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Breakdown: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Mairis Briedis fight preview and prediction

Welcome back WBSS! This Saturday, the World Boxing Super Series returns with their first semi-final fight, and it’s a big one. Ring Magazine’s #1 ranked Cruiserweight and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk (13-0; 11 KO) faces the #3 ranked WBC champion Mairis Briedis (23-0; 18 KO). Winner walks away with two major world titles, and moves on to the finals, where he will likely add a third. The fight takes place this Saturday, January 27 with a fight time of 3:30 p.m. ET and will air on ITV Box Office in the UK for those who can track it down.