Like many ordinary mortals, world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk frequently considers hitting the snooze button.
“My phone alarm is like, ‘Hey, Oleksandr, wake up; it’s time for training at five o’clock in the morning’.”
He exaggerates his sigh when he says this, pushing out his cheeks.
In May, Usyk defeated British fighter Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
He is returning to Saudi Arabia to defend his WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO crowns against Fury on Saturday after relinquishing the IBF title.
He went from being a boxing great to a sporting hero because of the rivalry. But now that he’s at the top, is Usyk at risk of losing his appetite and drive?
