Contemporary off his victory over Tyson Fury within the boxing ring, Oleksandr Usyk might be taking his abilities to the massive display screen.
‘The Cat’ is contemporary off his return to Saudi Arabia over the weekend. There, Oleksandr Usyk met Lineal and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The 2 boxers battled to crown the division’s first undisputed champion in twenty years, and it was a combat for the ages. After 12 rounds of motion, Usyk earned a split-decision victory.
Contemporary off that win on Saturday evening, Oleksandr Usyk is reportedly making large strikes. Earlier right this moment, Michael Benson of TalkSport reported that the boxing champion has reportedly been added to the solid of ‘The Smashing Machine’. The movie will observe the lifetime of former UFC star Mark Kerr, and have Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as the previous fighter.
The movie might be directed by Benny Safdie, of ‘Uncut Gems’ and ‘Good Time’ fame. For the unaware, the director has been identified to solid individuals who aren’t actors by commerce. For instance, former NBA champion Kevin Garnett portrayed himself within the aforementioned ‘Uncut Gems’ movie. Now, he’ll get to work with Oleksandr Usyk.
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Oleksandr Usyk is about to star alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in new movie The Smashing Machine following his win over Tyson Fury. The 2025 launch will inform the story of ex-UFC champion Mark Kerr. Usyk will play Ukrainian MMA legend Igor Vovchanchyn.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) Might 23, 2024
Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk added to The Rock’s movie about Mark Kerr
In keeping with the report, Oleksandr Usyk will painting Igor Vovchanchyn. ‘Ice Chilly’ was an amazing fighter in his prime, and handed Mark Kerr a unanimous determination loss in 2000. Now, followers will get to Usyk painting the Ukrainian fighter in his performing debut. For what it’s value, he’s removed from the one skilled fighter connected to the mission.
Earlier this month, Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader was added to the movie’s solid as properly. ‘Darth’ will reportedly play Mark Kerr’s longtime buddy, Mark Coleman. Bader was even seen in a current snippet of the movie launched earlier this week. Former PRIDE commentator Bas Rutten has additionally been added to the film’s solid as properly.
As of now, there are nonetheless loads that’s unknown about ‘The Smashing Machine’ starring The Rock. Nonetheless, the movie is anticipated to be launched sooner or later in 2025, and can doubtless be in theatres.
What do you make of this information involving the heavyweight boxing champion? Will you watch The Rock’s film about Mark Kerr when it releases?