Bakhodir Jalolov expressed his readiness to fight Oleksandr Usyk

Two-time Olympic champion Bakhodir Jalolov from Uzbekistan considers himself ready to fight one of the strongest boxers in the super heavyweight category, Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk and Briton Anthony Joshua. He said this in an interview with The Ring.

“Be careful, I’m on my way”

Jalolov said in his own words:
“Give me two or three months. If I train a little, I’ll be ready to fight Usyk and Anthony Joshua. I think these confrontations will be interesting for the fans. They are Olympic champions like me, and they have also achieved great success in professional boxing. Be careful, I’m on my way!”

Jalolov’s professional boxing career

Bahodir Jalolov won gold medals at the 2021 and 2024 Olympic Games. He also has very strong statistics in professional boxing:
🔹 14 fights - 14 wins (all knockouts),
🔹 One of the young and promising contenders in the super heavyweight category,
🔹 He will fight Igor Shevadzutsky on April 5 in Astana.

Olexandr Usyk is the absolute heavyweight champion

Olexandr Usyk, who Jalolov wants to fight, is the 2012 Olympic champion and the strongest heavyweight boxer in professional boxing today. His record:
- 23 fights - 23 wins (13 knockouts),
- Unbeaten streak,
- Holder of the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts.

What are the chances of a Jalolov - Usyk fight?

Currently, Bakhodir Jalolov's ranking is not high enough to fight Usyk. However, if he wins several victories against strong opponents, the chances of a fight with Usyk may increase.

There are different opinions in the boxing world about Jalolov's fight against Usyk. Some experts highly appreciate Jalolov's technical skills and powerful punches, while others argue that his experience is not yet enough to fight Usyk.

Interesting fights await! Jalolov's next steps will become clearer after his fight in Astana. The boxing world is in for a major confrontation. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”