Usyk vs Witherspoon: Oleksandr Usyk stops Chazz Witherspoon to win heavyweight debut
Oleksandr Usyk was barbarous in his first battle forcing Chazz Witherspoon to retire following the round.
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The quick feet and hands of the Usyk were a nightmare for the bigger Witherspoon at Chicago, and he landed punches before his rival could not continue.
The success was a staged introduction by winning the World Boxing Super Series, in the division for Usyk, who last season became the undisputed cruiserweight champion. He immediately signalled his intention to become the third fighter to bring a world title to gold.
Usyk was almost two and a half stone lighter compared to his competitor, and it showed, as he glided in and out of range but it gave his speed.
His left hand in the southpaw stance started to slide through Witherspoons guard.
Witherspoon, a 38-year-old who arrived at a few days notice to substitute Tyrone Spong, tried to thunder counter punches that were big and he could never be discouraged by him although he did occasionally grab Usyk.
Usyks motion began to drown. The Ukrainian managed to land shots at will in the very first round. The referee considered quitting the fight here, but didnt behave.
In the Usyk hunted for the knockout, landing a barrage of unanswered shots. Witherspoon remained erect but wilted back to his stool, and also could not catch up.
Usyk keeps his status as the mandatory challenger to the WBO title that Andy Ruiz Jr will defend against Anthony Joshua on December 7, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Following year, usyk expects to question the winner.
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