possible. Now no one will know. But he would have been a central striker for sure. I think Manchester City would have suited him. He reminds me of Holland in some ways - both are textured and left-footed. Perhaps if Sasha had chosen football instead of boxing at the time, we would now see him in the Citizens' team instead of Holland.
We have played football with Usyk on many occasions for veterans. He has excellent physical characteristics. Sani has a great concept of football and vision of the field. He always played in the attack for us and scored a lot of goals. A typical nine! Believe me, Usyk kicks with his left foot as well as with his left hand. If Sanya puts his foot to the ball, the round goes flying - like a catapult! It is better not to be in his way.
Usyk will definitely win the Fury. The whole of Ukraine is waiting for his victory, and it can't be otherwise. I want Sanya to win by knockout, but I won't be upset if he wins on points. Victory, as they say, doesn't smell," Nagornyak said.
