Sergiy Derevyanchenko believes Deontay Wilder would be a favorable opponent for Oleksandr Usyk if the former heavyweight champion is selected for Usyk’s potential farewell fight.
Derevyanchenko acknowledged Wilder’s dangerous punching power but believes Usyk has too many advantages for the American.
“Wilder has a very powerful and dangerous punch. That is almost his only advantage,” Derevyanchenko said. “Usyk has a rich arsenal, and I don’t think the American will be able to land his signature punch.”
“For Usyk, he is easy prey,” he added, while stressing that Wilder remains dangerous enough to require serious preparation.
Derevyanchenko also backed Vasiliy Lomachenko against several major names if the former three-division champion returns to boxing. He mentioned Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia, Keyshawn Davis and a Devin Haney rematch as fights he would like to see.
“In my opinion, he can beat all of them,” Derevyanchenko said. “If he beats Gervonta or Haney in a rematch - the top fighters - then I don’t think he even needs a belt. He’ll just grind through them.”
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