Carl Froch criticizes Oleksandr Usyk's potential return to cruiserweight for Benavidez bout
Former world champion Carl Froch has questioned Oleksandr Usyk's intentions to drop back to cruiserweight for a potential clash with David Benavidez.
🥊Інші види спортуPhoto: Sport-Express
Key points
- Carl Froch criticizes potential Usyk vs Benavidez fight
- Briton views the American as an overly dangerous opponent
- Usyk last fought at cruiserweight in 2018
British boxing expert and former world champion Carl Froch has publicly questioned the wisdom of Oleksandr Usyk returning to the cruiserweight division. The criticism stems from rumors regarding a potential fight between the Ukrainian star and American boxer David Benavidez.
Froch emphasized the high level of danger associated with such a matchup, highlighting Benavidez's physical attributes. According to the Briton, the American possesses exceptional speed, punching power, and the ability to maintain a high pace throughout the fight. The expert believes the health risks to Usyk are not justified by potential financial gains.
«Usyk, you're crazy. Have you lost your mind to decide to fight Benavidez?», — stated Carl Froch.
It is worth noting that Oleksandr Usyk last competed in the cruiserweight division in 2018 before successfully moving up to heavyweight. The Ukrainian's most recent fight took place on May 23, 2026, where he secured a victory over Rico Verhoeven.
Source Sport-Express — sport-express.ua/box/50332-usik-ti-zbozhevoliv-kolishnii-chempion-svitu… ↗
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