Speaking at their recent presser, Usyk confessed that he finally didn’t feel forced to take on a particular fight.

“One time, I want to do what I want.

Not what I need because a lot of time I do what other people need,” he said.

“Now, I do what I need.” Usyk has often hinted at being “forced” into certain fights because, for most of his career, especially in the heavyweight division, he hasn’t been the A-side in terms of business....