mobanmarketChicago: Oleksandr Usyk did everything in his heavyweight debut with the exception of knocking down Chazz Witherspoon.
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Usyk dominated, earning a technical knockout win over Witherspoon in the seventh round on Saturday night.
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In his highly anticipated pro debut, Usyk (17-0) showed his dominance over Witherspoon with an array of jabs and combinations.
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Witherspoon (38-4) showed a strong chin, never going down, but his corner saw enough and stopped the fight after the seventh round.
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Usyk had no regrets about not putting Witherspoon on the canvas.
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“I did what my trainer told me to do. I just follow their orders and that was to box. And I did box, but if I had the opportunity, I would take that opportunity,” Usyk said.
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After dominating the cruiserweight division, Usyk expects to jump into title fight contention.
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Usyk is the WBO’s mandatory challenger for the winner of the Andy Ruiz-Anthony Joshua rematch on December 7.
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“I am ready” I am ready to fight whoever,” Usyk said. “If they give me the mandatory, then of course I am ready to take it.”
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