Usyk credits work ethic, cites Ronaldo, for his success
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk (25-0, 16 KOs) shared his perspective on the key factors behind athletic success in an interview with The Athletic on Aug. 7.
Oleksandr Usyk, the 25-0 Ukrainian boxer with 16 knockout victories, attributes his success in the sport to a strong work ethic, according to an interview with The Athletic. The former undisputed heavyweight champion compared his attitude to that of older athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo, who remain active into their 40s. Usyk emphasizes that while talent plays a role, it is the daily discipline and dedication that truly sets apart the champions from the rest.
"If we have four guys, say Cristiano and three talented guys, who works every day and has the discipline to win?" Usyk questioned. "And who says, 'Hmm, I'm talented. I play, I go to rest'?" He believes talent accounts for just one percent, while the remaining 99 percent is made up of hard work. Usyk attributes his own success to his love for his work and business, stating that it may be challenging but he enjoys it.
On May 23, Usyk faced off against Rico Verhoeven in Giza, Egypt, winning by technical knockout in the 11th round to defend his WBC heavyweight world title. Later, on June 26, Usyk decided to relinquish all of his heavyweight championship belts. He previously expressed his intention to challenge Deontay Wilder.
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